National Poetry Month, in 140 characters or less

NPR’s Tell Me More show is celebrating National Poetry Month by encouraging listeners to write “twitter poems” and posting them on Twitter with the hashtag #TMMPoetry.  If your tweet-poem stands out, you might be contacted to record your poem for the show.

So, if you’ve been meaning to do some creative writing but haven’t found the time, here’s your chance.  Everyone has time to dash off 140 poetic characters, right?  Plus, there’s the potential for minor fame and glory.  Do it!  And then post your poem in the comments, too.  Here are some examples to get you started:

melissarholm The last time he held me he said “You feel good.” Thinking this was a question, I answered “No.”

IamtheStrider #tmmpoetry..when i set foot outside my personal world i strive to remember my life jacket to keep from being drowned in the now

InVinceWil you are / a journey and / a destination. I have / maps, a legend and a canteen / of rum #cinquain #tmmpoetry

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