- Write a concealed poem. Could be about a concealed weapon, concealing emotions, concealing intentions, etc. Cover it up and write about it.
- Write an unconcealed poem. Okay, take everything from the first prompt and uncover it. Reveal everything that’s hidden.
Matinée Idol
Everything I do, I obscure.
You will know how much I care
if I leave quickly, turn the corner.
If I vanish, I vanish
and close my eyes to keep
the quick, stunning sight of you,
projected, glowing, flickering,
against the far dark wall
of the chamber
of my quiet
velvet-seated heart.
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