A word prompt to get your creativity flowing this weekend. How you use the prompt is up to you. Write a piece of flash fiction, a poem, a chapter for your novel…anything you like. Or take the challenge below – there are no prizes – it’s not a competition but rather a fun writing exercise. If you want to share what you come up with, please leave a link to it in the comments.
Word Prompt
Saturnine
Challenge
Weekend Writing Prompt #299: This weekend your challenge is to write a poem or a piece of prose in exactly 47 words using the word “Saturnine”.
The challenge is simple: each week you will be given an exact number of words you can use to write a poem or piece of prose. You can use any format or style you like; go wherever your inspiration takes you. The only rules are these:
- your poem / prose must contain this week’s word (see note below). The word does not have to count towards the exact word count total – it can be in the title, or the first letters of the lines of a poem can spell it out – you can be as creative as you want as long as it’s there somewhere.
- the length of your poem / prose must match the number of words stated in this week’s challenge. No more. No less.
- A note on the word: you can use any variation of the word (for example: call, calls, calling, called etc). If you find you are struggling to use this week’s word you may substitute it for a synonym – just include a note to explain the swap. Remember, this is supposed to be fun! 🙂
Can’t wait to read what you have come up with!
Hey, it’s me again. Here we are, with a tiny touch of astrology
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Hello Sammi,
After an interminably long hiatus, I am back with my takes on your wonderful prompts!
https://blogternator.com/melancholia/
Cheers!
Venky
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Welcome back, Venky! 🙂
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I had a bit of fun with this challenge. 🙂
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I know it reads more like a journal entry than a poem, but…
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Here is mine for this weekend Sammy!
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Hi, thanks for the prompt – never used this word previously 🙂
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Thanks, Sammi ❤
Here's my contribution –
Much love,
David
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It’s been one of those weeks and today has been no different.
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Thanks, Sammi.
Here’s my entry: https://pebblegalaxy.blog/2023/02/19/seven-saturnine-poems-reflections-on-loss-sorrow-and-existence/
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My pingback didn’t work, so here’s the link.
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Thanks for another fantastic word, Sammi: Here’s mine: https://notestowomen.wordpress.com/2023/02/19/shall-we-dance/
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Something a little different at https://bobfairfield.org/2023/02/20/sammiscribbles-weekend-writing-prompt-299/
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Apparently pingbacks have ceased to cooperate so, somewhat belatedly, here is mine:
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