A little backstory on this poetry prompt series: Laura Purdie Salas once hosted a weekly poetry prompt on her blog called “15 Words or Less.” She decided to pay more attention to her many writing projects, and the world of KidLit has been blessed by a number of new books from her, but I missed waking up on Thursday mornings to a quick photo poetry prompt. With Laura’s blessing, I started this weekly post.
Following Laura on Instagram, I borrowed this photo from her. In an email, she explained that it’s grass in a park across the street from her house. I love how the simplest things that often go unnoticed can be captured in a photo. This photo can become a poem. Laura’s mantra is “Look closer…”
Photo by Laura Purdie Salas
A park bench open waiting a resting place for adventurers you and me.
Margaret Simon, draft
Look closer and write a small poem in the comments. Write encouraging comments to others.
At Sharing Our Stories, Ruth invites us to write inspired by a photograph. Her suggestion is to look at the background. Notice something new. Welcome writers from SOS today.
Months and months virus spreading mouth to mouth. We wear our love on a mask. Ads on Facebook led me to a Vera Bradley style, flowers of peach on a teal green background. Flowers light up my face like rouge on my cheeks or lipstick on my lips.
I smile beneath this garden. Can you see it in my eyes? My love My faith My hope
My flowers are a bouquet for you on a Hallmark greeting card. I breathe in their sweet perfume.
Let’s take a walk outside and smile with our eyes.
Margaret Simon lives on the Bayou Teche in New Iberia, Louisiana. She teaches gifted elementary students, writes poetry and children's books. Welcome to a space of peace, poetry, and personal reflection. Walk in kindness.
Reflections on the Teche 