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For a decade, Fifteen Minutes of Fiction had a weekly writing prompt. Some of these are specific to certain times of year, or specific holidays. They are presented here in no particular order; click the "Get Another" link to see another randomly selected prompt.Light and Dark
Normally in the fall we have a "Fall Poetry" writing prompt, which encourages people to write about fall colors. This morning as I was sitting at the breakfast table, however, I was struck by how dark it is outside. Increasing darkness is another part of fall.Write a poem that contrasts light and darkness. Use any poetry form you like.