NaPoWriMo Day 2, 2023

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 In response to


*pick 10 words from the following list: "owl, generator, fog, river, clove, miracle, cylops, oyster, mercurial, seaweed, gutter, artillery, salt, elusive, thunder, ghost, acorn, cheese, longing, cowbird, truffle, quahog, song.*

Owl, River, Miracle, Seaweed, Thunder, Acorn, Cheese, Longing, Truffle, Song

 

*then to write out a question for each word that weve selected and for each question, to write a one-line answer.*

Owl - What is the significance of an owl in mythology? 
Answer: In many cultures, an owl is associated with wisdom and knowledge.

River - What is the longest river in the world? 
Answer: The Nile River, located in Africa, is the longest river in the world.

Miracle - Have you ever witnessed a miracle? 
Answer: While I have not witnessed a miracle in the traditional sense, I have experienced moments that felt miraculous to me.

Seaweed - What are the health benefits of seaweed? 
Answer: Seaweed is a good source of minerals such as iodine and iron, and it may also have anti-inflammatory properties.

Thunder - What causes thunder during a thunderstorm? 
Answer: Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion of air heated by lightning.

Acorn - What animals eat acorns? 
Answer: Squirrels, deer, and wild boars are some of the animals that eat acorns.

Cheese - What is the most popular cheese in the world? Answer: Cheddar cheese is one of the most popular types of cheese in the world.

Longing - What is the difference between longing and desire? Answer: While desire is a strong feeling of wanting something, longing often carries a sense of nostalgia and sadness.

Truffle - What is a truffle and why is it so expensive? 
Answer: A truffle is a type of mushroom that grows underground and is known for its distinct flavor. It is expensive due to its rarity and difficulty to harvest.

Song - How does music affect the brain? 
Answer: Music has been shown to have a variety of effects on the brain, including improving mood, reducing stress, and enhancing memory.

*After you’ve written out your series of questions and answers, place all the answers, without the questions, on a new page.*

In many cultures, an owl is associated with wisdom and knowledge.
The Nile River, located in Africa, is the longest river in the world.
While I have not witnessed a miracle in the traditional sense, I have experienced moments that felt miraculous to me.
Seaweed is a good source of minerals such as iodine and iron, and it may also have anti-inflammatory properties.
Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion of air heated by lightning.
Squirrels, deer, and wild boars are some of the animals that eat acorns.
Cheddar cheese is one of the most popular types of cheese in the world.
While desire is a strong feeling of wanting something, longing often carries a sense of nostalgia and sadness.
A truffle is a type of mushroom that grows underground and is known for its distinct flavor. It is expensive due to its rarity and difficulty to harvest.
Music has been shown to have a variety of effects on the brain, including improving mood, reducing stress, and enhancing memory.

*See if you can make a poem of just the answers. You may find that what you have is very beautifully mysterious, and somehow has its own logic.*

Wonders of the World

In cultures across the world, the owl is wise,
Symbolic of knowledge that few can disguise.
The Nile River flows, longest in the land,
Its waters meandering through golden sand.

Though miracles elude us in the known,
We feel their touch in moments all our own.
Seaweed, a humble plant beneath the sea,
Holds secrets for health, a gift to you and me.

Thunder booms, as lightning strikes the air,
A force of nature that few can compare.
Acorns fall, a bounty for those below,
A feast for squirrels and deer in forest's glow.

Cheddar cheese, so many love to savor,
A taste so rich, our hearts it does favor.
Longing and desire, feelings that we know,
One carries sadness, the other a glow.

A truffle, a treasure that hides in the ground,
Rare and precious, worth much in a pound.
Music fills our ears and touches our soul,
Affecting our brain, making us feel whole.

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