Everything needs a little room to breathe. Join us as we explore air, breath, wind. It’s time for Photo Play!
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Air, Breath, Wind Playlist & Prompt
From In the Air Tonight to Just Breathe, this month’s playlist is a whirlwind assortment of classic songs and new-found favorites. Join us!
Poetry Prompt: Imaginary & Fantastical Creatures
Our poetry prompt invites you to design an extraordinary beast of your own imagination. “O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!” Explore nonsense poetry with us.
Photo Play 2: Fairy Tale and Fantasy
Explore the Photo Play contributions from our community. Jump into our fairy tale storybook and share your poetry magic with us!
Photo Play & Prompt: Fairy Tale and Fantasy
If we look closely, fairy tale images can be found all around us. So snap an enchanting photograph or write a poem & join us for a little Photo Play magic!
Fairy Tale & Fantasy Playlist and Prompt
Our new Fairy Tale & Fantasy Playlist and Prompt is a fantastical journey to the kingdom of make-believe. Listen along and write a storybook poem with us.
Poetry Prompt: Cookie of Good Fortune
We think every cookie is full of good luck. Especially when they’re chocolate chip! Join our poetry prompt & bake up your own cookie of good fortune.
Bread, Pastries, & Pies: Photo Play 2
Explore the Photo Play 2 contributions from our community. Share your made-from-scratch poem inspired by all the different Bread, Pastries, & Pies you see.
Photo Play: Bread, Pastries, and Pies
Food photography can be poetry for the eyes, especially when its Bread, Pastries, & Pies. Join us as we pass around the baked goods. It’s Photo Play time!
Bread, Pastries, Pies Playlist & Prompt
This month’s playlist is a mouth-watering buffet of sweet musical delights. Listen along, share a pastry poem, and think about your New Year’s diet later.
Make Me Laugh Poetry Prompt: Funny Haiku
The simple structure of haiku lends itself to a lot of witty potential. Join us for our Hilarious Haiku poetry prompt, write a funny haiku and share it!
Winter’s Stars: Poetry Prompt
The seasons, if you live in a region where they really assert themselves, each give us a different experience of the world. Share your favorite Winter poem in the comment box.
The Gift of a Day: Poetry Prompt
On a day like Christmas, gifts are the center, and ultimately can act as symbols of the deeper gift of sacred space and sharing.
The Night Before Christmas: A Poetry Prompt
The images of Christmas: Snow, gingerbread, candy canes, ribbons, evergreens, cranberries, candles. Join us for a “Night Before Christmas” poetry prompt.
Poetry Prompt: Funniest Family Gatherings
Celebrate those unforgettable occasions with all the characters that make up a family. Join us for Funniest Family Gatherings. Share a poem & a few laughs.
Make Me Laugh: Photo Play 2
Join us for a few giggles and smiles while you explore the Photo Play contributions from our community. Be inspired and share your poetry with us.
Funniest Songs Ever: Make Me Laugh Playlist & Prompt!
We’ve rounded up the funniest songs ever, to keep your holidays light (even hilarious). From rock to pop, opera to country, we’ve got the best funny songs!
Whittles and Wood Poetry Prompt: Growth Rings
Growth rings are the well-kept journal in the life of a tree. Join us for our Whittles and Wood poetry prompt and write a poem — the glimpse of a year.
Whittles and Wood Prompt: Photo Play 2
Join us for a walk in the woods and a little leaf-peeping. Explore the Photo Play contributions from our community & share your poetry with us.
Whittles and Wood: Photo Play and Prompt
The grand flourish of Autumn trees signal the final act before winter’s arrival. Join us for Photo Play as we capture the dramatic stagecraft of nature.