Poetry Prompt 3 - ‘War’

July 25, 2008

On the 21st of July, former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic was arrested in Belgrade on charges of war crimes and genocide. He is set to stand trial at The Hague. I’ve been following this story closely over the last week and as a result it occurred to me that the 3rd Poetry Prompt could be themed on the rather unpalatable subject of ‘War’.

You can take the word in anyway you wish, be it the warfare seen on the world’s battlefields today; the conflicts faced yesteryear, whether Vietnam or the Battle of Hastings; or alternatively it can be based on the daily struggles you face with someone obnoxious at work or with a chronic illness. Whatever route you take, be creative with the words you use and perhaps think of the structure of your poem and how it relates to the imagery of what you describe.

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. This last part is vital if we are all to gain value from this exercise.

Next Thursday evening I will create a round-up of my personal favourite pieces 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.
Have Fun!

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Posted by Edward | Filed Under Weekly Poetry Prompt

Comments

15 Responses to “Poetry Prompt 3 - ‘War’”

Melissa on July 26th, 2008 6:40 pm

alrighty then I’m up with the poetry prompt. Tried a different approach with a poetic structure.

Missy
Brad Frederiksen on July 27th, 2008 3:19 pm

Mine’s up. Thanks for another fab prompt, Edward.
Rio on July 28th, 2008 12:54 am

Mine is dedicated to India and her recent internal struggle with terrorist bombings. I find war on unexpected civilian battlegrounds particularly horrific.
Holly D on July 29th, 2008 3:16 am

It just happened to be what I was reading this week…
Holly D on July 29th, 2008 4:37 am

oh yes, it’s the one entitled, “Headlines”
Bev on July 29th, 2008 11:43 am

I wrote my first ever tanka in response to this prompt. I hope it ‘works’
lissa on July 30th, 2008 2:25 pm

my attempt was not much as poetry more just words of a thought, not quite sure it’s finish
lissa on July 30th, 2008 2:29 pm

mine’s not so much as an attempt at poetry but more of just words that supposely form a thought of some sort, I hope
lissa on July 30th, 2008 2:30 pm

uuuh, sorry about the double comment, I got an error and had to re-comment but somehow it shows up, go figure
Edward on July 30th, 2008 3:52 pm

Hello Lissa. Don’t worry about whether it is completely finished. It’s the ideas you have and your attempt which is the most important thing.

Comment section dynamics can be rather temperamental at times. Thank you for participating in this week’s prompt. I will come and visit in the next few hours.
jorc on July 30th, 2008 10:53 pm

trying another fib…

jorc
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Preston Valdez on November 13th, 2008 3:39 am

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