Poetry In Motion - A collaboration

Prompt - Wingspan

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I’ve always been a writer.

At first, my words were scribbled notes in a private journal.

When I finally decided to share, it was a huge step to post a poem online. It felt risky and I was afraid of what others might think.

But the more I posted my words, the more I realized they weren’t just for me.

I didn’t know that writing could be a conversation. I discovered that sharing would give me something in return.

Your voices brought new perspectives. Your thoughts created a reflection of myself I hadn’t seen before. I was growing, without even meaning to.

And somewhere along the way, friendships formed. Not the kind I had planned for, but the kind that snuck up on me, steady and real.

What started as pixels and passing comments became late-night talks, laughter, and a quiet understanding between people who just got it. Who got me.

What once felt distant wasn’t distant at all. Now I love my online community and that’s where this idea began;

What would happen if we each contributed one line in a poetry collaboration?

I’ll give you the prompt, collect your musings, and put them together in a post.

Here goes.

With the prompt "wingspan," write a single poetic line that explores the theme of flight and flying. Will we soar, struggle, glide, or falter? What lifts us? What holds us back?

• Metaphors are welcome. Be mystical and mysterious. It’s better if we don’t get a lot of lines with the word “wingspan”.

• This is a free-verse poem.

• One line per poet. Please keep it under 10 syllables. Shorter is perfect.

• One line per poet.

Put your contribution in the comments below. Lets watch the magic unfold, one line at a time.

This poem will be open for about a week or until activity slows to a stop.

I’ll make some minor edits and post the poem when it’s complete, so stay tuned.

Thank you all for participating.