Thursday, July 29, 2010

The Thursday Think Tank - #8 Sultry


Sultry - hot and humid; very hot and dry; torrid; sexually enthralling; sensual excesses


What danger lurks beneath this prompt? Write something sultry. Tip toe the line of romance and lust. We are not asking you to go X-rated (please don't), but see if with a few simple words you can’t invoke a sense of desire or passion in your readers. A simple stare from a stranger can be sultry or the way sweat or rain runs down one's skin.  Sultriness can be found anywhere.  This prompt may be the most difficult yet for some and for others we may get a 1000 words in the next 2 minutes.  Embrace your inner romantic or stalker and show us some enticing writing.


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  1. DasuntouchaJuly 29, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Ooooo...I like this prompt...and this blog. (^_^)

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  2. A. RobinJuly 29, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    I swear, you read my mind. This is exactly what I happen to write this morning as my mind was wondering off during my Lit class.

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  3. flaubertJuly 29, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    This is a poem I wrote back in April for napowrimo
    and it fits this prompt!

    http://flaubert-poetrywithme.blogspot.com/2010/04/lovers.html

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  4. Robert LloydJuly 29, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    I must admit this is a tantalizing and dangerous topic. Maybe that’s why the responses are so slow today…too risky or risqué?
    I look forward to reading the other ones shared here today.

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  5. MaryJuly 29, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    OK, I posted mine; and I will be visiting the blogs of others who post. My poem is "Untitled." I just couldn't think of a title. If anyone thinks of one, feel free to suggest it if you visit / comment on my poem!

    Robert, I agree it is kind of a difficult topic. But...why not!

    http://inthecornerofmyeye.blogspot.com/2010/07/untitled.html

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  6. signed...bkmJuly 29, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    Mine is it....nice prompt

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  7. Diane TJuly 29, 2010 at 9:05 PM

    My 'sultry' poem!

    http://troublebeingstrong.blogspot.com/2010/07/wanton-woman.html

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  8. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJuly 29, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    I have a red poem, which may fit this well.
    it could be tricky...
    many thanks for reading!

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  9. Carrie Van HornJuly 29, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Like Flaubert I wrote this poem previously, but felt it fit the prompt well. Look forward to reading everyones take on the prompt!
    :-)

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  10. AnonymousJuly 30, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    I've linked to a poem called The Temptress, hope it fits the bill.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 30, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Literally (ha), a few simple words

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  12. AnonymousJuly 30, 2010 at 12:12 PM

    Hope the lady in red will bring you pleasure and delights (Sounds kinda of wrong...but well XD~hope this fit somehow :3)

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  13. WeaselJuly 30, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    I've got one that fits the prompt I believe. It's called Freedom Outside A Reserved Society.

    -Weasel

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  14. brenda wJuly 30, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    I had a hard time with this one. Blocked up a bit this week. I'm reading books to get me going again!

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  15. Philip ThriftJuly 31, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    #16 is a poem ("Driving My Audie") I wrote a couple of years ago, but never linked to from another blog before.

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  16. Sherry Blue SkyJuly 31, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Sorry, I couldnt do it straight, after reading Mother Teresa in New York I had to go with a farcical piece........'twas fun!

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  17. Serving Hugs on a Platter and Tears in a TeacupJuly 31, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    Posted "Food-play" at my blog! Thanks so much for all you do Robert! You inspire us! :)

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  18. Eileen T O'Neill .....August 1, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    I have just about made it in time this week!!
    My excuse, French visitors!

    I really enjoyed composing this poem, as I love Paris!
    Enjoying these poetry prompts.

    Eileen

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  19. Templeton's furyAugust 3, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    Love everyone's work. i'm so excited to be in this community~

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  20. Sharp NoirAugust 4, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    I have written about the lustful interplay between a musician and his singer. The idea of posting prompts is an interesting one; thank you.

    Speak Easy.

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  21. KeyaraAugust 8, 2010 at 2:12 AM

    This prompt was very fun!! I love stepping out of my comfort zone.

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