Post & Poetry is a collection of creative prompts, very tiny writings, and simple, mindful “hands on” projects–all inspired by vintage postage stamps. Individual posts appear throughout the week on Instagram (@postandpoetry) and are gathered here by theme.
The goal of P&P is play, not perfection.
These prompts and ideas are for writers and creators of all ages and abilities.
(That’s all of us!)
MOON
Reflecting: Do you ever sense that the moon is very nearby? What does that feel like? Does it make you feel at home? like a visitor? like a stranger?
Listening: “Shine On, Harvest Moon” (Rosemary Clooney); “I Don’t Want to Live on the Moon” (Ernie, Sesame Street); “Fly Me to the Moon” (Frank Sinatra); “Clair de Lune” (Johann Debussy); “Man on the Moon” (REM)
FOUR FREEDOMS
Reflecting: What activity, image, or object represents freedom of speech to you? freedom of worship? freedom from want? freedom from fear? Do you think of these freedoms are rights? promises? hopes? dreams?
Listening: “Song of Freedom” (Irving Berlin); “Freedom” (Jon Batiste); “Everybody Deserves to be Free” (Resistance Revival Chorus); “Free Bird” (Lynyrd Skynyrd); “I Want To Break Free” (Queen); “Everybody Wants Freedom” (traditional)
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
Reflecting: If you made a newspaper about your life, what would the biggest headline be? Why is it important to write your own story?
Listening: “The Writer’s Life” (Blue Moon Swing), “Mr. Reporter” (The Kinks), “The Interview” (Philip Glass), “Headline News” (Inez Andrews)
MUPPETS
Reflecting: How do you “make a difference in this world”? What is one thing you can do today to make the world “a little better”?
Listening: covers of “Rainbow Connection” by Willie Nelson, The Carpenters, Paul Williams (the songwriter!), and The Harvard Din & Tonics
LEARNING FOR LIFE
Reflecting: What is something new you would like to learn? What is stopping you?
Listening: “The Reading Rainbow Theme”; “I’m Gonna Read (500 Books),” Turtle Dance Music; “The Library Card Song,” Working with Lemons (from Arthur!); “Reader Meet Author,” Morrissey
a moving yarn: 