Sometimes truth is the hardest thing to face, especially when you take a moment to examine YOUR truth. What you see or believe may be very different from what that means to another person, but that's the beauty of it all. Your truth makes you unique. It can give you strength or challenge you to face situations or beliefs which may be painful or filled with sorrow. It can bring great joy or supreme satisfaction.
Poetry Prompt
Take some time to think about your truth. Where do your thoughts lead? Are there particular images or memories this truth conjures? Was it something you felt the need to defend or was it that something that fortified you in times of need? Your truth is a part of your being. Introduce us to him/her.
Word Prompts
absolute bravado reckoning
freedom peace flexible
fortitude independent reason
Poetry Type
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Remember, our prompts are only suggestions, you can find your inspiration wherever your muse leads you. Please visit the other participants, share the hashtag, #OctPoWriMo on social media, and share your link in the comments below. Let us know how this journey into poetry is going for you and if this is your first year or if you have been with us from the beginning.
Michele Vecchitto is a writer and a former middle school teacher. Her poetry has been published in literary journals and anthologies as well as in four self-published volumes. Michele was invited to read her poems at the Austin International Poetry Festival and was honored to be included in When Time and Space Conspire. In addition, she published a young adult fantasy novel, Tales from Blarnach: The Chosen One. She continues to hone her craft simply to breathe life into the stories living in the corners of her mind. Please visit her blog, Reading, Writing, and Reflections to see more of her work.
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Happy Wednesday, Michele :)
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Day 14 -- "Earth Mother"
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https://rallentanda.blogspot.com/2020/10/octpowrimo-day-14.html
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A Villanelle for day 14:
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Today's truth!
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My first cascade!
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ReplyDeleteMine is about a villain, but it isn't a Villanelle. I combined two prompts, then deviated from both of them.
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Day 14 with a Cascade
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Day 14#OctPoWriMo2020
ReplyDelete“Truth “ to me is like that armour which protects me from vice. I remember my grandmother used to tell lots of stories and each had a morale in the end. She has inculcated such wonderful values in me .I rely on them strongly when I face difficult situations in life. I stand with Truth and Empathy . These embolden me and I am able to make myself heard and seen as an individual. Thank you my dear Grandma.
My poem today is about being lost and found again. Found with the values that make one unique and True.
https://amritapauls.blogspot.com/2020/10/the-scrapbook.html
https://familymatters389367221.wordpress.com/2020/10/14/the-natural-truth/
ReplyDeletePlease imagine breaks between the stanzas... I'm too busy reading and commenting to figure out that weird new WordPress editor. I thought I had posted mine, but since I don't see it I must be mistaken. Here it is: https://unassortedstories.wordpress.com/2020/10/14/the-truth-shall-be-a-prison/
ReplyDeleteI KNOW, right? Ugh! I'm fighting with it too!
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https://experiencewriting.com/2020/10/14/october-14-truth-octpowrimo-writober-and-nanoprep/
ReplyDeleteHere is my entry
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Blogspot has been weird for me all day. Has anyone else had any trouble? I couldn't commend, pages didn't load when I visited links, etc.
ReplyDeleteWell it was THE truth, but:
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https://spiralartist.wordpress.com/2020/10/14/filth-effigies-day-fourteen-the-truth/
My truth is pretty unpleasant most days, but today was a doozy. Apologies in advance, both for the sentiment and the poor skill. All's Not Fair After All
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Apparerntly I forgot to post my poem for Day 14 too. Totally off prompt I think.
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