The Weekly Poetry Challenge
By mcwhittemore
Each week HPP will be hosting a poetry challenge open to everyone. The rules are that you write a poem based on the prompt for that week. The prompts will be posted a month before the due date for submission.
To submit simply email your poem by the date listed beside the prompt to halfpoundpoetry@gmail.com. Include your name and the prompt you are responding too.
Prompts (will have own page at next site update)
Old Lady with Flowers: 5/16
Write a poem from the perspective of a lady who is older than 60 as she looks at her flowers.
Man Walking at Night: 5/23
Write a poem from the perspective of a man (about 23) who has recently secured a good job. He is walking around his home town late at night.
The Coach: 5/30
Write a poem from the perspective of a high school couch watching one of his old players play professionally.
Travel: 6/06
Write a poem about a group of friends taking a trip.
