When she was born, according to the late American actress Gracie Allen, she was so surprised she didn’t talk for another year and a half. Thankfully the birth of life, new adventures or friendships don’t render participants speechless in such a fashion. This week’s Poetry Prompt subject is “Birth”.
Write a poem related to this word which could, for example, include the birth of a child, the budding of a new career opportunity, a religious epiphany or the beginnings of a loving relationship or marriage. The possibilities are endless. If you have written a poem before with particular pertinence to this subject and it is online somewhere, then you may include that.
When you have completed the poem, post the direct link in the ‘auto-links’ box below and also make a comment in the comment’s section. Before or following this, take time over the coming week to visit other entries from fellow poets and add a friendly comment or two regarding what you felt about their poem. Remember, this prompt can only work and flourish if we create a dynamic community or writers and readers alike willing to make visits to other websites and blogs.
I will create a round-up of my personal favourite pieces next Thursday evening but remember, this is not a competition. If you need any help or advice, then either contact me or pose a question in the comments section and I’m sure someone will be available to give you a hand. Enjoy!
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I just wanted to say how excited I am my friend Keith pointed me this way.
Best Regards
Missy
Welcome Melissa. Thank you for being the first participant.
Oh I have made an error in the linky thing, can you delete it and I will come back and post in correct link? Thank you.
Apologies for the error, here is my short writing, for me , it’s about the birth of the new day and what it may bring.
http://nunyaax.blogspot.com/2008/04/live-in-dream.html
Nunyaa, that’s no problem at all. I deleted the name from the link box. Place it back in there and it should show up.
I love the idea of writing new poetry this way – it really gets you thinking. Thanks Edward for friending me on Facebook and pointing me towards your site – it’s fantastic!
My poem is a different sort of birth – a new place and the snags that can occur. Especially if you’re in a new building!!! It’s a comedy one, so enjoy!
Love Sascha xxx
Welcome Sascha, it was my pleasure.
Thanks for your kind words and thank you too for entering in a piece. I’ll come round to have a look later.
I hope you enjoy this place.
Hello. I have added a poem…It was written after a conversation with a good friend last night. Thanks for the prompt! cheers!
Welcome Holly. Glad to see you here and thank you.
Thanks for visiting my blog and thanks for inviting me. I’m already thinking of a poem for this week’s prompt!
Thanks Edward! This was a great idea as a source of inspiration. See you next week!
Welcome Jilly and Rio. I am so very glad you stopped by and I look forward to reading your work and seeing you more often.
Thank you for this weeks prompt. It rattled around for a bit, but it finally spoke.
empty garden
Short and a little sad – the poem that is! I’m fat and happy!
Welcome Jorc and Keith. Thanks for participating in this week’s prompt. I’ll be round to read soon.
Thanks for stopping by and for the invitation. I am looking forward to visiting often. Cheers.
Welcome Brad. Very nice to see you here!
Just came across this at Brad’s site Maekitso’s cafe – always good to find another poetry prompt!
gentle seam parts shell
tentative tendril springs forth
an oak begins life
funny what one little word can make you write, I did read the post and instructions but didn’t want to go to the obvious route, I do wonder if people actually remembers their own birth
anyway, I wrote my poem though I can’t say it’s actually poetry,
off to read others poem