Good day, poetry people! Here is what I was listening to while writing today's poem, Laughter at a Funeral.
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Here's what I'm listening to while creating this post:
A sweet suite of overtures!
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"So, which prompts did you use today, Ornery?"
I'm glad you asked! That's what you're here for, after all!
The title and part of the idea for the poem came from the April PAD Challenge prompt for today.
For today's prompt, take the phrase "(noun) in (location)," replace the (noun) with a noun, replace the (location) with a location, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write your poem.
A great portion of the inspiration came from today's NaPoWriMo prompt
which asks participants to read Charles Simic’s poem “The Melon.”
I love the rhythm and flow of this poem, and I love the way the subject matter reflects the interconnectedness of joy and sorrow, sometimes occurring at the same time.
You can use the picture, the music, the prompts provided, or all of the above to inspire your own work.
Some people have disdain for the idea of using prompts. I find they help me hone in on a subject. Otherwise, I have too many thoughts to choose from, and indecisiveness overwhelms me.
I don't believe it's helpful to have disdain for another person's process. We aren't carbon copy androids. Everyone works differently.
~Ornery Owl Has Spoken~
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