Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 549
For today's prompt, write an ekphrastic poem. An ekphrastic poem is any poem that's written as a response to another piece of art. That art could be a painting, a photograph, a sculpture, mixed media, Lego art, etc. So pick a piece of art and poem away.
Tip: If you have no other idea what to do, type the phrase "famous art" (or a variation of this) into Google and then select the Images tab; it'll instantly produce several pieces to consider as your ekphrastic prompt.
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 an Ekphrastic Poem:
“W”
Who, what, where, when, or why
do you define yourself as a W?
Your first letter, the will to be
something better than just two
points at the bottom, three
at the top--an unlimited eye
for the potential in your heart;
that first letter just a better start.
Note: My poem is based on this drawing of a "W" by my 11-year-old Will, who grew tired of his boring W icon for his Zoom calls.
