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In answering these questions, liberate yourself from or bind yourself to known facts at will. Make things up, be absurd, and/or admit that you don’t know and use that as your point of inquiry. Then answer the following questions in full sentences or phrases, writing whatever comes to mind. Dive into each answer by asking and answering the question “why” or “how so” at least three times. As always, this writing prompt is intended to be a jumping-off point, so go where the impulse takes you. 

What is your superpower?

What color is that power?

From whom did you inherit or learn that power?

What kind of flower are you?

When have you been forgiven?

Is your resilience a light bulb, a rooftop, a dance party, or a swimming pool?

What is your favorite way to dance?

What has been taken from you?

What have you given away?

What kind of tree are you?

How old do you feel?

Is your aging a cornucopia, a clown car, a crown, or a teapot?

What song reminds you of your superpower?

Who knows about this power?

What color is your laughter?

Where are you rooted?

What have you buried?

What have you unearthed?

Who makes you feel brave?