A QUATERN is a sixteen line French form composed of four quatrains. It is similar to the kyrielle and the retourne poetic forms, in that it has a refrain (repeated line). The refrain line is in a different place in each quatrain. The first line of stanza one is also the second line of stanza two, the third line of stanza three, and the fourth line of stanza four. A classic quatern has eight syllables per line, and it does not have to have any set meter or rhyme scheme. You can however adapt either of these, as long as the refrain cascades down through the four quatrains (stanzas). — Example here: https://theprose.com/post/739999/not-quite-sleeping — (Please tag me in the comments of your entry)

If e.e. cummings and Emily Dickenson had a baby poet, what would her/his poem be?

Write a poem in the style of your favorite poet. Anything goes, just put your heart into it. This doesn't have to be your best life's work, just become what you adore for a moment.

for those who don’t have fathers, hate their fathers, or anywhere in between and beyond, use this post to write about it. let loose unapologetically!!

Any topic, get creative! 14 lines, 10 syllables per line, rhyme scheme of "ABAB CDCD EFEF GG".

The OTTAVA RIMA (rhyme of eight) is an old Italian poetry form, dating back to the 13th century. The form is fairly simple, and consists of 8-line verses (or octaves). For this challenge, each line should be made of 8 syllables, with a verse rhyme scheme of: [a b a b a b c c]. (For the purists, you can use iambic tetrameter, but any 8 syllables will work). Create as many octaves as you wish. — Example here: https://theprose.com/post/737881/morning-flight — (Please tag me in the comments of your entry)

The AWDL GYWYDD (OW-dull GOW-with) is an old Welsh poetry form that combines simple syllable counts, with internally linked rhymes. Each verse is built of four 7-syllable lines, with a rhyme scheme of a, (a)b, c, (c)b. The internal rhyme can occur on syllable 3 or 4. - Here is a sample: https://theprose.com/post/182706/sweet-recollections (Please tag me in the comments of your entry)

Describe your current life events in a poem, let me know the nitty gritty or the greatest highlights.

describe the feeling of being lost, any format any length. go!

The VIRELAI is an old French form that combines a simple rhyme scheme with strict syllable counts. It is a 9 line poem form with syllable counts of 5, 5, 2, 5, 5, 2, 5, 5, 2 -- and a simple rhyme pattern of a, a, b, a, a, b, a, a, b. - Here is a sample: https://theprose.com/post/722014/coulrophobia-fear-of-clowns

Write a story about how from the darkness or light, you switched to light or dark.

Write a poem about your feathered friend, neighborhood alley cat, or your passenger seat dog pal. They can be ferrets, cats, dogs, birds... Anything, as long as you see them often and regularly and share some sort of symbiotic relationship with each other. Tell me their quirks, their frustrating bits, and what absolutely makes you just squeal with excitement when you want to hug them and pet them.

Write a poem that's around or plays with onomatopoeias (sizzle, boom, crash) In any way shape or form!

Write about some of your pet peeves in a poetic manner, it could be any type of poem just write about your pet peeves.

Describe a moment in which love felt uncertain, suffocating and so dire that it brought you or the character to a panic.

I've just crossed a line with you. Tell me off. Don't go easy on me, just let it rip. Let all your frustration out. I want to feel the heat of your blood boiling. Any format, any length.

Write a poem [any type] about dissociation. Try to use abstract ideas, concepts and details to give a sense of depth on how it affects you or the person feeling it.

Make a poem about a metaphor, any metaphor, without saying the metaphor.

When you're feeling lost, where do you go?

Write a poem about a dog, and what a dog means to you. Not just the symbol society has decided on, but the one you feel like represents a dog the most. This poem can be in any style. And please put trigger warnings if any apply. Thank you, and have fun!