Find My Muse

Some first lines to inspire your muse

Sometimes all you need is a great first line. One that leaves you hanging. One that makes you think. One that puzzles you. Taking off from a first line as a writing prompt can be a great way to feed your muse something a little different than her usual diet. Here’s a snack tray of first lines for your muse to nosh on.

my father was never in the picture

four years after the day you told me

your breath is always

it was only a red jacket but

opening like the petals of

there is no strength in having

Have fun - and share! If you use one of these first lines to start a poem of your own, post a link back to us in a comment so others can see what you’ve done!