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June Poetry Prompts

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The beginning of winter can be a great time for celebrating FOOD and contemplating KINGS! There are actually special dates for Meat Pies, Cheese, Pineapple, Donuts and even National Vegemite Day on the 16th of June!! King Charles III’s birthday is commemorated on Monday 8th June in most States and Territories (except QLD and WA). What will you celebrate in a poem this month?

Send your poetic inspirations to Linda Davidson:

ozchildrenspoetry@gmail.com

Date prompts include:

  • World Environment Day (5th June) – our picture may inspire you?
  • World Oceans Day (8th June)
  • Winter Solstice (21st June)

Picture Prompt:

Artwork: GRATITUDE KOALA by Melissa Varoy

Mid-Month Poetry Prompt

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HAIKU
A true Haiku is written in Japanese.
In English, it is created as a three-line poem. The first line has 5 syllables; second 7 syllables and third line has 5 syllables. No need for rhyme. A Haiku ideally captures a moment or essence of something in nature and indicates when that moment occurred (such as a season or time of day).

Your Haiku could be on any topic: a few words delivered thoughtfully.

May Poetry Prompts

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May is the end of the cyclone season and last month of Autumn. Let’s make it a time to celebrate Culture, Travel and a love of Storytelling. I wonder what your story will be.

Send your poetic inspirations to Linda Davidson:
ozchildrenspoetry@gmail.com

Date prompts include:

  • World Laughter Day (3rd May)
  • Mother’s Day (10th May)
  • National Sorry Day (26th May)

Picture Prompt:

Artwork: Thongs, Crocs and Flip Flops by Ella Rousseau

Mid-Month Poetry Prompt

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Counting the syllables in each line of a poem is a great exercise for finding and feeling its rhythm and pattern. Remember, rhyming is only one of many ways that can make writing poetic.

This MID-MONTH PROMPT calls for a NONET on any topic of your choosing. This nine-line poem begins with 9 syllables in the first line, finishing with 1 on the last line … or it could be the other way round, starting with 1 syllable and ending with 9.

We’d love to receive your examples!

February Prompts

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It’s back-to-school time! We hope you connect with some fabulous friends in FEEL-GOOD FEBRUARY.

Send your poetic inspirations to Linda Davidson at:

ozchildrenspoetry@gmail.com

Date prompts include:

  • Library Lovers Day (14th Feb)
  • Random Acts of Kindness Day (17th Feb)

Picture Prompt:

Artwork: YOU ARE HERE by Hayley Gillespie