Summary

Chuck Roast invites writers to participate in a creative writing prompt centered around a tree, sharing his own poem as an example and encouraging engagement through comments and tags.

Abstract

Chuck Roast, a writer with a penchant for satire and humor, has issued a writing challenge to five selected writers, though he emphasizes that participation is open to all. The prompt is to write about a tree depicted in an accompanying photograph. Roast has set the example by composing a poem about the tree, suggesting that responses can take various forms, including poetry or short stories. He expresses anticipation for the diverse interpretations of the prompt and gratitude to those who have included him in their own writing prompts, promising to address them shortly. The article concludes with a personal signature, inviting readers to subscribe to his newsletter for exclusive content and interactions.

Opinions

Chuck Roast appreciates the responses to his previous prompt and is eager to engage with more creative work.
He values inclusivity, encouraging everyone to participate in the writing exercise, not just those who are tagged.
Roast enjoys reader interaction and specifically asks to be tagged so he can read and comment on responses.
He acknowledges the work of others, thanking Kristi Keller for inspiring the wording of his newsletter blurb.
Roast views the tree in the photograph as a source of inspiration and a subject that can evoke a range of emotions and stories.
He sees the tree as a metaphor for resilience and a sentinel figure, which is reflected in his poem.

Tired of Writing Prompts? Good. Here’s Another One

It’s about a tree.

I enjoyed your responses to my last prompt so much, I thought I would throw another one out there, and tag five more writers from my lists of followers and the people I follow. Here are the lucky five: Kerry Martin Keno Ogbo Kazzac Christine Rawley Adam Luaces. Best of luck!

Please don’t feel obligated, and if you are not on the list you are still always welcome to participate. It will be a pleasure to read the responses. Please tag me so I can find and read your response.

The prompt is simple: Write about the tree in the picture.

I wrote a poem. Yours can be poetry, short story, etc.,.

For those that have included me in their prompts, I am working on them and will finish them soon. Thank you for thinking of me.

The Tree

I saw this tree and thought it was me.

It had a face but it had no place.

It looked tired and old, not the least bit bold.

It stood tall, with a little stoop but it never bent and there was no droop.

It had been there long but still appeared strong.

It’s watchful eyes full of emotion and old cries.

I soon called “it” a “he” for the more I looked, the more it was me.

He was majestic in height still carried some fight.

He watched over us all from his perch so tall.

He made some feel secure but others were still unsure.

Soon, I walked on but felt something was gone.

It was strong, the urge to turn, like a calling, a yearn.

But I continued to wander, lost in my ponder.

While he continued his task, my return, unable to ask.

Chuck Roast tries to write Satire and Humor. Sometimes other stuff, too. This is some of that “other stuff,” with a modicum of humor. But one thing he likes is comments from readers to interact with. Please feel free to leave a comment, Or, if you write your own story about the prompt, please tag me. I’d love to read them, and comment back to you.

PS: If you enjoyed this story, here’s a subtle push towards my newsletter. When you sign up with your email, I’ll send you some original, never before published content, and some links to my Medium stuff as soon as I finish with this medical crap. Thanks to Kristi Keller for the inspiration for the wording of this blurb.