Hey Vocalites, welcome back to the fourth last Poppy's Prompts of the year! Thanks for so many entries on the last one <3
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:
- Feather
- Fracture
- Candle
- Crow
- Ace
Happy writing :)
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 Lindquist2 days ago in Writers
The Future of Fixation: Exploring Advanced Maxillofacial Implants
Maxillofacial surgery has changed significantly over the last two decades. Earlier, fracture management and reconstructive procedures were more invasive, recovery was longer, and implant options were limited. Today, surgeons have access to advanced maxillofacial implants that are more precise, lighter, and biologically friendly. These developments are shaping the future of fixation in facial trauma and reconstructive surgery.
By Siora Surgicals 8 days ago in Writers
Comments (40)
beautifully written
Here is mine...late in September https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/gambling-man-v45y80hvy%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">
Great challenge, like the prompt!
Thank you for the prompts. I used the feather and the crow to inspire a villanelle. Here is my poem: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/after-flight%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">
On more entry: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/give-it-time-t01cf0t7h%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">
Reposting mine with the fixed link. Thanks for alerting me @Marilyn. I really enjoyed this challenge and will be looking out for more of these, thanks Poppy! https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/i-would-leave-it-there%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">
Howdy, Poppy! Thanks again for doing this exercise -- really has been a helpful reminder for me to keep creating. Here is my latest poem: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/the-feather-a01300cug%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">
2nd poem. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/fanciful-whimsy%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">
Excellent prompts as always! This one was a little... dark: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/a-crow-calls%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 go - another, and for the Unfiltered Challenge too! Thanks, Poppy! https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/as-the-crow-flies-pq1v60t2q%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 my contribution to the prompt: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/not-a-walk-in-the-park%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 am trying to make a Vocal Media comeback, Poppy, and your prompts are just what I need right now. Thank you and you can count me in. I am definitely going to participate!!!
My first attempt. Hello folks. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/amber-shades%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">
This is a loose reference to feathers but the angels I picture always have wings. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/guardian-3sgqlt0y02%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 my submission for prompt #9. Thank you. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/fractured-s017m0bh0%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 go...first entry...with these prompts, or some of them, that is part of my "scratches in my mind" series. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/scratches-in-my-mind-featherweight-heavy%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 did a thing: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/what-curse-was-this%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">
So I meant to write a poem. But I guess it's just a touch of a long poem...Thank you for the inspirations. Sorry for the length of it. Here's my written submission. https://dealinsightcenter.top/fiction/myths-and-legends-736g0ttt%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, I like Donna's word fracture...but will try another. Will chime in soon.
First Entry: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/poker-face-dv8f0ysl%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Thank you for the fresh batch of prompts! 💚
Thank you your prompts are so fun and great I had to come back at inspired and challenged by this awesome prompt! Let me know what you guys think.. https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/crows-heart%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 the inspiration: https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/crow-song-wa3v0tw5%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">
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My entry - Crow https://dealinsightcenter.top/poets/a-silent-witness#comment-23f921de-f29b-45e9-9554-5ef2dad693fe%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">
This should be fun! Thank you, Poppy!