January 1, 2011 · 12:01 am
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Prompt #1 for 2011: Embark

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••> The first prompt for 2011 is “EMBARK”.

So as a new year full of new possibilities opens, let the word embark spark your muse… or choose to go in your own direction with your piece this week. Just let yourself go with whatever it is that moves you to write.

Relax, respond to the prompt when you’re ready — or just leave a comment to say hi! As always, welcome to the the Island!!! 😉

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36 responses to “Prompt #1 for 2011: Embark”

  1. totomai
    January 1, 2011 at 1:06 am

    here’s mine.

    happy new year everyone. I just turned 33

    http://distillingthoughts.blogspot.com/2010/12/33.html

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  3. Anthony North
    January 1, 2011 at 4:39 am

    Okay, I couldn’t stay away from blogging long, so I’m back, with a new blog.

    http://anthonynorth.com/2011/01/calmed-embark

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  5. Rinkly Rimes
    January 1, 2011 at 6:00 am

    http://rinklyrimes.blogspot.com/2010/06/twinkle-twinkle.html

    A good prompt as we all embark on a New Year!

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  6. Berowne
    January 1, 2011 at 6:44 am

    Another “Happy New Year,” this time from me.
    http://savagereflections.blogspot.com

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  7. Irene
    January 1, 2011 at 7:33 am

    Happy 2011! Let it be simply glorious.

    another year spun

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  8. vivinfrance
    January 1, 2011 at 10:23 am

    I loved this prompt. First poem written on this new computer: http://vivinfrance.wordpress.com

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  10. RJ
    January 1, 2011 at 11:53 am

    Happy New Year’s Day!

    May all your resolutions be kept – or at the very least, may you totally enjoy breaking a few. ☼

    http://1ightverse.blogspot.com/2011/01/happy-new-years-day.html

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  11. Kodjo Deynoo
    January 1, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    This is one of my dreams for the new year

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  13. annell Livingston
    January 1, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    Slipped through another, take a deep breath, Embark!

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  15. pamela
    January 1, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    An interesting prompt. Happy New Year to all!
    I wrote this the other day. We have a friend who is
    suffering from dementia, something I have never
    witnessed before. It is sad to see someone’s mind
    leaving them.

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  23. Sharp Little Pencil
    January 2, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    One more. Don’t worry, it’s animal-free…! This prompt has really gotten my 2011 off to a great start… thank you so much. Amy

    http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/01/03/time-travel/

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  29. uma.a
    January 6, 2011 at 8:49 am

    Nice prompt !…Mine is here for “embark”
    http://umaspoembook.blogspot.com/2011/01/abc-of-better-thoughts.html
    Happy New Year to everyone!

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