Reason 2 Rhyme Poetry Prompt – “Postcard Poem”

In the spirit of summer vacation (not that I’ve had one in years…) the following poetry prompt is designed to let us stretch our horizons using another form of brief writing…The Postcard.

Write a poem in the disguise of a postcard message. Continue by writing a reply postcard message.

Keep the length brief, and give the recipient a sense of the place you’re visiting or the space you’re occupying. The location from which you write can be imagined or real. Alternatively, buy a postcard, and try to write a poem based on the image or photograph on the front of the postcard.

Here’s a sample from Christine Laennec:

And another that I am working on now…

(Photo credit: kevin dooley)

Hey, Babe

Made it to the beach.

Found the bag in the back,

Our account’s in the black.

It’s just like you said – and no one

asks my name.

Hope you make it soon,

Love from Playa del Sol

 

To: Resident, Beach House 17

Glad you made the trip okay.

I’ll be a little late –

Never should have trusted Nate.

Wish I could see you in that bikini.

Always use your sunscreen,

I’ll be there in twelve to fifteen.

Love, Cell Block D-9

And if you really love postcard poetry, try the Postcard Poets site – you can subscribe to receive a poem via post 2x a month, and discover new poets!

Add your poem below in the comments, or link to your site and visit other writers by clicking the happy frog below!

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• Monday Poetry Prompt – check this site for the week’s inspiration
• Share your poem in the comment section, or link to the site where you have it posted
• Visit other circle members and comment, like, or share their post
• Friday Feature – one participant will be randomly drawn from the circle to be featured on this site

That’s it!  Haiku, Cinquain, Sonnet, Villanelle, Blank Verse, Free Form, Limerick… it’s all welcome!

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