<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">
	<channel>
		<title><![CDATA[Poetry Forum - Milo's forum]]></title>
		<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Poetry Forum - https://www.pigpenpoetry.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<generator>MyBB</generator>
		<item>
			<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>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27221.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">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>
		</item>
		<item>
			<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>
			<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-27220.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">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 />
<br />
<br />
Today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Inner China</span>.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<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>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27219.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 />
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 />
<br />
<br />
Returning to Asia, today's region is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">South East Asia</span>, including Taiwan.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<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>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27218.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">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>
		</item>
		<item>
			<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>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27217.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">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>
		</item>
		<item>
			<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>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27216.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">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>
		</item>
		<item>
			<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>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27215.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">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>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 16 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27214.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:02:16 +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-27214.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">North East Asia</span>, or Chukotka, Kamchatka, Mongolia, Manchuria, Korea, and Japan.]]></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">North East Asia</span>, or Chukotka, Kamchatka, Mongolia, Manchuria, Korea, and Japan.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 15 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27213.html</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:07:15 +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-27213.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">North Asia</span>, or Siberia.]]></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">North Asia</span>, or Siberia.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 14 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27212.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:08:43 +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-27212.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 Turkic-speaking <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Central Asia</span>, including Xinjiang.]]></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 Turkic-speaking <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Central Asia</span>, including Xinjiang.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 13 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27211.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:31:48 +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-27211.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 />
Regions are back to being more exact. Today's region is the transcontinental <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Anatolia and the Caucasus</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 />
Regions are back to being more exact. Today's region is the transcontinental <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Anatolia and the Caucasus</span>.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 12 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27210.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:42:22 +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-27210.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">Eastern Europe</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">Eastern Europe</span>.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 11 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27195.html</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:33:15 +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-27195.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">Southern Europe</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">Southern Europe</span>.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 10 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27194.html</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:33:40 +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-27194.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">Western Europe</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">Western Europe</span>.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
		<item>
			<title><![CDATA[2026 NaPM 9 April]]></title>
			<link>https://www.pigpenpoetry.com/thread-27193.html</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:01:06 +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-27193.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">Central Europe</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">Central Europe</span>.]]></content:encoded>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>