Poetry Challenge #57-One, Two, Three…GO!

In traditional Western storytelling, 3 is the magic number.

The hero tries 3 times before succeeding (or failing). The genie grants 3 wishes. There are 3 pigs, 3 Billy Goats Gruff, 3 stooges… so let’s go with that!

Poetry Challenge #57

One-Two-Three….GO!

For today’s prompt, write a poem with three words on each line.

Try to write ten or more lines and see where your poem goes.

If you need a starter, use: I collect…

Set the timer for 7 minutes.

Start writing!

Don’t think about it too much; just do it.

Count those words! One, two, three, GO!

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Cindy Faughnan and I began this 7-Minute Poetry Challenge at least 3200 days ago. We now take turns creating our own prompts to share with you. If you join us in the 7-Minute Poetry Challenge let us know by posting the title, a note, or if you want, the whole dang poem. Scroll down and click on the comments!

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