Not So Artful At Athletics (Limerick & Haiku Prompt)
When I was in elementary school, I was really bad at two things — art and athletics. Come to think of it, I’m still bad at them. And that leads me to this week’s alternative poetry prompt themes: school and/or things you aren’t good at.
First, a limerick about my art prowess … or lack thereof:
Please do not make me paint. Have a heart!
I was awful at art from the start.
Flunking finger paint’s rare,
But I did it. So there!
Use a house-painting pro and be smart.
And now my unathletic haiku (senryu):
I hope for my name,
As the girls pick their teammates.
Next to last again.
Now, of course, it’s your turn. Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to write some verse about school and/or things you aren’t good at. When you’ve posted your poem(s), please return here and add a direct link to your themed poetry, using Mr. Linky. There’s no rush, by the way, because you have until September 5th to post it.
Limerick and Haiku Prompts Participants
| 1. Random Short Stories 2. Nickers and Ink 3. The Mane Point |
4. kouji 5. MommyWizdom 6. sister AE |
UPDATE: Mr. Linky is now closed, but you can still add links to your verse about school and/or things you aren’t good at in the Comments. And if you’d like to participate in a new poetry prompt, you can always find my latest one here.
Tags: Art Limerick, Athletics, Elementary School Art, Gym Class Poem, House Painting Humor, School Humor, Teammates, Writing Prompts
one day will do a limerick!
Never was so good at softball . . . especially in gym clas:
THE BIG HITTER, at NICKERS AND INK
Blessings,
Linda
I’m finally catching up after a summer got the better of me and I couldn’t resist this prompt even though it is after the post-by date. But whatever!