Verse First ~ Original Obsessions
Welcome to Verse First, where simple notions prompt amazing poems.
Today's notion?
OBSESSIONS
Here are today's simple instructions:
1. Set a timer for 15 minutes
2. Write a list of your personal obsessions. DO NOT edit yourself at this stage. Let it flow!
3. Select three obsessions from your list
4. Write a three-stanza poem, one stanza per obsession
5. Make sure the stanzas are strongly linked, logically connected.
6. Edit with a hypersensitive eye. It's not done until each word is right. Take your time.
7. Link only original, well-honed pieces.
7. Link only original, well-honed pieces.
Looking forward to some strong, tight writes.
~ Kim
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oh boy!! I haven't started yet but I just had to say oh boy! Kind of like a therapy session and poetry writing all in one. what if i don't have any obsessions? or is that an obsession?
ReplyDeleteHa, I know what you mean!!
DeleteI love this one! What a great idea
ReplyDeleteFantastic entry. Loved every word.
DeleteThanks, this was really a fun one.
DeleteAt first I had intended to make my stanzas longer, but I found that brevity was better in this instance. Too many words began to jumble the message, and the point was to stay on message and maintain a connection. I enjoyed this challenge as it brought me out of my comfort zone a little. Hope you all enjoy my entry.
ReplyDeleteI liked your short stanzas as it really added to the intensity of your piece. The meaning was really captured in not only the words but the flow.
DeleteI appreciate it, Sreejit. Thank you for taking the time to read it.
DeleteI knew this would challenge each of us. I am excited to see what wonders emerge.
ReplyDeleteWow! And then, revise and revise and revise. I eliminated an entire stanza! Thanks Kim. I'll be back to browse amid the wisdom and images.
ReplyDeleteI tried to remove my incorrect link, but ended up adding teh correct one. Sorry.
DeleteI'll take care of it, Susan!
DeleteMy current obsessions of many I just realized!
ReplyDeleteExcellent piece:) I enjoyed the captivating ending very much.
DeleteThanks JH!
DeleteI can tell this is a toughie!
ReplyDeleteIt was fairly tough, but once I got into the swing of it, it just began to flow. I enjoy these Wednesday prompts as I often write from current emotions or as a means to express myself and my current situations. It is good to step out of the box every now and again and challenge your mind.
DeleteThis is going to be interesting
ReplyDeleteSEEMS LITTLE DIFFICULT...TRIED MY BEST!
ReplyDeleteInteresting that we're asked for three to conform to my OCD. Yes, I've delved into uniform conformity... couldn't help it! Thanks for the kick start, Kim!
ReplyDeleteHappy to accommodate you JPW! :-)
DeleteI made a long long list, struggled to pick and chose but finally made it :)
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