Summary

The web content presents a poetry prompt focused on the theme of "support," accompanied by a sample poem by J.D. Harms and a call for submissions to the Scrittura publication.

Abstract

The website features a poetry prompt from July 11, 2020, inviting writers to explore the concept of "support" in their work. The prompt is illustrated by an abstract image from Unsplash and includes a sample poem by J.D. Harms that touches on themes of perseverance and resilience despite a lack of recognition. The Scrittura Team encourages writers to use the word "support" or its attributes in their writing, offering the option to submit their work to the publication or share it in the comments. The page concludes with a list of contributors who have participated in similar prompts.

Opinions

The sample poem reflects a personal struggle with overcoming challenges, suggesting that support may be absent or hard to find.
The poet's perspective implies a sense of determination in facing adversity, as indicated by the metaphor of building an escalator on a challenging hill.
The Scrittura Team's prompt encourages a broad interpretation of the word "support," allowing for creative flexibility in the writers' responses.
The inclusion of a diverse list of contributors indicates a community-driven approach, valuing inclusivity and a wide range of voices in the creative process.

Individual Frame

11 July 2020 Saturday Poetry Prompt: support

Good riddance to last year’s flies the burning up of snow was ignored, unmourned

I light up sleep outside the sheets scrounge for something clear to put on

Recognition & compensation have stayed far away & maybe for good

But this hill goes on climbing throwing me down just until I get the escalator built

J.D. Harms 2020

Prompt:

Write a poem, or any other kind of writing, using the word support; it doesn’t have to contain exactly that word: your piece might use the concepts or attributes of the word. Tag me in it (J.D. Harms). You can either send it to this publication or make it a stand-alone piece. If you would not like to send it to us, make sure to leave a comment below with a link to the story.

The Scrittura Team

Muralikrishnan B Wendell McQuary Dana Sanford Eli Snow Suzanne V. Tanner Dewain Belgard Kind Regards emma poe Shringi Kumari Shruti Sinha Chris Macalino Anitha Sankaran LB Jenny Justice Anna Rozwadowska Johanna Naomi Aaska Aejaz Viraji Ogodapola Kim Cullen Ana Maria Irueste-Montes Vaishali Paliwal Vicky Prokopi Simran Kankas Mathushah.S guérin Tammy Breitweiser Winslow Thornhill Dermott Hayes Sarah E Sturgis Caterina Mastroianni Shannon Mastromonico Ryder Pittz Pamela J. Nikodem, MS Lahiriarjyama A. K. Summer Lisa Wathen Alan Asnen Ashley Capes Franko French Tre L. Loadholt Jeremiah Castelo Erios De Kir Fọlábòmí Zay Pareltheon Kevin E. Pittack Jr. Eliot North Samantha Lazar Kristen v.H. Middleton Mai(はな) Joseph Coco Janet M Early Evans Kyritsis Jessica Archuleta