Poetry Prompt Weekly: One of your Favorite Childhood Toys.
Given the response to the impromptu poetry prompt I posted this last week, I decided to start posting weekly prompts!
Hey everyone! Last Sunday I posted an impromptu poetry prompt, and the responses had me absolutely floored. So, it only felt right for me to try and make this a weekly thing.
Basically, this is just for fun, and you don’t have to participate if you don’t want to. But all you have to do is write a poem based on the prompt below. You can post it to your publication, notes, or here in the comments. Just make sure to tag me so I can read it!
Every week I plan on shouting out some of my favorite pieces from the previous prompt. But just know if I don’t shout out your piece in a post, it doesn’t mean your work is bad or poorly written. You’re all great writers, and I can only include so many of them in these posts, so please don’t feel bad if yours doesn’t get one this time.
There’s also a poll at the end of this post, so make sure you read all the way through.
Your Poetry Prompt: Write a poem about one of your favorite childhood toys.
And for an extra (optional) challenge, write your poem as a limerick. Following a rhyming structure of AABBA, where lines 1, 2, and 5 have 10 syllables, while lines 2 and 4 have 7 syllables.
Below is my poem for this prompt. You can also use it as an example or reference for writing a limerick.
Battle Hamsters
Angry hamsters, ready themselves to clash.
Their battle is with each other, tough and brash.
Armor on, their wheels turn–
Collision course, fight to burn,
And the loser's designation is trash.
Shout-outs for Last Week’s Prompt: Write a poem revolving around the Sun and Moon.
There were a ton of responses to this, which I’m really grateful for. It was fun to see how much energy everyone put towards it— because I wasn’t expecting it to be so popular. While unfortunately I can’t shout everyone’s work, there were a few pieces that I wanted to put here.
Every week I plan on putting about three or so shout-outs here, so don’t worry if yours doesn’t get picked. I’ll still make sure to like, comment on, and re-stack your piece.
Also, this isn’t like a top three thing, more like a few notable mentions.
1. Unseen by .
This is a short but concise and beautifully blended piece, incorporating moonlight and sunshine in ways that feel solemn and melancholy. It is also complemented by a graphic fitting of its topic matter. You can subscribe to them here for more of their work.
2. ’s Response to the Prompt.
Diana’s short but incredibly sweet love poem felt awe-spiring to read— giving off such a warm and cozy feeling. I always love seeing her work, and this piece was no different here. You can subscribe to her here for more of her work.
3. Oregon Coast, A Sonnet - By .
Now, I’ll preface this one by saying I’m unsure if this one was written for the prompt or not. But it fit incredibly, and as someone who lives in Oregon, I felt compelled to share it with you all as well. It’s beautiful, so you should go give it a read. Or subscribe to Alden’s Substack here for more.
Before you go, here’s your chance to decide next week’s extra challenge:
But choose carefully though, because your decision will shape the prompt I post. But with that out of the way, it’s time to bid you all farewell, and thank you for taking part in this week’s prompt challenge! See you next time.
Chalk
Endless creations on the bare concrete
My siblings and I playing near the street
Whose drawings would be better?
Another bubble letter
A sun, some flowers, and hearts on repeat
I gotta get in on this! So many good toys to choose from since I was a 90s kid. 🤓