✨Y’all did y’all’s thang for National Poetry Month and I was loving it. This past weeks number were consistent and here’s what it looks like.✨ Special Shout Out To Our TOP Three: @Naomie Thomas @Ericka Floyd @Michelle Cox Honorable Mentions: @Tierrah Nicole @GhoZT STorieZ @Laron Henderson @M. a. Dennis @Craven Smith @Antwion Shamar @Tiera Porter-House

✨This week’s y’all showed up and showed out and we’re killing it this week. These numbers skyrocketed from last week so something must have inspired you all. And I’m loving every moment of it.✨ Special Shout Out To Our TOP Three: @Ericka Floyd @Naomie Thomas @Michelle Cox Honorable Mentions: @Laron Henderson @Antwion Shamar @Tierrah Nicole @GhoZT STorieZ @Craven Smith @M. a. Dennis @Brian Griggs

Theme: Anyone Can Catch These Bullets Some shots are intentional. Some aren’t. Maybe you were the target, maybe not. Either way, the impact lands the same. Words & actions… once released, sometimes we can’t control where it will land. Today, we explore what it means to be hit on purpose and what it means to be caught in something that was never meant for you. Prompt 1 – Stray Shots Write a poem about harm that wasn’t aimed at you, but still hit. What does it feel like to take damage that had nothing to do with you? (Angle: unintended impact) Prompt 2 – Dead Aim Write a poem about being the intended target. When something is directed at you on purpose…words, actions, or harm. What made you the focus? (Angle: intentional harm) Prompt 3 – Pulling the Trigger Write a poem about being the one who caused the harm. Whether intentional or not, what did you release and who did it reach? (Angle: accountability / impact)