Category Archives: Writing Prompts

Sun/Son

Sun/Son Sunlooks downfrom the skyas if a fatherjudging Sonlooks upfrom down belowas if in aweadmiring Copyright © 2023 Brandon Ellrich This poem was written in response to David’s W3 Prompt #54: Wea’ve Written Weekly on The Skeptic’s Kaddish. Please visit his page to read other responses. The prompt was provided by Sadje. Here prompt guidelines: ElfchenContinue reading “Sun/Son”

Tulips

Tulips display their colorsShortly in the SpringBut oh, how brightly they glow! Large green leavesIn case you didn’t see themIn case you didn’t know Some flowers need a fragranceOthers protect with thornsThe tulip stands on its own She doesn’t last all yearShe gives you just a tasteAnd then she lies down. Copyright © 2023 BrandonContinue reading “Tulips”

SUMMERTIME

A Poem SUMMERTIME Skin is sensing the scintillating sizzle of summer sun,Under the umbrella of undulating nebulas above.Meandering mothers mooing in meadows amid this,Magnificent Missouri morning.Even the ever-engaging Earth emits its energy, I,Remain relaxed in rare respite.Troubles take time to tarry,If I invoke the eidolon ideal,Master of motionless measure,Ending in the easy ebony evening. CopyrightContinue reading “SUMMERTIME”

Historical Moment

A Senryu Historical Moment Twenty twenty-fourWe’ll have the first PresidentThat’s on house arrest Copyright © 2023 Brandon Ellrich This poem was written in response to David’s W3 Prompt #50: Wea’ve Written Weekly on The Skeptic’s Kaddish, so check out his page to read other responses. The option I chose was the Senryu. Thanks for reading!Continue reading “Historical Moment”

“Beauty”

“Beauty” If beauty’s within, then isn’t it funny,That cover girls make so much money?Beauty’s skin deep,But talk is cheap,So I’m still gettin’ Botox, Honey! Copyright © 2023 Brandon Ellrich This poem was written in response to Aishwarya’s guidelines for W3 Prompt #49: Wea’ve Written Weekly on the Skeptic’s Kaddish. Visit his page to see other responses.Continue reading ““Beauty””

Garments

A Golden Shovel This series of haiku was written in response to David’s W3 Prompt #41: Wea’ve Written Weekly on The Skeptic’s Kaddish, so please visit his page to read other responses. In honor of Black History Month, I chose to pay homage to Sonia Sanchez. I included a link to her page if you’d likeContinue reading “Garments”

Breakup

A Poem Breakup I’m sorry if you’re mad, but I really have to tell you,We’ve had some ups and downs, but now our journey’s through.My future’s looking bright, now I’ve met somebody new,And you’re forever in my past, my dear 2022. I’m charging on ahead, becoming a different me;I don’t know what’s in store, butContinue reading “Breakup”

New Year Resolutions

This poem was written in response to W3 Prompt #34: Wea’ve Written Weekly on The Skeptic’s Kaddish, so please visit his page to read other responses. YearOverStart againThis time betterResolutions are not kept through the yearEither you will or you won’t; don’t promiseResolve has fadedNo commitmentI’ll do itBetterNow Copyright © 2022 Brandon Ellrich Thanks forContinue reading “New Year Resolutions”

Laugh Like a Child

This poem was written in response to W3 Prompt #33: Wea’ve Written Weekly on The Skeptic’s Kaddish, so please visit his page to read other responses. “laugh like a child” if you laugh we laugh like a youth or child for we inspire joy we plant seeds of peace and of feeling happy Copyright © 2022Continue reading “Laugh Like a Child”