I am still a little stuck for a poem, and Magic 8 Ball is saying, “Reply hazy, try again.” So let’s resort to silliness and see if that sparks something.

For the first prompt, write a list poem of ridiculous, or annoying, curses. One of the best ones I’ve seen is “May all of your shoes be stolen and your house filled with Legos.” Ban someone from the rapture of cheese, the glory of dry socks, the ecstasy of the first sip of coffee in the morning.

The second prompt is to create a blessing that is the equivalent of “May you live in interesting times.” Write a monkey-paw-curling poem or story. Enjoy!

Good luck writing (and please wish the same for me)! Have fun!