Today’s #NaPoWriMo prompt asked poets to explore the taste of something—through texture, sound, and emotion. Inspired by the spice that stirs both comfort and memory, “Cinnamon” captures the burn behind nostalgia and the golden weight of something half-remembered but wholly felt.
| Row | Column A | Column B | Column C |
| 1 | Ginger | Snap | Opulent |
| 2 | Honey | Sizzle | Velvet |
| 3 | Cinnamon | Wheeze | Golden |
| 4 | Tea | Cuckoo | Unfit |
| 5 | Oranges | Gurgle | Irreverent |
| 6 | Mint | Boing | Primitive |
| 7 | Watermelon | Splash | Mocking |
| 8 | Banana | Rasp | Unpardonable |
| 9 | Lemongrass | Pitter-Patter | Eager |
| 10 | Cilantro | Drip | Gentle |
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Column A (title): Cinnamon
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Column B (sound/descriptor): Wheeze
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Column C (texture/feel): Golden
Cinnamon
It creeps in—
a dry heat behind the teeth,
a wheeze in the chest
as if memory itself burned too fast.
Tongue curled around spice,
not fire but a flare,
sharp and slow
and somehow
golden—
not in color,
but in weight.
You taste it and remember
something old,
something bold,
something
already gone.
April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate the power of language and the music of the soul. Poetry, like music, offers a space for reflection, discord, and catharsis. To honor this month, I wrote “Chamber Requiem (con disastro),” a piece inspired by the strange beauty found in imperfection. Using the prompt “play terribly,” the structure of chamber music, and the word bones, I composed a poem that reflects the fractured harmonies of grief and memory.
You can discover a wide array of poetic voices taking part in National Poetry Writing Month by exploring the hashtag #NaPoWriMo across social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr. You’ll find writers of all backgrounds sharing their daily verses, prompts, and reflections throughout April. For a more curated experience, visit www.napowrimo.net, the official hub for the NaPoWriMo community, where a new prompt is posted daily along with featured poems from participants around the world. It’s a beautiful way to connect with fellow poets, spark creativity, and immerse yourself in a month-long celebration of poetry in motion.
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