Wednesday Poetry Prompts: 805

Every Wednesday, Robert Lee Brewer shares a prompt and example poem to get things started for poets. This week, write a departing poem.

One last reminder to check out the announcement of the 19th annual November Poem-A-Day Chapbook Challenge, which begins on November 1. Yes, starting this Sunday morning, be ready to poem daily for the month of November.

For this week's prompt, write a departing poem. Departures are half of the equation at airports, bus stops, and train terminals, but not all departures are tied to physical travel. Some of us mentally depart situations with movies, music, or other entertainments and/or distractions. And yes, there are many other departure interpretations; be sure to explore as many as you'd like between now and Sunday.

Remember: These prompts are springboards to creativity. Use them to expand your possibilities, not limit them.

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