avatarLucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她)

Summary

The web content is a call to creatives to participate in a poetry prompt focused on writing love poems related to cities, with a particular nod to New York City.

Abstract

The website presents a creative challenge titled "Fast-Paced Love," inviting writers to compose love poems that capture the essence and energy of cities. The prompt is visualized with an accompanying photograph of New York City by Lerone Pieters, emphasizing the city's dynamic and forward-moving spirit. It encourages a collaborative effort among writers by tagging specific individuals and inviting them to contribute, while also extending the invitation to anyone interested in the prompt. The instructions for participation are clear: include the original post of the person who tagged you, tag others, and engage without a deadline. Additionally, the content provides a virtual tour of New York City for those who dream of visiting, suggesting that the city's allure is timeless and universal, albeit acknowledging the potential cliché. The page also hints at further poetic works available from the author and Dr. Fatima Imam, indicating a broader portfolio of poetry for interested readers.

Opinions

  • The author views cities as inspirational subjects for love poetry, suggesting a deep connection between urban energy and romantic sentiment.
  • There is an appreciation for the ambition and competitive spirit of cities, as reflected in the poem excerpts provided.
  • The act of tagging specific individuals indicates a desire for community engagement and a shared passion for poetry and cities.
  • The inclusion of a virtual tour of New York City implies that the longing for iconic cities is a common theme among many, despite acknowledging the cliché nature of the desire to visit New York.
  • The prompt is presented as an ongoing opportunity without a deadline, suggesting a belief in continuous creativity and the idea that inspiration should not be constrained by time.

Fast-Paced Love

poetry prompt: write a love poem to cities

Photo by Lerone Pieters on Unsplash

Never looking back Even for a moment We raced forward with the pace of the city

You were ambitious, Our energy intertwined Running, racing, competitive Killing any doubt for staying stagnant.

Tagging Carolyn Riker | Caroline de Braganza | Synthia S. | Daniel A. Teo | Sarah Paris | Sneha Devaraj | Elle Beau ❇︎ | Mary Keating | if you’re up to it and anyone else interested in today’s prompt: write a love poem related to the concept of cities.

How to join: include the original post of the person who tagged you for reference and tag 5–10 other people (or simply ‘tag all’) who might be interested in this prompt! (Ps, there’s no deadline!)

Lucy Dan 蛋小姐 (she/her/她) really wants to visit New York one day, is that cliché? In the meanwhile, she tours New York virtually using this footage.

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