Thursday, February 3, 2011

The Thursday Think Tank - #34 I Do Bequeath...


"I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I love
If you want me again look for me under your boot-soles.
You will hardly know who I am or what I mean
But I shall be good health to you nonetheless
And filter and fibre your blood."
~ Walt Whitman

Today we challenge you to write a poem as if it were you last will and testament. Please know this does not need to be a morose or sad poem. Have fun with it! Leave someone all the meat in your freezer, your pocket lint, your miss matched socks or better yet leave them all your unpaid credit card bills. This poem can be fun or you can make it as serious as you want. Leave a legacy or some of your wisdom. Leave something to your dog that would make people gasp. Whatever you do don’t leave a blank page.

“Let parents bequeath to their children not riches, but the spirit of reverence.”
~ Plato

We look forward to what unique writings we hope this inspires. There is no doubt we will be seeing some doozies this week!

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.


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18 comments:

  1. Francis MorilaoFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    i don't think it sounds like last will but… i linked it :) thanks a lot for your comments

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  2. Uma AnandaneFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I have done a clerihew

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  3. Sherry IrvineFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Thank you for the prompt...it's my silliest one yet I think :-)

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  4. Sherry Blue SkyFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Cool prompt! And just what I was thinking about today:)

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  5. Brother OllieFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Thought about what Basho's will would be.

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  6. RJ ClarkenFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Grandfather's garage - and what was left behind.

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  7. flaubertFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    What is the most important thing we can leave behind? Our values of course.
    I liked this prompt.

    Pamela

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  8. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Funny, Sherry, I had actually pondered this a bit this morning, too.

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  9. Paul Andrew RussellFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Mine is tasteless but I hope, funny. :-)

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  10. ElizabethFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    More wishful than real and combined with another prompt.

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  11. Eileen T O'Neill .....February 3, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Poets United,
    I found this a rather emotional prompt.
    I hope it works!

    Eileen

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  12. markFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    An unusual and interesting prompt. It brought some interesting thoughts to mind. Still a draft poem at present.

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  13. FireblossomFebruary 4, 2011 at 8:38 AM

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  14. Philip ThriftFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    my "Testament"

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  15. EllaFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I took a sentimental journey;interesting prompt~

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  16. JinksyFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Oh, dear! What did you expect from Jinksy?! LOL

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  17. madhumakhiFebruary 6, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Excellent prompt. It really tickled my creativity.

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  18. Judy RoneyFebruary 11, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I didn't think I had anything to say until my hands hit the keyboard. Funny how that happens.:)

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