The Thursday Think Tank - #38 Quotes & Quotations

"I quote others only in order the better to express myself."

~ Michel De Montaigne

People love quotes, especially writers. Some of us live by them, some of us laugh at them and some of us say the wise things that are worth repeating. Whatever the reason they are a very involved part of life. I have one I constantly use. “He who laughs, Lasts!” by Mary Pettibone Poole. I like to think that is how I live my life. Laughter and happiness; I don’t spend too much time on the bad or sad stuff.

We use quotes to express things we feel that we simply cannot say any better ourselves. We use them as inspiration. So what will you quote today? What will use as your inspiration?

Today write a poem using a quote. Let it be your title, your beginning, your middle, your end or just simply your inspiration for writing. Whatever you write make sure a quote is what inspires it. The quote doesn’t have to be famous or something everyone knows. It could be something your grandma or daughter said. You can even be so bold as to quote yourself. Please though after you write your poem let us know where the quote came from and maybe why you chose it.

If you don’t have a quote that you want or can use for inspiration that’s no problem below is a link to a random quote generator. Find one that inspires you to write for us today. We look forward to seeing what quotes we have or haven’t heard that prompt you to write wonderful poetry.

Random Quote Generator

(If you dont like the quote just hit refesh and you will get another one)

If you have a prompt idea (even a Music or Film inspired one) that you would like to suggest or share with us please send it to poetsunited@ymail.com . We keep a folder set aside with all your suggestions and just might use it one day.

There 3 simple rules:

1. Don’t link to more than 3 poems per week.

2. Please visit some of the other poems linked here when you link to yours.

3. Leave a comment after you have posted your link.