We’ve all heard that phrase, “It’s not the destination, but the journey.” Let’s put that idea to the test today.
Write a poem where you start with the last line and work your way to it. It’ll be all about the journey you take to get there. Need a jump-off point to help you along your way?
Here’s a photo:
And a video:
Let them influence your words. If you’d like an extra challenge, be sure to include the word “quiet” in your piece.
We’ve made a small change to the link up. There will no longer be a link up post on Friday. Please link your entry here, either with a pingback or in the comments. You’ve got until Friday at midnight EST to link up. We will then take all the links and ask the community to vote on their favorite on Saturday.
The winner will be featured on Sunday and be entered for a chance to be included in our Spring edition of the magazine.
The Reverie 
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[…] Written in response to The Reverie’s “Quiet Journey” prompt […]
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Here is my contribution!
http://annieb222.com/2014/10/22/the-clouds-come-calling/
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[…] in Strambatto Romagnuolo poetry form, in response to “Quiet Journey” from The Reverie. This poem was written as an accompanying piece to […]
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[…] in response to The Reverie’s prompt, quiet […]
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[…] The Reverie Poetry Prompt – Quiet Journey […]
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[…] fall short as i'm [treading] [beneath the crevices], starting to sink under trying to find the [quiet] to breathe [breathe] in the [quiet] and *ah* swallow the [silence] Sometimes an "ah" is enough as […]
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[…] last line in a stanza is a couplet of four syllables repeated. This is also in response to “The Reverie Journal’s weekly prompt, which this is week was “Quiet […]
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My contribution:
http://stacilys.wordpress.com/2014/10/23/the-quiet-journey-monotetra/
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[…] is poem is my submission this week to The Reverie Journal based on the prompt of a “Quiet Journey”, in which I came up with the last line first […]
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[…] impetus to light a fire under my reluctant self. Then taking that prompt with the prompt I wrote for The Reverie this week, and OctPoWriMo Day 23–well, blend them together and out came […]
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First I want to say that this is difficult for me as my ‘poetry’ generally is inspired by strong emotions and a certain person; however I thank you for the opportunity to stretch my notions of writing with your prompts. While still not pleased with the results, I am a bit happier with this one and hopefully I will get where I want to be without anguish and despair being my only fuel.
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And I did start from the last line working my way back to a beginning one or two lines at a time, but used only the photo and title of the prompt for my cues.
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I am glad you are finding the prompts helpful. Poetry certainly has a base in strong emotions. I hope our prompts can help you build further off those.
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Lonely Stairway
Tying twin laces my eyes drift
I note two empty hooks
White porcelain gleaming bare
While a shelf is missing four books
And six hangers are strewn with no care
Slipping on my jacket I stop short.
In a space all too still and silent
I yearn to yell and scream
But vow to remain quiet
Wishing it were but a dream
Walking out with wallet and keys
There it sets upon the table
What was meant to please
Can’t leave without it … unwilling and unable
Tap, tap, tap; dash the way down
My push opens the door
As I hit the ground
My hair bristles in a breeze
Traffic noises seem muffled
Like rustling autumn leaves
With my head wrapped in a fog
Whirring thoughts damper the din
Slapping leather soles on pavement
The lone sound I seem to let in
Too quickly my last steps are near
Neck craning, sill against my knee
Into window panes I peer
Through my face reflected back at me
In a crowded room
A solitary table’s chairs are empty
With heavy heart I clutch my gift
Left standing outside looking in
Cut-off from clinking cutlery and dishes
Gazing upon unfilled goblets
Barren bowls and unmet wishes
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I love the story-telling quality of this. You have a talent for creating a vivid scene. Well done.
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Hi! Here is my take. 🙂
http://malloryterry.blogspot.com/2014/10/quiet-journey.html
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[…] path is not made done til' we say bye from earth this is my last […]
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I decided to put the link on a second time because one of the pingbacks doesn’t work. http://franzical.wordpress.com/2014/10/24/a-path-is-not-made/
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[…] week’s prompt really brought out so many amazing pieces of poetry. We are just blown away by the sheer awesomeness […]
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[…] https://thereveriejournal.com/2014/10/20/quiet-journey/ […]
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http://shilyot.wordpress.com/2014/10/30/quiet-journey/
Enjoying the challenge: Quietly.
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[…] impetus to light a fire under my reluctant self. Then taking that prompt with the prompt I wrote for The Reverie this week, and OctPoWriMo Day 23–well, blend them together and out came […]
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[…] The last line in a stanza is a couplet of four syllables repeated. This is also in response to “The Reverie Journal’s weekly prompt, which this is week was “Quiet […]
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