Let’s start this April short and brutal. Thank you, Suzanne Richardson, for posting this poem! So much said in so few words.

For the first prompt, write a poem that is limited to just nine words or that is consists of variations of the same line. For poems this short, you will likely need the title to provide the context.

For the next prompt, use the first line “they want it to be true” as a ghostline. Remember to erase the line. Or use the line as your title, and go from there. Either way, give credit to the poet.