Iron Poet Challenge #36 Poetic Form: Double Acrostic Writers: Moira McArthur, Matt Henderson, Maureen Larter, Nerisha Kemraj Paddock Theater Maureen Larter Patches of dirt And grass, green and lush, Dotted with cattle. Distance giving the area Opalescent patterns of bright Colour, spots all over. Keeping my imagination alive. *** A Poem of Paean M. … Read more
Weekend Quickie #221 Saturday, March 4, 2017 One Image, One Prompt, One Emotion 200 Words 300 miles A salt shaker
The Iron Writer Challenge #189 2017 Spring Equinox Challenge #10 500 Words, 5 Days, 4 Elements The Authors: Steven L. Bergeron, Matt Henderson The Elements: A Pilot getting high A broken alarm clock As many of the gates of hell from this list as you can get in Mirrors GI Joe or Hell Steven … Read more
Weekend Quickie #220 Saturday, February 26, 2017 One Image, One Prompt, One Emotion 200 Words Indecision Grape jelly
The Iron Writer Challenge #188 2017 Spring Equinox Challenge #9 500 Words, 5 Days, 4 Elements The Authors: Vance Rowe, Elaine Johnson, Emma Crowley, Zac Moran, Sozos Theofrastos, David Jobe The Elements: ‘And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made.’ The setting is you are at a last place where you … Read more
Weekend Quickie #219 Saturday, February 18, 2017 One Image, One Prompt, One Emotion 200 Words Monochopsis An oriflamme
The Iron Writer Challenge #187 2017 Spring Equinox Challenge #8 500 Words, 5 Days, 4 Elements The Authors: M. D. Pitman, Josh Flores, Malissa Greenwood The Elements: Laughing older couple Crepey Skin Gingham material Last sentence: “I’m sure they think we’re aliens.” Lucky Logic Josh Flores The man was magical, mysterious, and malicious. Malo … Read more
Iron Poet Challenge #35 Poetic Form: Haiku Theme/Prompt: Anticipation A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count. Often focusing on images from nature, haiku emphasizes simplicity, intensity, and directness of expression. Writers: Nerisha Kemraj, Michael Cottle, Wes Choc, Maureen Larter, Mamie Willoughby Pound, M. Henderson … Read more
Weekend Quickie #218 Saturday, February 11, 2017 One Image, One Prompt, One Emotion 200 Words An Augean Task “bread and circuses” George Washington Bridge, New York City, 1973
The Iron Writer Challenge #186 2017 Spring Equinox Challenge #7 A Steven L Bergeron Challenge 500 Words, 5 Days, 4 Elements The Authors: E. Chris Garrison, Vance Rowe, Sean Bracken, Michael Cottle, Reiven West The Elements: One hot summer day A deserted island Buried treasure Chicken with its head cut off Fred on Island Adventure … Read more
Weekend Quickie #217 Saturday, February 4, 2017 One Image, One Prompt, One Emotion 200 Words Habromania your character is making cake
The Iron Writer Challenge #185 2017 Spring Equinox Challenge #6 500 Words, 5 Days, 4 Elements The Authors: Elaine Johnson, Enoch Kingsley Quaye, Vance Rowe, Steven L. Bergeron, Tina Biscuit The Elements: Group of boys reading (photo) A slumlord A pile of dung Three shots heard in the distance The Library Elaine Johnson Bang! … Read more
The Iron Poet Challenge #33 Poetic Form: Free Verse Theme/Prompt: Fear of Missing Out/Fear of Regret (either or both fears– stated or implied) Ode to Tommy Tucker Sean Bracken Tommy Tucker traipsing Through thoroughfares thronging Thrusting thriving thieving Listless loiterers … Read more
Weekend Quickie #216 Saturday, January 28, 2017 One Image, One Prompt, One Emotion 200 Words Nodus Tollens An Order of Egg Rolls
The Iron Writer Challenge #184 2017 Spring Equinox Challenge #5 500 Words, 5 Days, 4 Elements The Authors: Keith Badowski, Michael Cottle, Violet Teagan The Elements: A naked Barbie doll A plumber Butternut squash A dog collar. Autumn’s Dream Job Keith Badowski Autumn was home from college, but not for a visit. “It’s not for me, … Read more
The 2017 Mercy Academy Iron Writer Challenge Round 2 The Writers: Logan B., Kalei M., Mallory K., Meghan W., Kelsie M. The Elements: The main character apologies without using the words ‘apologize’, ‘regret’ or ‘sorry’. Two truths about you that few may or may not know. One lie about you. Smarter Than A Fifth Grader Logan … Read more
Weekend Quickie #215 Saturday, January 21, 2017 One Image, One Prompt, One Emotion 200 Words “The soul has no secret that the behavior does not reveal.” Lao Tzu A misanthrope
The Iron Writer Challenge #183 2017 Spring Equinox Challenge #4 500 Words, 5 Days, 4 Elements The Authors: Dani J. Caile, Danielle Lee Zwissler, Sinawo Bukani, Sean Bracken, Tony Jaeger The Elements: A music stand, a blue feather duster, an antique gold photo frame, a minor catastrophe Mad Mary Sean Bracken “You’re a cheeky chappie, … Read more
Weekend Quickie #214 Saturday, January 14, 2017 One Image, One Prompt, One Emotion 200 Words 17.31528° N, -87.53444° E ineluctability
The Iron Writer Challenge #182 2017 Spring Equinox Challenge #3 500 Words, 5 Days, 4 Elements The Authors: E. Chris Garrison, Bobby Salomons, M. D. Pitman, Vance Rowe, Josh Flores The Elements: A lying national media cable TV anchorman (real or fictional) Global warming A crystal ball A small snowblower Doing Something About the Weather … Read more
The 2017 Mercy Academy Iron Writer Challenge The Writers: Beth T., Kalei M., Taylor L., Riley M., Jordyn S. Mallory K., Natasha N., Logan B., Sarah M., Kelsie M. Julianne W., Meghan W., Shelby S., Brianna B., Maggie H. Kara K., Abby A., Abby J., Star A. The Elements: A pumpkin Bubble Wrap A cat on a leash Start with the sentence “And I thought you were…” Untitled Beth T. “And … Read more
Weekend Quickie #213 Saturday, January 7, 2017 One Image, One Prompt, One Emotion 200 Words A starfish that grants wishes curiosity The image below is a glow-in-the-dark mushroom found amid the moss of the Monteverde Rainforest in Costa Rica.
The Iron Writer Challenge #181 2017 Spring Equinox Challenge #2 500 Words, 5 Days, 4 Elements The Authors: Keith Badowski, Malissa Greenwood, C Rose Lange The Elements: Puppy Love Bubble gum Playing with fire Velvet gloves Beneath the Glove Keith Badowski Despite the agony of her chronic pain, Ally Chase felt relieved as Web scurried … Read more
Weekend Quickie #212 Saturday, December 31, 2016 One Image, One Prompt, One Emotion 200 Words an impish muse a new year’s resolution
Weekend Quickie #211 Saturday, December 24, 2016 One Image, One Prompt, One Emotion 200 Words Saudade or “A Nostalgic longing at Christmas” The North Star