The Rules of the game:
1) Take a random word from a book, dictionary, newspaper, cereal packet or whatever.
2) Pick out a question from any number of sources. I've found one or two from internet ads, Facebook etc.
3) Write a piece of verse or prose which attempts to answer the question, while making sure to include the word.
Here are three of my latest offerings:
Word: Plaster
Question: Are you writing a book?
If I was to sit down and write a book
(And I am a true book-lover) ,
I'd fill it with words to inspire great hope,
And plaster my name on the cover!
Word: Cheaper
Question: Why is finding a job such a struggle?
The ideal job is hard to find.
The best get snapped up quickly.
I have to advertise myself
And lay the charm on thickly.
I need to let my new boss know
I'm really quite a keeper.
I'll do the job of ten good men
But do it ten times cheaper!
Word: Voices
Question: Is this poetry?
Most people think that poetry
Is just words set to rhythm and rhyme.
I don't think that it's ever that simple
To achieve such a feat so sublime.
To me, poetry's an expression
Of the voices inside of your head.
I don't have great wit, but my writing
Keeps me sane. Without it, I'm dead!
Dawn Ferrett
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-quick-game-of-word-and-question/
