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Poetry Prompt: Sonder

/ Katrina Kaye / Leave a comment

For your prompt use the concept of the word “sonder” to inspire a poem/free write/journal entry. Take a look at the definition and explore what it means in your own words. Does this word remind you of something/ someone/ a time in your life? How does this word play a role in your life? Maybe try some people watching and create a short story/dialogue of what is the mind of a stranger? You do not have to use the word in your writing but use the concept.

You are welcome to share your creation in the comment section below or on the Spill the Ink Facebook Page.

Dragonfly

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Katrina Kaye

you are brilliant

in the sunlight

a flourish of
wings and things

misunderstood

I am not a
playmate

I only want
to watch you
sparkle

I only want
a little bit
of your reflection

the ability
to see what
you are

I am in awe

nothing more

I tremble
and blush at
the sight of you

so quick

so colorful

“Dragonfly” is previously published in The Green Shoe Sanctuary (2022).

Collapse

/ Katrina Kaye

Katrina Kaye

I had a poem
on my tongue
when I closed
my eyes.

It was stolen
by sleep.

A tiny collapse
of dreams
and empires,
only grand
because of its
destruction.

“Collapse” is previously published in Rabbit for Luck (2016).