Poppy's Prompts is discontinued...
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APRIL FOOLS'! (If you're in Australia, otherwise early or late April Fools' I guess.)
The monthly prompts will continue with all the same rules etc, except that I will no longer be selecting winners... which means there's no cut off date for submitting your poems! Take as long as you want, just make sure to share the link in the comments so I, and anyone who wants to read the entries, can find them easily.
Here's the link to the March Edition Winners, and here are the links to the previous months' prompts if you want to check them out:
And here are...
The Prompts:
- Sabotage
- Strawberry
- Disposable
- Cassette
- Glass
Happy writing! :)
March 15, 2026
Merriam Webster - Word of the day: Tranche refers to a division or portion of a whole. World Contact Day is commemorated every year on March 15. It is a unique observance held globally to focus on communicating with extraterrestrial life and exploring the possibility that intelligent beings may exist beyond Earth. World Contact Day inspires people to invoke their curiosity and spend time thinking about the universe and the mysteries surrounding it. What is the “Ides of March”? According to the Roman calendar, the Ides are a monthly occurrence. In March and other months with 31 days, the Ides always falls on the 15th; it falls on the 13th in months with 30 days. The Ides traditionally marked the arrival of the new Moon and was cause for celebration. The word “Ides” is derived from Latin, meaning “to divide.” Mothering Sunday in 2026 falls on Sunday, March 15. Mothering Sunday, celebrated in the United Kingdom and Ireland, occurs on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is exactly three weeks before Easter. Unlike the fixed-date Mother's Day in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, Mothering Sunday’s date changes each year according to the Christian liturgical calendar. On March 15, 2026, several notable observances and events are celebrated: Dumbstruck Day: A day to express frustration. Everything You Think is Wrong Day: A day to challenge and celebrate wrong beliefs. International Day Against Police Brutality: A day to raise awareness and advocate against police violence. My look at today, March 15, 2026 below:
By Denise E Lindquistabout 24 hours ago in Writers
The Future of Fixation: Exploring Advanced Maxillofacial Implants
Maxillofacial surgery has changed significantly over the last two decades. Earlier, fracture management and reconstructive procedures were more invasive, recovery was longer, and implant options were limited. Today, surgeons have access to advanced maxillofacial implants that are more precise, lighter, and biologically friendly. These developments are shaping the future of fixation in facial trauma and reconstructive surgery.
By Siora Surgicals 7 days ago in Writers
Comments (21)
Poppy! I wrote one for this prompt, like 2 weeks ago, but I don't wanna publish it to Vocal because it might be publishable elsewhere (I rather love it). I'm torn!! (Maybe Discord?)
Decided to just focus on one prompt this time: https://shein-fashion-discovery.top/poets/see-me-m4q60hgt%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E. Thanks for the prompts!
Oh heck I didn't actually include the link lol Here it is: https://shein-fashion-discovery.top/poets/fragile-v41p03ff%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Here's my first one: https://shein-fashion-discovery.top/poets/i-can-be-scary-too%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
I finally got around to doing one of these prompts! I tried something that I instantly regretted. Here it is - https://shein-fashion-discovery.top/poets/strawberry-hill%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Ooo, I love these words and I finally managed to get one in for your wonderful prompt series :) Here is my attempt! https://shein-fashion-discovery.top/poets/manifestations-of-love%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Here is another attempt. This one peeled jagged https://shein-fashion-discovery.top/poets/neat%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
My turn... https://shein-fashion-discovery.top/poets/evisceration%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Here is one https://shein-fashion-discovery.top/poets/she-was-the-world%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
As a cautionary note - this is all your fault Poppy. when two worlds collide. My instance on not playing by the rules and your fine ass words. Well done, you did this. You made me do this. Okay...is that enough of an out? https://shein-fashion-discovery.top/poets/puzzle-lqq8071s%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Here's a bit of family nostalgia... https://shein-fashion-discovery.top/poets/shaylee-s-sweet-strawberries%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
On it!
Thanks again for another set of interesting prompts.
Here you go! https://shein-fashion-discovery.top/poets/strawberry-ruse%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Thank you for your prompts!
So...looks like I might be first out the starting block - https://shein-fashion-discovery.top/poets/me-ves-y-sufres%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E - makes a bloody change, eh? Sorry for the sadness in this one.
My heart was GLASS but you thought it was DISPOSABLE. Think you can SABOTAGE me? Think again because I have everything to bring you down in that CASSETTE. It's either that or Karma would push STRAWBERRIES up your ass. You choose. That's what Mr Brain came up with, lol. I'm glad it doesn't have a deadline. I'll see what I can do.
Yay!! More!!!!! Ooh, i Love the words…”cassette” is my fave right now. Nice update. I think removing the winners is a solid change. Gives it a more creative focus. I’m thrilled to try this one, VB! 😊❤️
Looking forward to reading many masterpieces inspired by April’s prompts.✅🤩
Woohoo! Cheers to another round of great prompts!!
Let's be honest, I completely forgot that tomorrow is April 1st. Thanks for the reminder! So excited for the new prompts!
BOOM! Another Poppy's Prompt Thingo. Excited about this, as ever!