The Poetry Stash: 18July2024

Tuesday Mermaids by Connie Zumpf

Today’s poem is “Tuesday Mermaids” by Connie Zumpf from the collection Under This Sun. The book is available for purchase here.

Tuesday Mermaids by Connie Zumpf

Prompts:

1.	Begin with “It’s Tuesday, and…”
2.	Begin with “Immersion takes…”
3.	Draft a poem that describes a physical activity or exercise that you perform on a regular schedule. For example, a workout, housecleaning, etc.
4.	Draft a poem that uses an extended metaphor or conceit. To read more about a conceit, click here.

5. Photo by Kindel Media via pexels.com. Use the image as a writing prompt.

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