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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alrighty then I’m up with the poetry prompt. Tried a different approach with a poetic structure.
Missy
Mine’s up. Thanks for another fab prompt, Edward.
Mine is dedicated to India and her recent internal struggle with terrorist bombings. I find war on unexpected civilian battlegrounds particularly horrific.
It just happened to be what I was reading this week…
oh yes, it’s the one entitled, “Headlines”
I wrote my first ever tanka in response to this prompt. I hope it ‘works’
my attempt was not much as poetry more just words of a thought, not quite sure it’s finish
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
uuuh, sorry about the double comment, I got an error and had to re-comment but somehow it shows up, go figure
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.
trying another fib…
jorc
empty garden
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