There’s no better way to defeat stagnation than to promote participation. Challenges on Ficly are the means to draw that kind of participation, and unabashed opinions are the easiest subjects to be passionate about.

I really dislike free verse poetry.

If you write using that method, defend yourself. I’m not concerned with being swayed, I’m looking for solid arguments. Beware the initial emotional response, this is an exercise in thought, not reactionary writing.

One final condition: all entries must be poems, of any kind, including free verse.

2 weeks. Go.