181. Sand. For miles and miles, nothing but sand and dry, scorching heat. Parched throat, sweaty, sunburned brow. Oasis. Mirage.
182. Use all of the following words in a poem: shuffle, back, starts, flat, tug, gone.
183. Write a poem about hope or honor.
184. Write a poem using the following image: someone sleeping in a car.
185. The campfire burns, and marshmallows melt, seeping liquid sugar into the hot flames. The stick is charred, and we smack our lips in the dark.
186. Use all of the following words in a poem: stamp, bail, treat, keel, gray, joint.
187. Write a poem about a photograph.
188. Write a poem using the following image: adults dressed in costumes.
189. The stars wrap themselves around Earth in a celestial embrace.
190. Use all of the following words in a poem: net, brisk, mammoth, oily, pierce, wobbly, young.
191. Write a poem about innocence and corruption.
192. Write a poem using the following image: someone opening a letter near the mailbox.
193. Write a poem to someone who always offends you or makes you angry.
194. Use all of the following words in a poem: drive, clock, sparkle, yellow, palm, dress.
195. Write a poem about corporations.
196. Write a poem using the following image: a lone red balloon floating up into the sky.
197. A politician on the dais, a preacher in the pulpit, and seekers in the stands.
198. Use all of the following words in a poem: bridge, watch, lower, square, faded, bound, shoe, crooked.
199. Write a poem about moving on.
200. Write a poem using the following image: the aftermath of a bar fight.