Hello and Happy New Year! I’m so glad you’re here to kick off a fresh chapter of writing poetry with me. To celebrate the season, I’ve been looking into my collection of photo prompts on Poetry Pop and found two beautiful, wintry scenes that really spoke to me. I ended up turning them into a couple Haiga (haiku + art) to share with you today!
If you ever feel stuck or aren’t quite sure where to start, I can’t recommend photo prompts enough. They are such a lovely way to break through a creative rut! By taking the guesswork out of “what to write,” they open up little windows of inspiration you might never have discovered on your own. Written prompts are also available here for your use (check out my cool idea spinner!).
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I hope these sparks of winter give you a flurry of ideas this month! Do you have a favorite winter photograph or painting? Try writing a haiku to go with it. If not, use the photos above for a jump start.
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I would like to begin a new chapter in my evolving existence. I once was affiliated with Substack online but after awhile it seemed like politics were more essential than Art. It wasn’t organic anymore so I detached myself from that social media outlet. A local therapist recommended creating my own poetry blog. I know WordPress and Tumblr are alternatives. I’d like to be aligned with a blog site that is emerging within the gray clouds. Haiku is a holistic way to express subtle creativity. Thanks for sharing with your audience. It means a lot to me. btw Someone told me that Emily Dickinson never entitled her poetry. She is a major influence for me.
a gaze in whiteness
as summer repents all day
circle of dark truth
Thank you for your heart-felt comment. I’m so happy to hear that you’ve found a safe space to land. Here at Poetry Pop, we have a kind, calm vibe and you are welcome. Yes, as with haiku (and this beautiful poem), Emily’s poetry is mostly untitled. To me, her poems feel like the beginning of a lyrical conversation which needs no introduction.