Welcome back to the second last monthly Poppy's Prompt!
The Rules:
- Include (or reference) one or more of the five words in a poem
- Share the link in the comments
- Submit as many as you want
The Previous Editions:
The Prompts:
- Veil
- Maple
- Halcyon
- Horizon
- Shell
Thanks for stopping by! :)
About the Creator
Poppy
poetry in progress
March 15, 2026
Merriam Webster - Word of the day: Tranche refers to a division or portion of a whole. World Contact Day is commemorated every year on March 15. It is a unique observance held globally to focus on communicating with extraterrestrial life and exploring the possibility that intelligent beings may exist beyond Earth. World Contact Day inspires people to invoke their curiosity and spend time thinking about the universe and the mysteries surrounding it. What is the “Ides of March”? According to the Roman calendar, the Ides are a monthly occurrence. In March and other months with 31 days, the Ides always falls on the 15th; it falls on the 13th in months with 30 days. The Ides traditionally marked the arrival of the new Moon and was cause for celebration. The word “Ides” is derived from Latin, meaning “to divide.” Mothering Sunday in 2026 falls on Sunday, March 15. Mothering Sunday, celebrated in the United Kingdom and Ireland, occurs on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is exactly three weeks before Easter. Unlike the fixed-date Mother's Day in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, Mothering Sunday’s date changes each year according to the Christian liturgical calendar. On March 15, 2026, several notable observances and events are celebrated: Dumbstruck Day: A day to express frustration. Everything You Think is Wrong Day: A day to challenge and celebrate wrong beliefs. International Day Against Police Brutality: A day to raise awareness and advocate against police violence. My look at today, March 15, 2026 below:
By Denise E Lindquista day ago in Writers
Why NSN Parts and CAGE Codes Are Important in Aerospace Procurement
Aerospace procurement is one of the most complex and highly regulated areas of global supply chains. Aircraft and defense systems require thousands of specialized components that must meet strict quality, safety, and traceability standards. In such an environment, accurate identification of parts and reliable supplier verification are essential. This is where National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) codes play a critical role. These standardized identification systems help organizations streamline procurement, maintain compliance, and ensure that the correct components are sourced from trusted suppliers.
By Beckett Dowhan5 days ago in Writers
Comments (22)
I took inspiration from Veil, and this is what came 🥰😘 https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/the-muse-yh1oa20a69%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cstyle data-emotion-css="w4qknv-Replies">.css-w4qknv-Replies{display:grid;gap:1.5rem;}
I just published this using all the words. Please excuse the off-the-top or off-the-cuff rhyming. Thank you, Poppy, it was fun!🥰 https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/veil-maple-halcyon-horizon-and-shell%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Thank you, in part, for inspiration of some of the words that I used from your list in this poem - https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/frozen-halcyon%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Hello, Poppy. Thanks again for posting these prompt exercises. This one helped me work out some feelings, helped me heal a little bit. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/the-coming-darkness%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Here is another https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/purple-shells%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Hi, jumping in with an entry. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/horizon-s-edge%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
One more entry: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/on-the-horizon-m4gmq0vir%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Thanks for hosting the contest! Here's my entry: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/in-service-to-the-country%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Reflections on current events: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/new-horizons-5atf0mr0%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Here's mine: https://dealinsightcenter.top/stories/the-man-on-the-hill-144dr0bli%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Here is mine! https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/cassia-s-cross%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
"Tyne Pride" A Villanelle About A Ship For Poppy's Prompt 11 https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/tyne-pride%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Thanks for these and well done for keeping them up, Ms Thepoet! I shall see what I shall do.
Thank you, Poppy! I really enjoy these prompts. Here is my take: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/the-mysteries-of-convergence%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
I've included it in the VSS Unofficial Challenge list and you will get mine this week https://www.facebook.com/groups/376191867241324/permalink/1094482395412264
Here is it… https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/the-best-of-days-74nsg094p%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Yippee👏… fresh juicy new prompts 😃… love the words (especially those ones which can be nouns and verbs) & image ✅.
Hehehe I just used "veil" in the Haiku I published yesterday
What a great list! Thanks, Poppy!
Great prompts. I’ll ponder them and see if anything develops.
Looks like I'm first up again. Your prompts always trigger ideas right away. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/autumn-changes%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Woohooo!! Another round of prompts!!! Here we go!!! Any special style requests for me to clown around with?? 😅