Stone Soup

Where young artists paint the world with words

The international magazine of stories, poems, and art by young writers and artists. Published continuously since 1973.

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Daily Creativity #3: Write a Poem with Interesting Words

Flip through any book or magazine, creating a list of ten words that catch your eye.

Look up any words you don’t know.

Then write a 14-line poem that incorporates all ten words.