
We’ve been inviting people to write and share their own poems in honor of National Poetry Month. And we’re learning that for some of you, isolation is stirring long-dormant creative impulses.
Last week we shared poems responding to our first prompt: “What a Difference a Month Makes.”
This week, we offered a new prompt: “Answer a question you wish someone would ask you right now. (And make that question the title of your poem.)”
Thanks to everyone who wrote in. We’ve published a few of our favorite entries on Gothamist. But for the full effect, you’re going to want to browse through this collection of the 170+ poems we received. And here’s a kid-friendly collection that leaves out adult themes, like death and violence.
Now for your final poetry prompt, to take us through the end of April: "Lessons learned."
Big lessons, small ones, societal ones, personal ones. Share your “lessons learned” poem on Twitter/Instagram using #PAUSEpoetry or email mywnyc@gmail.com. We may share your poem on the air or online.