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Poetry Prompt for April 5, 2023

History of National Poetry Writing Month
National Poetry Writing Month (also known as NaPoWriMo) is a creative writing project held annually in April in which participants attempt to write a poem each day for one month. NaPoWriMo coincides with National Poetry Month in the United States of America and Canada.
This website is owned and operated by Maureen Thorson, a poet living in Washington, DC. Inspired by NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month), she started writing a poem a day for the month of April back in 2003, posting the poems on her blog. When other people started writing poems for April and posting them on their own blogs, Maureen linked to them. After a few years, so many people were doing NaPoWriMo that Maureen decided to launch an independent website for the project.
My History with National Poetry Writing Month
I started writing poetry in 1988 after I had been exposed to T.S. Elliot in my honors English class in high school. In 1992 I started reading my poetry publicly at Espresso Europia Coffee Shop in Abilene Tx while I was in the United States Air Force. While living in Rockford Illinois I published my first book of poetry Throwing Yourself at the Ground and Missing in 2007 followed by Postcards From Someone You Don't Know in 2008 Wisdom From the Sack in 2010 and Shaving Crop Circles In My Chest Hair in 2017. You can get copies of all of these books in my merch section. In 2020 I started publishing my podcast version of the challenge and those can be viewed here for 2020 and here for 2021.
What I am doing differently for Poetry Month
For 2023 I am not going to be just writing poems in April, I will be writing poems all year round. Also, since I will be writing all year round, I am using a different source for my prompts. There is a blog called Think Written and you can find it here. I will also be performing these works at Katora Coffee House here in Fredericksburg Virginia on their Friday Night Snaps Open Mic Poetry reading. Some of the podcast episodes you will hear will be a live recording of me reading the poem to a live audience, other times I will be reading it in the comfort of my home studio. I do plan on posting my work to the NaPoWriMo site and interacting with the poets there and see if they want to read their work on this podcast.
Todays Poetry Prompt
No Prompt just write 
Todays Poem
Perspective 
9 Jan 2023, 2103 
Mancave 
A 6-year-old shot their teacher on January 6th 
It was the 2nd anniversary of those who send thoughts and prayers to gunshot victims 
And storm the Capitol 
And go to church on Sunday 
And say they are patriots 
And call people who jump when they hear a familiar crack in the air triggered snowflake libtards 
A 6-year-old shot their teacher on January 6th 
That teacher was in critical condition 
That teacher was forgotten because of a football player who almost died on the field 
The shooting didn’t make the front page of a major newspaper 
The prayers all went to the millionaire athlete 
That teacher was probably underpaid 
Probably skipped a few meals to provide supplies  
For the kids in her class 
Probably never handled a handgun themself 
A 6-year-old shot their teacher on January 6th 
The metal detectors were off that day 
The ones that children, Fucking Children had to walk through without protest 
Without thought as to why they had to  
As the lawgivers in congress celebrated the removal and requirement 
Of having to pass through the same detectors  
That their lackeys' actions caused to make the detectors necessary 
That’s true patriotism right there folks   
A 6-year-old shot their teacher on January 6th 
And now they are in custody 
And now they are given around-the-clock attention 
And the question is where does a 6-year-old gets a handgun  
And who taught the child to fire it 
And who taught the child to use it in anger 
And who taught the child  
Who do we hold responsible 
Who pays for the trauma of the ensuing lockdown 
Where kids accept what they are told 
Pretend you are dead, be quiet, and don’t move 
No matter how many shots are fired stay down 
A 6-year-old shot their teacher on January 6th 
A 74-year-old man-child in his Florida resort 
Who instigated a riot 
Who stole top secret documents 
Who’s crimes have been revealed time and time again 
Sips his Diet Coke and munches on his big macs  
Inflames the weak-minded 
Love the ignorant 
Love the children, as long as they satisfy his carnal needs 
He walks free 
A 6-year-old shot their teacher on January 6th 
How many days have gone by 
How many other teachers have been shot or assaulted 
How many other insurrections in other countries need to happen to satiate old men’s pride 
I stand here, doing all I can not to cry 
Here I stand a witness to a 14-year-old boy in a faraway land 
Being shot and strapped to the front of a jeep 
Paraded in front of his village as a warning 
Did it happen on January 6th, I can’t remember 
Should we just accept this horrid portrayal of groundhogs' day 
And relive another shooting every day 
A 6-year-old shot their teacher on January 6th 
And on January 13th my children must practice their lockdown drill 
So that some inbred small dick asshat can clutch lustfully to his second amendment  
An amendment he probably doesn’t know by heart 
An amendment that doesn’t say what he thinks it says 
A 6-year-old shot their teacher on January 6th 
A 6-year-old shot their teacher on January 6th 
A 6-year-old shot their teacher on January 6th 
Let it sink in, let it permeate your brain 
A 6-year-old shot their teacher  
A 6-year-old shot  
A 6-year-old  
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Commentary Mercy

Practice Mercy
How can you add an element of mercy to your art? I discuss what my thoughts on mercy are for my artistic practice and being more mindful. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about how I am utilizing the card I draw every week if you decide to pick up a deck and do these let me know.
Links on Mercy
Kickstart Creativity
Mercy Definitions
Mercy compassion or forbearance (see FORBEARANCE sense 1) shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one's power. Imprisonment rather than death imposed as a penalty for first-degree murder. A blessing that is an act of divine favor or compassion. A fortunate circumstance. compassionate treatment of those in distress.
Mercy Challenge
Reflect on how your creative work could bestow mercy or blessing upon yourself, someone else, or this broken world.
Can you or your team imagine how conflict could be transcended through a thoughtfully designed work of art or public performance?
Map out one act of mercy can ripple into your home, workplace, community, country, and world.
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Commentary Loving Kindness

Practice Love and Kindness
Being kind to yourself will be reflected in your art. If we are too harsh on ourselves, how can we be kind to others? I am pushing myself to higher and more transparent levels. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about how I am utilizing the card I draw every week if you decide to pick up a deck and do these let me know.
Links on Kindness
Kickstart Creativity
Interview with Emile Pandofi on Replenishing your creative energy
Love and Kindness Definitions
Kindness: the quality or state of being kind, a kind deed: FAVOR, archaic : AFFECTION
Love: strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties, an attraction based on sexual desire: affection and tenderness felt by lovers, affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests
Lovingkindness: tender and benevolent affection
Loving Kindness Challenge
As you practice extending love, do you feel your heart opening up to creativity? How? Why?
Reflect alone or in a group: What are some of the most moving pieces of art made in the name of love?
Meditate now:
May I be filled with loving kindness, may I feel safe from inner and outer dangers, may I be well in body and mind, and may I be at ease and happy.
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Commentary Justice

Creating Justice
Many of us as artists and audiences have experiences injustice, but how can we use our art for justice? I will discuss what ways I can use my art for social justice and why we should. I am pushing myself to higher and more transparent levels. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about how I am utilizing the card I draw every week if you decide to pick up a deck and do these let me know.
Links on Justice
Kickstart Creativity
Saul Williams
CEC Artslink
Justice Definition
Justice
the maintenance or administration of what is just, especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishments
a judge of an appellate court or court of last resort (as a supreme court)
 the administration of law
 the quality of being just, impartial, or fair
the principle or ideal of just dealing or right action
the quality of conforming to law
conformity to truth, fact, or reason
Justice Challenge
Design a creative routine or project rooted in your particular strivings toward a more just world
Reflect on how others have connected their creative inclinations to justice work
Can you point to one word, image, or phrase that connects your own life efforts to work for justice
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Commentary Joy

Being Joyful
When I worked in customer service, we were told people could hear our smiles. In art, people can feel our joy. Let's talk about how we can add joy to our art today. I am pushing myself to higher and more transparent levels. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about how I am utilizing the card I draw every week if you decide to pick up a deck and do these let me know.
Links on Artistic Joy
Kickstart Creativity
Joy Definition
Hospitable:
1a the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires: DELIGHT b the expression or exhibition of such emotion: GAIETY
2 a state of happiness or felicity: BLISS
3 a source or cause of delight
Joy Challenge
Keep a running list of things that bring you joy. Let something on your list inspire your next creation.
Consider a joyful milestone in your life. What might that experience teach you about finding joy in your life?
Joyful Ways to Reach Out To The Podcast
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Commentary Hospitality

Being Hospitable
Creating is not a one-way street, you need to make others feel welcome in your space. Being hospitable is today's theme, I'll be talking about ways to welcome others into your space and create a community by just being hospitable. I am pushing myself to higher and more transparent levels. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about how I am utilizing the card I draw every week if you decide to pick up a deck and do these let me know.
Ronkia Merl's Bio
Ronika is an award-winning screenwriter, writer, and producer.Having placed highly in both the Academy Nicholl Fellowship as well as the Austin Film Festival in 2019, she has since expanded her slate to contain more than 22 feature-length scripts, 4 of which are currently in preproduction or development with various production companies.
She is also producing her "Wicklow Stories" Anthology "The Pier" in coordination with No Wifi.
Her autobiography "The Unfinished Heart" is slated for publication in the coming years, and her textbook for Irish Screenwriters "The Hustle" is now available on Amazon or can be purchased directly from her.
She has consulted on projects in the US, UK, South Africa, and Australia.
Links to Ronika's work
Ronika Merl's Website
Ronika Merl's IMDB
Ronkia Merl's Instagram
Ronika Merl's YouTube
Ronika Merl's FaceBook
Previous Episode of Create Art Podcast
GreenLit
The Closing Instagram
The Closing FaceBook
Links on Artistic Hospitality
Kickstart Creativity
Hospitality Definition
Hospitable: given to generous and cordial, reception of guests promising or suggesting a generous and friendly welcome, offering a pleasant or sustaining environment, readily receptive. 
Hospitality Challenge
Reflect alone or with others on what we can learn about global hospitality traditions.
Create for a table a simple centerpiece that tells a story with objects from nature or from your family history. Welcome others into your home or workspace by opening your door at the same time every week. Have tea or wine or prepare a simple meal. Give everyone you've welcomed something practical to do.
Hospitable Ways to Reach Out To The Podcast
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If you have found value in this podcast please feel free to share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.

Commentary: Generous

Being Generous
Creating takes a spirit of generosity, and in today's episode, I will explain the necessity of being generous with your artistic journey. I am pushing myself to higher and more transparent levels. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about how I am utilizing the card I draw every week if you decide to pick up a deck and do these let me know.
Links on Artistic Generosity
Kickstart Creativity
Finding A Mentor Episode with Sam Thiara
Generous Definition
Generous: liberal in giving: OPENHANDED a generous benefactorb: marked by abundance or ample proportions wide overhangs and generous verandas—Lewis Mumford: COPIOUS a thin salt-and-pepper mustache interrupted by a generous nose—Richard Zabelc: characterized by a noble or kindly spirit: MAGNANIMOUS, KINDLYa generous heart 2 archaic: HIGHBORN
Generous Challenge
Compliment a stranger, write a note of thanks, share your expertise, or mentor someone. If you have taken any of these steps already, email me and let me know so as to share it with our community on this podcast.
Generous Ways to Reach Out To The Podcast
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Commentary: Friendship

Being Friendly
Creating takes great friendships, and in today's episode, I will explain the necessity of circling yourself with friends. I am pushing myself to higher and more transparent levels. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about how I am utilizing the card I draw every week if you decide to pick up a deck and do these let me know.
Links on Friendships
Kickstart Creativity
Surrealists
Paris Salons
Previous Episode on Artistic Collaboration
Friendship Definition
Friendship: the state of being friends, they have a long-standing friendship, the quality or state of being friendly: FRIENDLINESS the friendship shown him by his coworkers
Friendship Challenge
Research famous groups from history who regularly met to talk about and share their work. Send a short and simple daily text message or email to remind friends to whittle away at and enjoy our projects. What famous group of friends do you follow or do you have a group of friends now that meets up in real life or virtually, email me and let me know so as to share it with our community on this podcast.
Friendly Ways to Reach Out To The Podcast
To reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.
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If you have found value in this podcast please feel free to share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.

Commentary: Courage

Being Courageous
Creating takes courage, we sometimes reveal things that can scare us because of how they are perceived by the outside world. I am pushing myself to higher and more transparent levels. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need them. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will attempt to do a card a week and record an episode about how I am utilizing the card I draw every week. If you decide to pick up a deck and do these let me know.
Links on Courage
Kickstart Creativity
1 In 6
Being Brave With Your Art Episode
Courage Definition
Courage: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty
Courage Challenge
Speak to someone in your circle you don't know well, or listen with an open heart to a far-fetched idea. I spoke with a number of people this past weekend who were new to me or were old friends and we discussed things that were courageous and far-fetched. The insight shared was priceless and will be with me forever. What conversations have you had that you listened to with an open heart, email me and let me know so as to share it with our community on this podcast.
Common Ways to Reach Out To The Podcast
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If you have found value in this podcast please feel free to share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.
 

Commentary: Commonweal or Creating Art For The Common Good

Creating for the Commonweal or the Common Good
Creating for more than just ourselves and our audience but for the common good of our communities. I am pushing myself to higher and more transparent levels. My wife gave me a box of cards for the holidays in 2022. I was puzzled because they were creativity cards and I thought, what the heck is this, I don't need creativity cards. Well, folks, I was wrong and I will be attempting to do a card a week and record an episode each week about how I am utilizing the card I draw every week. If you decide to pick up a deck and do these let me know.
Commonweal Definition
Commonweal
noun
the common welfare; the public good.
Archaic. the body politic; a commonwealth.
Links to Help You Create for the Common Good
Kickstart Creativity
Idea Space
Creativity Challenge to help the Common Good
Create or improve something for the common good. Donating art supplies, teaching a class, and mentoring someone for free are ways to creatively support the common good. Myself, I plan on donating books and offering my services to help people learn how to podcast. What can you do in your way for your community, email me and let me know so as to share it with our community on this podcast.
Common Ways to Reach Out To The Podcast
To reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.
Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com
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If you have found value in this podcast please feel free to share it with a friend as that is the best way to find new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.