Throughout the month of August I will be taking part in a poetry challenge. Today’s (final!) challenge is to write a poem employing extended metaphor to illustrate the experience of the last thirty days.

Throughout the month of August I will be taking part in a poetry challenge. Today’s challenge is to briefly research a poetic form of your choice and write a poem according to the rules of that particular form.

Throughout the month of August I will be taking part in a poetry challenge. Today’s challenge is to visit a virtual art gallery and look around until you find a piece that intrigues you. Write a poem inspired by the artwork.

Throughout the month of August I will be taking part in a poetry challenge. Today’s challenge is to begin with the title ‘The Poem I’d Never Write’ and then, write that poem.