For today’s prompt, write a view poem. Wherever you’re at, you have a view: maybe of a river or sunset. Maybe of a cubicle or a copy machine. Even the blind have a view of darkness, nothingness, or some other -ness. And that’s just being literal, because everyone has views on sports, politics, poetry, etc.
Quick reminder: I know I kind of opened a possible can of worms by opening this prompt to “views” on various things. This is a just a firm reminder to be respectful of each other on here, especially when it comes to personal attacks. I don’t like being a bouncer on this site, but I’ve done it in the past–so no trolling or bullying please.
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Anyway, it’s great for prompting poems, and you should order a copy today. (Maybe order an extra one as a gift for a friend.)
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Here’s my attempt at a View Poem:
“Windows”
I always think it’s weird
to have a window in a bathroom,
especially next to a toilet,
as if I need a nice view
while taking care of my business,
and I’m sorry if that’s too personal,
but that’s exactly my point:
Why put a window in a bathroom,
especially when you consider
all you’re looking out means
somebody else could be looking in?
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Robert Lee Brewer is Senior Content Editor of the Writer’s Digest Writing Community and author of Solving the World’s Problems (Press 53). He really does think bathroom windows are weird. Follow him on Twitter @RobertLeeBrewer.
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