National Poetry Month Writing Challenge: Week 3

I couldn’t agree more with C. Joybell’s quote, “I have realized; it is during the times I am far outside my element that I experience myself the most.” It’s been another week of the poetry challenge and it’s only getting better. This week was tough, like the previous week, but so much more whole. It forced me to explore poetry in forms and rhythms that I would not have attempted before.

As we draw closer to the end of the month, I am more excited to finish this challenge with 30 new poems. Feel free to write poetry on any of the topics from the prompts, and let me know how the challenge has helped you. You can get my 30 day prompts from my post here.

If you haven’t had the time to follow the challenge, just pick out the prompts that suit you and get going for this very last week.

Meanwhile, here is my poetry from week 3. Take your time to read it and tell me which one is your favourite. Even rank them if you will. I would love to hear from all of you.

Day 15: The poem that I would never write.
Day 16: Writing a poem inspired by the color Red.
Day 17: Writing a poem inspired by artwork. As can be seen, I was inspired by ‘Girl With A Pearl Earring’ by Johannes Vermeer.
Day 18: Lighter Shade of Red. It was an attempt at deceitful poetry that by the looks and start should feel completely different to what it actually wants to say.
Day 19: Writing a poem about a tree as a metaphor for life.
Day 20: Meaning of Summer.
Day 21: Writing a poem that includes your FB/Instagram/WhatsApp about.

P.S. A very happy world creativity and innovation day to all of you wonderful poets out there.

23 Comments Add yours

  1. Woody says:

    How can I choose a favourite? Maybe ‘tasting red’ or maybe all of them!

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    1. Shanyu says:

      Wow. Thanks so much mate. It means so much to me. Your words mean a lot to me. Have a fantastic day.

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  2. Gorgeous. All of them are gorgeous.

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    1. Shanyu says:

      Thank you. Thank you so much dearest poetess. It means so much. You really brighten my day. Thank you so much.

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      1. My pleasure. Take good care of you and enjoy your weekend.

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  3. Truly, I love all of them too.Maybe one of my favorites is about the “entire void” Every time I look up, I have these thoughts that you expressed so well.. Congratulations on meeting this challenge so beautifully!

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    1. Shanyu says:

      Wow. Thank you so much dearest friend. It means so much to have you here and leave such an honest reply. I am so thankful for these wonderful wonderful words. You have truly made my day. I am so glad you appreciate the effort so far, cannot wait to meet the end successfully. Thank you so much.

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  4. Shanu, I couldn’t pick a favorite, but I liked that several were about my favorite color…red! All the poems are excellent! ❤ Stay safe and be happy!

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    1. Shanyu says:

      Hi. Thank you so much Cheryl. Your words are so touching. Thank you so very much. I am so glad you liked the red, it was indeed close to my heart. Thannks once again. Wish you a wonderful day.

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  5. Bravo! Lots to love. So many great lines. Way to go! And awesome quote at the beginning.

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    1. Shanyu says:

      Oh thank you so much mate. I am so glad to have you here. Many thanks. Have a wonderful day.

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      1. Welcome. You have a wonderful rest of your day as well!

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  6. telugubloggersreenadh says:

    Lovely words.

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    1. Shanyu says:

      Wow. Thank you so very much mate. I am so glad you like the poetry

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  7. These are amazing! The poems for Day 16 and Day 19 woke especially vivid images in my mind, and I love the way you handled the poem you would never write.

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    1. Shanyu says:

      Thank you so very much Ceridwen. This means so very much. I am so so grateful. Thank you so much for everything. You have been very kind.

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    1. Shanyu says:

      Thank you so much mate. So glad

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  8. Omatra7 says:

    You are really good 🙌❤️

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    1. Shanyu says:

      Thank you so very much friend. You bring me joy

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  9. Great post ,shanty for following me.Have a nice day.💐💐💐💐🙏

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    1. Shanyu says:

      Thank you so much friend. It means so much. Have a fantastic day.

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