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W3 Prompt #124: Posted on September 11, 2024

I. The prompt poem:

‘idyllic daydreams’, an ekphrastic sonnet by Lynn Wielenga—Congratulations, dear Lynn. Well deserved 👏🏽

II. Lynn’s prompt guidelines

  • PROMPT: Compose a ‘list poem’, which includes the word ‘fall’ or some form of it (falling, fallen, fell, etc.).

List poem?

A list poem is a deliberately organized poem containing a list of images or adjectives that build up to describe the poem’s subject matter through an inventory of things. 

How to write a list poem

To write a list poem, you may use lines, sentences, or even a list of single words. List poems don’t require a specific rhyme scheme or rhythm, but they can have them.

III. Submit: Click on ‘Mister Linky’ inside the blog post below.

The List
With dampness gone,
Fall sun just right
think potpourri toss—
a good time to start

larkspur, verbena
geranium, cones
berries and peels
cardamom, cloves

roses, rosebuds
lavender, mint
pansies, violets
vanilla beans

juniper berries
and star anise
essential oils
cinnamon sticks

rosemary, thyme
calendula
lantana, basil
angelica

myrtle and hazel,
petals and leaves
ready, set, toss
fragrant Fall weave

Copyright ©️ selmamartin
vintage: Fairies gathered near a stream stringing petals
Fairies’ art class photo: Image by Prawny from Pixabay

Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful weekend.

Selma Martin
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This Post Has 20 Comments

  1. Sadje

    Beautifully done Selma.

  2. murisopsis

    Selma I was taken back many years to a time when I was a cash poor newlywed trying to make Christmas gifts for lots of family. I had decided to make my own potpourri and had purchased some items and then gathered others and dried them – I had rosemary, lilac, lavender, thyme and mint all hanging to dry. My house smelled so good!! Your list transported me to that time. Thank-you!!

  3. Anonymous

    Ahhhh, the delicious fragrance of fall captured in your delightful poetic potpourri! I thoroughly enjoyed “The List”, Selma! So glad you joined in 🙂

  4. Michele Lee

    Loved thinking about tossing potpourri and all the lovely scents that followed. 🥰

  5. memadtwo

    A delectable list Selma. One to raise the spirits. (K)

  6. sgeoil

    A poem for the senses! Wonderful!

    1. Selma Martin

      Happy you liked it my friend. I’m so behind in my reading. Been busy. I’ll find my way there. Happy new week my friend.

      1. sgeoil

        I did, and I know how easy it is to fall behind in the reading.

  7. Anonymous

    My smell is overpowered with so many different beautiful fragrances!
    But I guess taken in paragraphs, it’s something I could enjoy 😉

    Lovely list!

  8. ben Alexander

    Selma, your poem is a delightful blend of scents and colors, creating a vivid and fragrant tapestry that perfectly captures the essence of fall.

    ~David

    1. Selma Martin

      Oh, so happy you liked it, David. Thanks. Blessings.

  9. Robbie Cheadle

    Hi Selma, a lovely poem.

    1. Selma Martin

      Wow. Yes! Thanks. Will see. I’m excited about the prompt but I’m kinda busy. Taking a long needed break. Making room for happiness too.
      Thanks David. Great new PoW 👏🏽

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