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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM After Hours]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27229.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:03:44 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
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Finally, today's region is the origin of all mankind, <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">East Africa</span>. Also feel free to discuss the prompts or highlight your favourite entries.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Finally, today's region is the origin of all mankind, <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">East Africa</span>. Also feel free to discuss the prompts or highlight your favourite entries.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 30 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27228.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Southern Africa</span>, including Ascension, Saint Helena, and Tristan da Cunha.<br />
<hr class="mycode_hr" />
There's one more NaPM-related thread after this, with an extra prompt!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Southern Africa</span>, including Ascension, Saint Helena, and Tristan da Cunha.<br />
<hr class="mycode_hr" />
There's one more NaPM-related thread after this, with an extra prompt!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 29 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27227.html</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:09:35 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Central Africa</span>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
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<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Central Africa</span>.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 28 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27226.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:17:06 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
From here to the end, the regions are once again left a little vague. Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">West Africa</span>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
From here to the end, the regions are once again left a little vague. Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">West Africa</span>.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 27 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27225.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:19:11 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27225.html</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Macaronesia</span>, or the Azores, Madeira, the Canaries, and Cabo Verde.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Macaronesia</span>, or the Azores, Madeira, the Canaries, and Cabo Verde.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 26 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27224.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:02:56 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">the Maghreb</span>, or Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Western Sahara, and Mauritania.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">the Maghreb</span>, or Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Western Sahara, and Mauritania.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 25 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27223.html</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">the Mashriq</span>, or Arabia, Mesopotamia, the Levant, Egypt, and Sudan.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">the Mashriq</span>, or Arabia, Mesopotamia, the Levant, Egypt, and Sudan.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 24 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27222.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region, which alternates between West Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia, is Iranian-speaking <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Balochistan, Iran, and Kurdistan</span>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region, which alternates between West Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia, is Iranian-speaking <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Balochistan, Iran, and Kurdistan</span>.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 23 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27221.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:03:20 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">South Asia</span>, including Tibet.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">South Asia</span>, including Tibet.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 22 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27220.html</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
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Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Inner China</span>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
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Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Inner China</span>.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 21 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27219.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
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Returning to Asia, today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">South East Asia</span>, including Taiwan.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
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<br />
Returning to Asia, today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">South East Asia</span>, including Taiwan.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 20 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27218.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Melanesia</span>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Melanesia</span>.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 19 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27217.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Australia</span>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Australia</span>.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 18 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27216.html</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
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<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Polynesia</span>, including Hawaii, Easter Island, Salas y Gomez, and New Zealand.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Polynesia</span>, including Hawaii, Easter Island, Salas y Gomez, and New Zealand.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 17 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27215.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=3099">RiverNotch</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Micronesia</span>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Write a poem for National Poetry Month based on the topic described....rather, write a poem set in, pertaining to, or inspired by the given region, whether its entirety or just some part of it, as this year's prompts are going to be unified by the theme "Around the World" like last year's prompts were unified by the theme "Esoterica". Each poem should appear as a separate reply to this thread. There are three levels of participation:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Bronze.</span> Participated at least once.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Silver.</span> Participated every day.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Gold.</span> Participated every day, with all entries either being the same form (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, every one a sonnet) or being distinct forms (<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">e.g.</span>, no two haiku).<br />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Micronesia</span>.]]></content:encoded>
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