Indrani Perera

poet, publisher & mentor

Tag: 2019 Poetry Challenge

  • 2019 Poetry Challenge – Week Three

    Poetry Challenge Week 3 Words Poetry Challenge Week 3 Poem


    Week 3 words from @liana.quach: chocolate, queen, round, cup and spill.

    the bitter chocolate melts on my tongue
    and my head aches
    from the heavy crown upon my head
    I tear it off and throw with a 
    clang on the table
    queen no more

    taking the cup 
    I turn it widdershins
    thrice
    round and round
    and round

    I sip
    the liquid burns
    I spill my dreams
    across the floor

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    Here are the words and my poem for the third week of the 2019 Poetry Challenge.

    This week's words sparked playful images in my mind when I first read them. The poem I started writing was light but somehow in the end it surprised me and turned a little dark. Starting with definite words in mind is bringing a new twist to my poetry writing. I'm enjoying seeing what happens when I put pen to paper.

    If you want to join the 2019 Poetry Challenge, head on over to my Instagram account where I post the words for the week on Mondays in my story. Be sure to tag me and use the hashtags #2019poetrychallenge and #livepoetsclub.

    If you don't want to write a poem, you can still be part of the 2019 Poetry Challenge. Send me five random words and I'll use them in a poem. Either DM me on Instagram with the words or send me an email (indrani at indraniperera dot com).

    Happy writing!

     

  • 2019 Poetry Challenge

    IP - Poetry Challenge Title
    After the disappointment of not getting into the poetry masterclass, I've become more determined than ever to improve my writing. Poets like Pablo Naruda, Judith Rodriguez and Seamus Heaney can make words dance across the page in the most amazing way. Their words set my mind on fire. I want to be like them.
     
    I’ve set myself the challenge of writing a poem a week for 2019. I figure the more I write, the better I will be. Practice makes perfect after all! However, it’s going to be hard to come up with inspiration each week which is why I am asking if you can help me out by sending in five words on any topic. Each week I’ll choose words at random to write in a poem and I'll share it here.
     
    If you want to join in, you'll find the words for the week each Monday in my Instagram highlights reel. Post your poem in the comments section on my bog each week or on Instagram and tag me and we can see all the different imaginations at work.