2026 April PAD Challenge: Day 26
Write a poem a day with poets from around the world for the 2026 April PAD Challenge. For today’s prompt, write an “Last (blank)” poem.
For those wondering, I am very near to announcing the winner of the November PAD Chapbook Challenge. I'm down to the last round of judging.
For today's prompt, take the phrase "Last (blank)," replace the blank with a new word or phrase, make the new phrase the title of your poem, and then, write your poem. Possible titles might include: "Last Rites," "Last as Long as You're Able," "Last Place," and/or "Last Piece of Pie." Don't worry; this is not the last prompt of the month.
Remember: These prompts are springboards to creativity. Use them to expand your possibilities, not limit them.
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Here’s my attempt at a Last Blank Poem:
“Last Poem About the Moon,” by Robert Lee Brewer
we carried it as far as we could
carried it through the forest
placed it beside a quiet pond
the frogs cried out in the night
the crickets played their dirge
we held back tears and mourned
and waited for the furious sun
to shine its light on us all
