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The theme for this one is Winter and we’ll be going through four different challenges. So, step #write up, folks and put on your writing caps!
Every fifteen minutes a new mini-challenge will be released in the POWER HOUR category found on the HOME PAGE. When you have finished the challenge, post your response in the ‘Comment’ box below. Feel free to use the ‘Reply’ function beside other member’s responses to comment on what they’ve posted. Remember, POWER HOUR is all about being social and thinking on your feet. It is designed to help you learn how to write first and edit later. Free-write and have fun!
CHALLENGE NO. 2
A Snow Pal!
- Write a poem, style of your choosing, about a snowman.
Now, Free-write your challenge response any way you choose!
Best of luck! Have Fun and Write On!
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87 Comments for “POWER HOUR – CHALLENGE TWO”
L.E. Gibler
says:Where there is snow,
And a will,
There must be a way.
To make a friend,
In the cold,
A carrot and hat will do.
Don’t name him Frosty,
Or even Olaf,
Try for something new.
(Sorry, my internet went missing for about ten minutes…probably from all of the snow:)
Stephanie Anders
says:I agree on new names! Loved this!
Dave Allen
says:Nice write. I’d just go with ‘Bob.’
charles stone
says:Nice.
Rebecca Braun
says:I like the idea of a more original name. Nice job!
Rebecca Braun
says:Walkin’ with my man
made of snow and string and spam
Fingers cold as ice
But he sure smells nice
We head out to the lake
more snowmen we will make
I’ve got the gingerbread and coal
carrots and a stoll
We ice skate on the frozen water
my snowman dips and sways
No more lonely days
His smile is like a blaze
We dance along the shore
stopping here and there
to make one more
lots of snowy folks
now join us in our coats
Can’t beat a snowy man
later on he takes my hand
sneak a kiss behind a snowbank
and my face feels like snow cake
Love my snowy man
Yes, I do
All is well and bright
With my snowman
On this snowy night
L.E. Gibler
says:Haha, you had me at spam:) Love the wit and originality!
Stephanie Anders
says:Love the spam!
Dave Allen
says:Spam? Man, it’s going to get real ugly when the sun comes out…
Rebecca Braun
says:I told you he smelled nice….lol SPAM! SPAM! SPAM!
charles stone
says:Hmm, string and spam. Okay. Funny.
Travis Baribeau
says:They called him Big Frosty Joe
He was build with jimmy’s back ho
He stood fifteen feet tall
But took a great fall
Now joe is just cold H2O
Anisa Claire
says:Hahahaha! Poor, Joe! That’s quite the fall
Stephanie Anders
says:Ha ha! Love it!
Craig Lincoln
says:How the mighty do fall lol
Dave Allen
says:Not Joe’s day to be coordinated, is it?
Rebecca Braun
says:I can picture the big round parts falling to the ground. This big guy will have a great fall when it’s time to melt!
Claudine S
says:you think you are perfect
cold and clean without defect
glistening glossy deep eyes
perpetuating glossy lies
in a little while you will know
you are only molded snow
when the warmth of the sad sun
clenches you pathetic run
charles stone
says:Great write. I like the vibe.
Tim Hillebrant
says:Nice one, Claudine!
Anisa Claire
says:Hah! Awe. Poor, snowman. But… winter can take a hike! LOL
Stephanie Anders
says:Very good!
Dave Allen
says:Such a short life span, but it’s fun while it lasts!
Rebecca Braun
says:A snowman’s time is definitely too short. Very nice, Claudine! 🙂
charles stone
says:Y’all know I don’t do poetry.
Top Hat
Sitting smartly
Charcoal eyes
Shining brightly
Carrot nose
Like Pinocchio
And a corncob pipe
To smoke
Anisa Claire
says:Haha! I don’t do poetry, either, but I think you did really well! Much better than me, anyway. LOL
Tim Hillebrant
says:Aand Frosty was his name. Well done, Charles!
Gregory Shipman
says:You can “rap” that up in street creds, My Man.
Stephanie Anders
says:I’m not much of a poet myself. You did great!
Dave Allen
says:Good one, Charles!
Rebecca Braun
says:I think you made a valiant effort, Charles!
Stephanie Anders
says:My pipe is too high.
My scarf is too tight.
My buttons are made from fruit loops, 7 pieces high.
Giggles and laughter all around.
It’s all fun and games until the sun sets high.
charles stone
says:Hehe good one
Tim Hillebrant
says:Sounds like a tasty snow man- fruit loops? Yum!! Pass the milk?
Anisa Claire
says:That darn sun… always coming along to fry frosty!
Gregory Shipman
says:Very descriptive… and very sad when the sun reaches it’s noon position… here’s a new song… It’s now Sunshine and he’s Gone… sing it Stevie!
Craig Lincoln
says:Excellent cheers
Dave Allen
says:It’s all fun and games until somebody melts…
Rebecca Braun
says:Not only is this snowman uncomfortable, but he’s going to melt soon! Nice one. 🙂
J.C. Wolfe
says:Frosty white from his head to his toes,
With a crispy carrot for a nose.
Button eyes that beguile
And coal in his smile,
He’s the new friend you made out of snow!
Craig Lincoln
says:very cool well done
Gregory Shipman
says:Hey J.C.
You got your snowman goin’ on… there’s a friend who’ll stay put!
Tim Hillebrant
says:Very well done, J.C.!!
charles stone
says:Kool
Anisa Claire
says:Love the nose line 🙂 And nice to see you, J.C.!
Stephanie Anders
says:Reminds me of how awesome I thought my snowmen were as a child. Wishing they would come alive.
Dave Allen
says:Spot on. Great one!
Rebecca Braun
says:Great description, and I like the new friend! 🙂
Dave Allen
says:There once was an old man names Joe,
Who was made completely of snow.
On a warm day he felt
Himself starting to melt
And he said “Damn, this does certainly blow.”
J.C. Wolfe
says:It certainly does, haha! Poor snowman. Great poem, Dave! 🙂
Craig Lincoln
says:Time is fleeting for snowmen
Tim Hillebrant
says:LOL- reminds me of the old man from Nantuckett…
Well done, Dave!!
Gregory Shipman
says:Ain’t it a shame? Poor Joe finds out longevity for him ain’t long!
charles stone
says:Great piece, Dave.
Anisa Claire
says:Hahahaha! Love this one, Dave!
Stephanie Anders
says:Made me smile. :o)
Rebecca Braun
says:Hahahahahahahahahahahaha… This most certainly does blow… excellent, Dave. Poor Joe.
Gregory Shipman
says:Got a nose like a carrot
Got eyes shiny coal
Got a head sized like basketball
ain’t lookin’ for no goal
Arms from an oak tree
stripped of leaves they’re a branch
Ain’t no legs on my bottom
so I got a rocky stance
Better get all my valuables
and put them under lock
’cause I’m the only white dude
on this whole entire block!
Craig Lincoln
says:Ha ha ha love it and a warm welcome back Mr S will there be a return to the streets of Detroit with the boys anytime soon.
Tim Hillebrant
says:Greg! This reads so much like a rap. The Snowman Rap. Do they do that in B-more? O.o Well done, sir!
Anisa Claire
says:Greg! Yay! You made it. And… hahahaha! You haven’t lost your humoUr I am glad to see!
charles stone
says:Good one. The only white dude. haha
Stephanie Anders
says:Love this!
Dave Allen
says:Poor white guy, he’s doomed. Not a snowball’s chance in, ummm. Baltimore?
Rebecca Braun
says:Hahahahahahhahahhahhahahahha! you certainly know how to sum up this snowy dude….lol You could always spray paint him or something…lol
Anisa Claire
says:**How can you tell poetry isn’t my strong suit?? Hahahaha**
My fluffy snowman
Round balls for parts, carrot nose
Melts in the sunshine
Gregory Shipman
says:Hey You… tell your snowman ain’t no sun up here… he be safe!
Anisa Claire
says:Good plan! I’m sending him to live in Alaska. Take good care of him, Greg!
Tim Hillebrant
says:Round balls for parts? O.O
I’m soo reminded of that snowman on your toilet right now. LMAO
Anisa Claire
says:HAHAHAHAHA! Well… his body parts ARE round! LMAO
Stephanie Anders
says:Round balls for parts? lol It does sound like that picture of your snowman on sitting on the toilet!
Dave Allen
says:Whatever works! I’d comment on the round balls, but I don’t want to get sued for harassment…
Rebecca Braun
says:Nice Haiku! It works! lol
Craig Lincoln
says:Frosty was a snowman
With a carrot for his nose
He stood outside my window
In grandpas dirty old clothes
He stood there all through winter
Until the sun did arose
And now outside my window
Frosty does not get to pose
Tim Hillebrant
says:Well done, Craig. I could easily envision the snowman you describe.
Gregory Shipman
says:Snowman have some issues with the sun… I guess!
J.C. Wolfe
says:Hehe, poor snowman! Great poem, Craig! 🙂
Anisa Claire
says:Very cute, Craig!
Stephanie Anders
says:Really fun and made me smile!
Dave Allen
says:Great write, Craig, but I really hope they washed Grampa’s clothes first.
Rebecca Braun
says:At least he had a good run for most of the winter. They all melt in the end…
Tim Hillebrant
says:Making snowmen in winter’s glow.
Standing upright in newfallen snow.
They’ll stand in silence upon the hill.
Long after we’ve gotten our winter’s fill.
The grin of coal, a carrot nose.
Will lay the ground at winter’s repose.
But come to life again next year
As the wheels turn, and nature steers.
Craig Lincoln
says:Great effort Tim
Gregory Shipman
says:Gosh durn good poem Tim!
Stephanie Anders
says:Very nice!
Dave Allen
says:Good one, Tim!
Rebecca Braun
says:I like the whimsical tune to this, Tim. Very nice!