Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you're all having a wonderful Christmas season.
This is the last monthly Poppy's Prompts I'll be doing, however I do plan to do the occasional prompt of some kind in the future.
Thank you so much to everyone who took part in these monthly prompts and made them so enjoyable. It's been so fun seeing the variety in poems and how different people incorporate these words into their poetry.
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:
- Star
- Wreath
- Gingerbread
- Mistletoe
- Tinsel
Here’s my entry:
I hope you all have the best Christmas and an incredible New Year!
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
From Local Voices to Real Impact: Community-Driven Neighborhood Revitalization
Across many cities and towns, neighborhoods are beginning to transform through the determination and creativity of their own residents. Instead of waiting for outside agencies to solve local problems, community members are stepping forward to guide development and improvement efforts. As a result, community-driven revitalization is gaining momentum as a practical and empowering approach to neighborhood renewal.
By Convoy of Hope8 days ago in Writers
The Forsyth House Fire
Since 1851, Forsyth House has stood on the corner of Union Street and Gordon Street in the heart of Glasgow. Its iconic, or was... because on Sunday 8th of March, 2026, a fire broke out in a small, seemingly un-named shop in the building and tore all that history down. As I write, the rubble is still unsettled and the street is still blocked off. Central Station is quiet on the upper level, and around 30 small businesses have quite literally gone up in smoke.
By S. A. Crawford4 days ago in The Swamp
Comments (27)
I can’t see a link here for Michelle Liew’s beautiful poem:🥹 https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/mistletoe-pup%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E 🤗
https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/a-christmas-wish-uvk3v0ev5%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">
A limerick for you/ the prompt: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/a-christmas-limerick%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, Poppy- quite different than my norm. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/through-her-eyes-b9qo0q5f%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">
Once again, so grateful for your prompts this year. Here's my poem for December. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/south-texas-christmas-1966%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 you are Poppy😁… https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/a-lone-pine-cone%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">
My first entry: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/oh-christmas-tree-mi3w034c%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">
And poppy, here is the 2nd one. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/when-i-am-a-poet-of-you%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 very much for inspiring us poppy! Here is my link - https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/perspective-matters%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, here is my newly published one for your prompt!! Thank you. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/wintry-light-wreath%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 enjoyed this prompt. Thank you Poppy.😊💕💗 https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/christmas-comes-creeping-closer%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">
Haven’t done one of these in a while maybe I’ll give this one a go
Aww the last one :( I’ll add this one to my draft folder of all of these! I always return there when I have no ideas. These prompts have been amazing, Poppy. So simple yet extremely inspiring!
This was a wonderful prompt list! Here is mine: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/a-quintessential-holiday%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">
Will join you, Poppy.
Here is mine https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/ae-fond-kiss%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">
Let's see what I come up with <3
I'll be back.
Here’s my poem… Billy’s Christmas Worry. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/billy-s-christmas-worry%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Thank you for all the fun prompts Poppy. They have been a lot of fun.
The STARS watched as I kissed the GINGERBREAD man under the MISTLETOE before I wrapped a TINSEL around his neck and hung him from the WREATH Hehehehehe that's all I got 😝😝😝😝😝
My attempt https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/not-all-that-glistens%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 Poppy! 💖 More great words… ✅ It’s been a fun year of Poppy’s Prompts. 😄 Have a lovely Christmas soonish❄️🎄.
Well done for doing this throughout the year and damn, those are some hard words to work with for a guy that doesn't celebrate Christmas. So, let's see how I can make something truly fucked up with them. Thanks for the inspiration and hope your 2024 ends on a high and 2025 starts on a high too!
Love the holiday theme words!! Thanks for hosting!! See you in a few!!!
https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/snow-globe-rwofh0fo2%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E An accidental offering to include mistletoe :)