But Seriously
Category: art
Fading
The Little Things
Distraction
If you’ve never tried writing under the influence of a song, I highly recommend it. Turn the volume up, hit repeat, and lose your soul for a minute as you let the vibrancy of the melody steal your physical body. Don’t just listen, but absorb. Internalize the lyrics and drum your fingers with the beat as you let your imagination run. What do you see if you close your eyes? A memory?
Write it.Â
Whatever you feel, just write it.
As per my usual Sunday series inspired by songs on my playlist, today’s poem is inspired by “The Great Escape,” by Boys Like Girls. I’ve been utterly obsessed with this song for about a month. Sure I heard it when it came out years ago, but rediscovering it has deepened my connection beyond the initial admiration of dancing along to a catchy song. Anyway, give a listen below and come back again next week for another round of celebrating the camaraderie of music and poetry.
Taxi Cab
Today is Twenty One Pilots Saturday! This poem is inspired by the song title “Taxi Cab,” and is written in memory of my dear cousin Lucy. She was a light taken too soon by tragedy.
Give a listen below and check out the other TOP archives HERE.
Regressing
White Tennis Shoes
Special thank you to the gorgeous Becca W-H for this writing prompt:Â write about a time you wore someone else’s shoes, literally.
Receipt Paper
An oldie I wrote for my friend Becca 🙂
Tomorrow
Sometimes when I need a little help in the inspiration department I ask my friends to recommend a song, and then I write whatever comes to mind as I listen to the vibe and the lyrics. “White Daisy Passing” by Rocky Votolato taunted my somber side but ultimately stimulated that crazy thing I like to call “hope.” It’s an emotion that’s easy to lose yet easy to find again with a little bravery. Anyway, give the song a listen and check back again next Sunday for my regular series–poetry inspired by music on my playlist!!
What is your favorite song right now? Send me an email at shesinprison@gmail.com or leave a comment below and I might choose your selection to inspire my next poem!
Isle of Flightless Birds
Today called for a change of pace, maybe a little comic relief to start the weekend. Yes, no, hopefully so? ……….Anyway, this one’s inspired by the title of the Twenty One Pilots song “Isle of Flightless Birds.” Read it , listen to it, leave your comments in the dungeon below, and have a fantastic Saturday folks.
Check out the archives of all my other Twenty One Pilots inspired poetry HEREÂ and check back every Saturday for a new one (that is, until I run out of their songs).
Compliments
Reached
The Coffee Shop Series
…hidden in the recesses of my notebook.
Reckless
Today’s poem is inspired by “Hot Tonight” by Tokyo Police Club (S/O to my friend Charlie for the recommendation). This marks the third edition in my new Sunday series of poetry inspired by a new song/band every week. Check out last week’s post inspired by Never Shout Never HERE and give a listen to Tokyo Police Club below 🙂
If you have a song suggestion for future poetic inspiration, please EMAIL ME at shesinprison@gmail.com!
Oh Ms. Believer
Today’s poem is inspired by the title of the song “Oh Ms. Believer” by Twenty One Pilots as part of my ongoing Saturday series. If you have a second, check out the archives of my TOP inspired poetry and give a listen to their music below. Happy day!
She's in Prison 