141+ ‘Rhythm’ Writing Prompts
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Bird’s Eye Observation
Write a daily account as a bird, observing the goings-on of a neighborhood from above.
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The Dance of the Seasons
Write about the transition of seasons, expressing how each season’s unique characteristics affect your moods, activities and outlook.
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Fractured Fairy-Tales
Pick a popular fairy tale and fragment the narrative in non-chronological parts.
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Orchestra of Life
Tell the story of a protagonist whose every move and decision is dictated by a musical score only they can…
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Musical Metropolis
Describe a bustling city scene using alliteration to mimic the rhythm and pace of urban life.
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Alarming Alliteration Adventures
Create a poem filled with alliteration that describes a thrilling adventure or journey.
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Exploring the Villanelle
Write a villanelle, a nineteen-line poem with two repeating rhymes and two refrains.
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Playing with Pantoums
Write a pantoum, a form of poetry where the second and fourth lines of each verse are repeated as the…
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Iambic Pentameter and Rhyme
Pair up iambic pentameter with the rhyme scheme of your choice and write a poem.
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Wrapped in Rhythm
Write a poem solely focusing on the rhythm and rhyme without worrying too much about the subject or purpose.
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The Poet’s Lens
Write a poem to explain what you think a poet’s thought process is like when writing a poem.
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Poetic Undertones
Write a short story imbued with the rhythm and style of a specific type of poetry.
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Timeless Tunes
Write about a specific piece of music or a song that has influenced you the most; detail the nuances of…
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Daily Routines Dissected
Paint a vivid picture of your everyday routine and explore its impact on your life.
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Symphony of Life
Write about how a particular piece of music or song has connected with a significant event or period in your…
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An Ode to Breath
Pen down a poem or a piece of prose that captures the power and significance of mindful breathing.
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Free-verse Visionary
Write a stream-of-consciousness style poem, focusing solely on expression rather than rhyme or rhythm.