All my writing projects have come to a bit of a halt recently (there’s been too much else going on and I’ve been struggling to focus) but I’ve been keeping my finger in the creative pie by trying a few writing challenges.
I’ve already done a ‘ten to one‘ micro fiction and and A to Z story and my latest burst of creativity is an attempt at a 7x7x7x7 poem. The idea with this is to go to a book shelf, take the seventh book, turn to page seven and find the seventh sentence – this then becomes the first line of a seven line poem. Here’s mine:
Small neat ears and thick silky hair.
Huge limpid eyes that enrapture and stare.
My profile is noble; a cause of delight.
My cheeks are… all furry?! That doesn’t seem right!
And whiskers? And claws? What on earth can this mean?
Argh, No! A long tail! I think I might scream!
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Oh thank f**k – it was only a dream.
The book was The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. As you might guess, that first line is a description of Rat. I ended up using that fact as inspiration for the whole poem (it could have gone anywhere really as it was a usefully vague description). I also managed to fit the poem in with this week’s prompt which was ‘Dream’ – thanks for the extra inspiration Sara!
That’s a good one. These are fun aren’t they? I thought I would find it difficult because I don’t often write poems. I like how you have used the dream prompt. It works really well with. The sentence you started with.
Thanks Nikki – yes I thought it was really fun – thanks for the inspiration (again!) xx
I love this Maddy! What a fun exercise to do, so great to keep the brain going during stressful times, and I just adore your sense of humor.
Thanks Dana – I really appreciate it! xx
Brilliant Maddy, absolutely loving these exercises. They’re a real creative boost aren’t they xx
Yes they’re definitely a boost – thanks Reneé. xx
This really made me smile, especially when I got to the last line. Such a fun poem, fabulous! I’m going to have to try this one too, I really enjoyed the 10-1 and I’ve been playing with the A-Z… Thank you so much for sharing with #ThePrompt x
Glad it made you smile Sara. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with! xx
lol I loved your poem it made me laugh! I never attempted a poem as an adult only little wee ones at school. Maybe I should try again !
Thanks! Yes – give it a try!
This looks like fun! Love it!
#theprompt X
It was really fun! Thanks Tracy. x
This is a genius idea! Excellent poem
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Thanks Lexie – you should have a go yourself! x
Great piece of poetry! An interesting activity, I might try this. xx
Thanks Morgan. Let me know if you do write one!
That’s brilliant! I’ve just seen this challenge elsewhere, it may feature on my prose for thought attempt one week soon
I look forward to reading yours.x
What a great idea and inspiration for a poem. I did wonder where it was going……… #prose4t
I didn’t really know where it was going when i sat down to write it either! Thanks Cathie. x
Very clever! Well done. Love it. I did wonder where it was going to go and you summed it up perfectly! #Prose4T
Thanks Lucy. x
Fanastic! Love the last line
thanks for sharing with #WonderfulWorldofWriting Maddy 
I’m rather partial to the last line myself Carol – thanks xx