The Poetry Stash: 31December2024

Auld Lang Syne by Robert Burns

The text for today’s selection, “Auld Lang Syne,” written by Robert Burns, was inspired by a traditional Scottish folk song. The Burns’ text was then set to music. To listen to the performance and read the poem, click here.

Prompts:

1.	Begin with “We’ll drink a cup of…”
2.	Begin with “for the sake of…”
3.	Draft a poem that explores the passage of time and old friendships.
4.	Draft a poem of gratitude or renewal.

5. Photo by Patricia Luquet via pexels.com. Use the image as a writing prompt.

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