
awake now
because dreams kept me dreaming
chaos
delivering me news
eloquent space in between
fake or real
grateful for visiting the past
hating me for letting it go
invitation for forgiveness
juggling here and now
keep me sane or crossing the line
lying down and resting
mental breakdown
never too late to try again
otherwise
pondering will take me nowhere
questions will be unanswered
running in my mind
solitute is what I need
time comes and goes
universe doesn’t stop
validating what is impossible
without any doubt
X-ray of the soul
yielding resistance
zeroing the limits
II. Christine’s prompt: Alphabetic poetry
Write an alphabet poem using one of the following two structures:
Option 1 — 26 words, A–Z once each (Any order)
Write a poem of exactly 26 words.
- Each word must begin with a different letter of the alphabet.
- All 26 letters (A–Z) must be used exactly once.
- The letters may appear in any order.
- No repeated initial letters.
Option 2 — A–Z in order by line
Write a poem with 26 lines, where the first word of each line begins with the next letter of the alphabet in order: A, B, C … through Z.
- Maintain thematic or narrative coherence.
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hi, Elizabeth❣️
Just wanna let you know that our W3, hosted by our beloved O’Nika this week, is live until tomorrow:
Much love,
David
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Thanks for the reminder, David! I’ve just posted it! 🙂
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🤗
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Elizabeth, “X-ray of the soul” really stands out to me—it feels like such an honest moment in the poem.
~David
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Thanks David!
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*hug!*
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Wow! Great poem, Elizabeth . Beautifully done.
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Thanks Indira!
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Despite the confusing and contradicting events in our lives, this poem holds out hope for tomorrow. Lovely!!
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Yes to hope, we all need it!
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loved this Elizabeth a contemplative piece we sometimes need to just sit quiet and tune into nature ♥️
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yes, nature and also within, the answer is always close by.
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Always welcome dear Elizabeth 🙏🙏
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Beautiful and soulful poem
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Thanks Kamal! 🙂
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This is so clever, brilliant Elizabeth!
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Thanks Jane! It was nice to have the alphabet guiding me.
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great write to a great prompt.
the universe conspires to heal us every time. We need to believe. Lovely. Thanks much.
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Thanks for the lovely comment Selma, and yes, we need to pay attention to the universe’s messages!
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Yes, that long moment after waking when it’s not at all clear what is real… I could feel it in your words.
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Glad you felt it! The past and present mix up during the night, and sometimes the morning reality isn’t easy.
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Lovely, and thought provoking 💚
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Oh my friend, so nice to see you here! I’m happy you liked my poem! Hugs to you!
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Well done Elizabeth
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Thanks Sadje!
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You’re welcome ☺️
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This is great! Its really relatable to anyone and shows the internal conflict real life brings.
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Thanks Christine! I’m pleased you like it, the prompt was great!
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Thanks!
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