Celebrate World Poetry Day by reading poets from around the world. It’s important to support your local poetry community and learn from its members, but don’t forget to explore new perspectives and new techniques.

For your prompt, read the selection of poems at the Academy of American Poets site and write a response to one of the poems. Be sure to credit the original poem that inspired you, especially if you use a line from it as a ghostline.

Bonus prompt: discover new poets and analyze their techniques. Try one of their forms they’ve perfected or particular style.

Happy reading and writing!