World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21 March, and was declared by UNESCO in 1999, “with the aim of supporting linguistic diversity through poetic expression and increasing the opportunity for endangered languages to be heard”. (Wikipedia) Share an endangered language poem (yes you can make it up, it’s ds106!).
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#tdc4440 #ds106 Notice A Small Moment
In The Book Of Delights by Ross Gay and The Year I Stopped To Notice by Miranda Keeling, the authors pay close attention to the small moments of their world. The results are beautiful little snapshots of events, told with beautiful descriptive language. For today’s prompt, take a quiet moment to notice something that might… Read more »
#tdc4297 #ds106 #WriteOut Tree poetry
Some trees are landmarks, and feeling runs high when they are cut down. But a tree doesn’t need to be so well known in order to inspire art. What trees are there in your neighbourhood? Write a poem about your local, or favourite, tree. “Antler tree” flickr photo by NomadWarMachine shared under a Creative Commons… Read more »
#tdc4294 #ds106 #WriteOut Such Joy!
Starlight by Andrew DeVries flickr photo by Dogtrax shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA) license This bronze statue — entitled “Starlight” by Andrew DeVries — is situated along the DeVries Scupture Trail in Western Massachusetts. She’s caught in dance and joy under trees, near a river. For today’s prompt, write a poem or piece of… Read more »
#tdc4293 #ds106 #WriteOut Woman, In Thought
Silent Sunday flickr photo by Dogtrax shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA) license This statue — entitled “For Betsy” by Carolyn Wirth — is part of the DeVries Sculpture Trail in Western Massachusetts, USA, and is located, along with a selection of others, in a wooded area, next to a river. For today’s prompt, imagine… Read more »
#tdc4291 #ds106 #WriteOut Ode To The Sun
October sun flickr photo by Graham Ó Síodhacháin shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA) license An ode is a formal-sounding poem that indicates respect or love for something. Write a short ode to the Sun. This October (8-22), join the National Writing Project and the National Park Service for Write Out 2023. Organized as… Read more »
#tdc4290 #ds106 #WriteOut Buggin’ Out
Gold filtered bug flickr photo by Dogtrax shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA) license Take a moment to notice the smaller living things around you. Like, bugs. Then write a poem or prose piece about a bug. This October (8-22), join the National Writing Project and the National Park Service for Write Out 2023…. Read more »
#tdc4289 #ds106 #WriteOut It Sounds Like …
Listen flickr photo by runran shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA) license Choose a spot in your house or outside. Close your eyes and listen for few minutes. Write a small prose piece or a poem about the sounds you hear. And remember, even silence has a sound! This October (8-22), join the National… Read more »
#tdc4288 #ds106 #WriteOut Flower Power
flowers flickr photo by Dogtrax shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA) license You may be noticing the change of the season. Perhaps flowers are blooming where you are. Write a small poem or prose about a flower. This October (8-22), join the National Writing Project and the National Park Service for Write Out 2023…. Read more »
#tdc4287 #ds106 #WriteOut Sidewalk Talk
downtown-calgary-long-exposure-transit flickr photo by @CarShowShooter shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-SA) license Imagine your sidewalk could talk — what would it say, in the form of a small poem or prose? This October (8-22), join the National Writing Project and the National Park Service for Write Out 2023. Organized as a public invitation to get… Read more »
#tdc4286 #ds106 #WriteOut Window Poem
Janela da minha rua… flickr photo by de Paula FJ shared under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-SA) license Spend a few minutes looking out one of your windows — write a small poem or prose in any format about what you notice. This October (8-22), join the National Writing Project and the National Park Service… Read more »
What will you grow in the garden of your mind?
What will you grow in the garden of your mind?