Two Poem Structures for Trump 2.0

writing prompts

The following are intended as poetry/writing prompts; however, they could easily be used for journal/diary entries as a way to unpack your thoughts about current currents. The mad swirl in our minds is not healthy. Getting words on the page can be healing.

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Structure 1:

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I was afraid

And then

And now

Still, I expect

And yet

Because

I hope

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Structure 2: Democracy Grief / Climate Grief (or ???)

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It can’t be [or] There is no way

I will not allow this [or] I will not

What if [or] How can [or] I wish

I am at a loss [or] I cannot see a path forward

While this may be the case [or] Given this

What I can do [or] I am willing to

What I will do [or] I must

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I’ll look forward to thoughts & feedback.