Britt Decker, our host at www.ethicalela.com today for the Open Write, shares a prompt that proves that we walk by thousands of writing opportunities everyday. We walk in them, past them, heck – we wear them! She shows us how to take a t-shirt from our closet with words, a picture, or a memory that will inspire poetry. It's as simple as going to the closet and considering all the possibilities. I love how her t-shirts inspire a poem about her own need of distance between work and play. Read the prompt here, and consider writing with us. I bought a t-shirt at the NCTE conference in Anaheim, California last November with a message I enjoy sharing – your story matters. My poem is a 3x5 today - short and simple like an index card - three lines, five syllables.
Your Story Matters
you’re a child in God’s
great universe so
your story matters
I need to remember this post when I am feeling fresh out of writing ideas for the SOLSC this year; I’m concerned it will happen faster than usual, for some reason. I own a plethora of tshirts about reading…now wondering if that should be my theme! Your poem is succinct and powerful; thanks for the inspiration!
Common Threads 
Beautiful words.
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Agreed- beautiful. 3X5 was just right for what you wanted to convey! And thank you for sharing the prompt.
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I have a LOT of t-shirts, so this post may be a real gift. Thank you in advance. I love the 3 x 5 form and the simple truth of your poem.
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Love this idea of T-shirt poetry. Mine: Wonder Woman
Wonder, Woman!
Dream BIG, be BRAVE
Set your heart free,
Be open to WONDER!
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Kim, in a few words you’ve shared an incredible message. I sure had fun today looking for my favorite t-shirt.
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I love that 3×5 poem. Sweet form I just heard about today. And a sweet message in your poem, succinct and TRUTH!
What a great tee-shirt you had to write about and wear! And you got it at NCTE–even better! I love the message.
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I need to remember this post when I am feeling fresh out of writing ideas for the SOLSC this year; I’m concerned it will happen faster than usual, for some reason. I own a plethora of tshirts about reading…now wondering if that should be my theme! Your poem is succinct and powerful; thanks for the inspiration!
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