Charles Wright has such beautiful descriptions of nature and a depth, again that layering I so admire. Here is a lovely poem I hope you will like too.
For the first prompt, write about seasonal transitions from winter to spring, the occasional back step and false spring, or from spring to fall. Let the description convey the mood and deeper rumination.
The second prompt is to write a poem that moves from long descriptions of nature or the surroundings to personification of nature or humanity, using short, cutting phrases for impact.
The third prompt is to use the line “There is no end to the other world“ as your title or as your first line, remembering to attribute Wright for the line, and describe this other world.
The next prompt is to use “As our fathers were bold to tell us,” as a ghostline, remembering to erase the line after the poem is written and to credit Wright for the inspiration.
The last prompt is to write a poem using the following list of words: “blood,” “redbud,” “crosses,” “bowing,” “fey,” “bones,”“rosettes,” “bib,” “cutlery” and “slice.”
As always, you can use these prompts for essays or fiction; I am simply focusing on poetry for this month.
Bonus prompt: write about how beautiful lilies are and how pure and pristine their symbolism in contrast to their toxicity. Or write whatever this photo inspires.
Happy Easter if you celebrate the holiday. Good luck writing!