Poetry and Lyric Writing Prompts

Prompts that draw inspiration and lessons from the life and resilience of trees.

Prompts that contemplate the passage of time, memory, and the transient nature of life.

Using the sky as a canvas for imaginative and descriptive poetry or songwriting.

Prompts that delve into the themes of self-reflection, introspection, and personal growth.

Using the act of drinking coffee as a metaphor for reflection, pause, and life’s simple pleasures.

Writing about the wind as a metaphor for change, communication, and unseen forces.

Writing about the symbolism and emotions associated with different colors.

Prompts about the sound, feel, and metaphorical meanings of rain.

Writing about the concept of silence, what it holds, reveals, and conceals.

Writing about the process of healing, overcoming adversity, and finding strength.