National Poetry Writing Month Day 3

What is National Poetry Writing Month?Welcome, art enthusiasts and wordsmiths alike, to another episode of Create Art Podcast! We are diving headfirst into the enchanting world of poetry as we celebrate National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo). This annual event, which takes place every April, encourages poets and aspiring writers around the globe to embrace their creativity and commit to writing a poem each day for the entire month.The Beauty of National Poetry Writing Month:NaPoWriMo, similar to its prose-centric counterpart National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is a celebration of the written word and the boundless creativity that can flow when one dedicates themselves to a daily practice. Poets of all levels of expertise are invited to take part, from seasoned wordsmiths to those just dipping their toes into the vast ocean of verse.Create Art Podcast has always been a haven for artists to share their creative processes, and NaPoWriMo offers a unique opportunity for poets to reflect on their craft. With a daily commitment to producing poetry, participants discover new facets of their writing style, experiment with various forms, and explore uncharted emotional territories.Prompt for todayhere’s our prompt for the day – optional, as always. Today, we’d like to challenge you to write a surreal prose poem. For inspiration, check out Franz Kafka’s collection of short parables (my favorite is “The Green Dragon”).Poem for TodayA Coffee Shop in Abilene Texas 3 April 24 I walked into a coffee shop in Abilene Texas Spent the next few decades trying to find it again The Purple Pope of Abilene was slinging drinks behind the counter He was also slinging smack in the back room Preaching the words of one Andre’ Breton Who I never heard of in my travels at that time A painter sat in that coffee shop He mistook Abilene Texas for Abilene Kansas And was stuck there for decades for his mistake He sold me paintings of Nietzsche and Hendrix  And one that was cursed with ants crawling over skulls in a jungle He was our version of Dali There were poetry readings spontaneously Mostly young men gathered around a table Slipping pieces of paper back and forth to each other And the one I call Bear Belting out my feeble scratching's with the authority of Tzara Helping me find my voice in the chaos of the day On-the-spot spectacles occurred with no frequency Drag shows, one-act plays and pronouncements  Spelling out the flaws of this Texas town As if Artaud was among us Sharing his absinthe As these playwrights downed another spiked smart drink Oh to be back there Back in my youth When life was simpler When I thought I had made the biggest mistake I found a home Where I could be what I dreamed If only for a few hours a day And after all these years of searching For another place to replace the first one I have found it But now I am the old man The painter The poet The playwright And the youth that comes empowers me There is a new Purple pope that I share conspiracy stories with There is a new Breton A new Tzara A new Artaud And a new me Reach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email [email protected] 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: [email protected] YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please 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.I am trying to utilize YouTube more, so make sure to check out my YouTube Channel to see me doing the episodes right in front of you. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy