Greetings Garden Dwellers. Welcome back to the Out of Standard, where I will set before you a challenge to defy the conventions of a particular theme. I will call upon you to write out of the standard and find new places in the everyday. And I have something extra special in store for today’s challenge.
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| This image from wiki commons blends elephants and the French Quarter. |
WORLD-BLENDING
World-blending is the practice of combining elements from contrasting places, times, cultures, or beliefs into a piece of art or literature. World blending can result in the creation of an entirely new genre or movement (think steam punk!). And today, you’re going to get try it out for yourself.
I am asking you to write a poem that incorporates elements from different worlds. The blend you choose is up to you. Your poem could be about a stone age jazz quartet, or maybe you want go more subtle and instead weave in imagery of Joan of Arc and jazzercise.....the possibilities are endless. I have provided a few pictures to inspire and intrigue your muses.
KEEP IN MIND
Like every challenge, your poem must by newly written for this challenge and not one which you have previously written which conveniently fits the theme.
So go now, my muddy buddies, and bring us back something shiny and new...
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| This street installation by Banksy blends the fairy tale of Cinderella with the tragic life of Princess Diana. |
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| This photo blends Abraham Lincoln with the science of Ghost Bustin'. |
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| Here is a blend of Van Gogh and an iconic London police call box. |
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| Modern London air space filled with Zeppelins. |
A wonderful challenge, Izy. One which requires some thought and imagination.
ReplyDeleteLuv it. Putting on my thinking cap and I will be back
ReplyDeleteMuch love...
Ha! Dr. Who reference. I suppose pretty much any episode of Dr. Who can be considered an example of world blending, especially when he goes back to the past. I'll be back after a bit more thought.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Thanks so much for filling in for me, Izy.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful idea, Izy! Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteHad fun with this... will be back later tonight to read and comment...
ReplyDeleteSuch a great challenge! Mine is a rather subtle blending of old and new. Looking forward to reading what this prompt inspired!
ReplyDeleteI woke up thinking what if Mary Oliver took her dog to obedience school. Far-fetched, for her! A grim reality for me.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like fun I'm working on mine now. Enjoy your weekend in the pond Toads! Hugs!
ReplyDelete...this is beyond my creative abilities at the moment - a brilliant idea don't get me wrong and I promise to read all of these so I can learn from them. If I am able to "rally the troops" I will write and post Tuesday! Thanks for your efforts toward this imaginative challenge.
ReplyDeleteI had a hard time with this after all and hope my steampunk theme combined with universal synchronicity was enough. It's done.
ReplyDeletehaven't got time to spend on this one, but it's a great prompt and I have at least taken time to read and enjoy what others wrote – you brilliant lot!
ReplyDeleteMy head's all over this one, leaping from one idea to the next. I could write a chapbook.
ReplyDeleteSatya, I really loved your take on War of the Worlds. I found your comment options a bit intimidating, so left my thoughts here.
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