Can you write a poem in 15 words?Every Thursday, Laura Purdie Salas posts a photograph as a writing prompt. The challenge is to write a poem in 15 words or less. Fortunately, there are few rules and rough drafts are welcomed. Participating poets are encouraged to comment on contributions, so writers can get a sense of what works well, along with a bit of encouragement. Teachers and homeschooling parents: what a fun way to add poetry into journal writing prompts, warm up before a creative writing assignment, reflect in a different way on a topic being studied, or just enjoy …

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