I found this great writing prompt in Natalie Goldberg's Writing Down the Bones and wanted to share it. The idea is to pick one item /theme or verb - anything from pencils on your desk to something as broad as feelings like anger or love or an action like kiss. Then take three minutes and write three lines about this item/theme/action. Here's a couple I did. Highlighters Markers in a clown cup neon shades to highlight Things best forgotten Peach Earthborn sun Fuzzed and sprouting from tree-limb scent of sugared-kiss What makes this prompt great is that it allows you to be focused but concise.
Sorry! Here's a nicer one. Writing: Where dreams are created Where dreams are lived Where dreams are shattered
Pets Dog and cat, thin and fat. Faces so adorbz, eyes are pleading orbs. But when I have to work they piss me off.
dead body what am i going to do with you? by taking your life, i have ruined my own Time to call The Wolf
(Partly inspired by @rhduke) Ketchup In the bottle, why do you separate? At the restaurant, why are you so endlessly polygamous? In the packet, why do some people tear you down the middle instead of neatly nipping off the corner?
(totally inspired by @Wreybies ) Condiment Juice Its my fault for not shaking the bottle Unappetizing, translucent puddle Gross, please don't touch my food
