Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 702
For this week’s prompt, write an influence poem. My first thought is how all creative people have influences, whether it’s people working in the same medium, other mediums, or life events. So there’s that kind of influence, but people also try to influence others and can be influenced by people, events, and substances. Hopefully this prompt can influence you to write a new poem.
Remember: These prompts are springboards to creativity. Use them to expand your possibilities, not limit them.
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Here’s my attempt at an Influence Poem:
“My Morning Glories,” by Robert Lee Brewer
You shine for the sun
but shun all at night
with nowhere to run
and blossoms so bright.