Today’s writing prompt at dVerse Poet’s Pub is for every poem to begin like this:
Once upon a _________ (you fill in the blank with any word except “time”) So a poem starting with Once upon a time would NOT fit the prompt! BUT, poems starting like this, for example, do fit the prompt:
Once upon a lily pad
Once upon a glimmer
Once upon a noodle
Once upon a midnight, etc…
Once upon a shot
I took my best and missed; the
one who got away.
Missed the one that got away – the dream, love, success or is it something darker? Pondering
The photo and words leave the reader with a bit of mystery. Well done..
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Thank you Truedessa! I like that picture, too.
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A lot of potential interpretations. I like that.
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Thanks Maggie. Glad you stopped by!
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sometimes all we get is just that one shot – brief but straight to the point
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You’re exactly right, Gina. And it just sucks so hard when you miss.
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sometimes its timing, that other person’s time needs to sync with ours, its the language of the universe
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Short but oh the possibilities! 🙂 Brings to mind the song in Hamilton 🙂 Not going to miss my shot — but this one does.
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She sure did.
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Love this–and not just because of Hamilton but NOT not because of it ❤
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kaykuala
Aiming high but there are disasters along the way to be aware of!
Hank
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Disasters are everywhere, especially where love is concerned. Thanks, mhmp77
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This is why haikus were created. A powerful image through your words.
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Thank you, Vivian. Much appreciated.
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😊
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Love the different ways this might go… someone at least is gone.
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Someone certainly is. Thank you, Bjorn.
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…and we all cry elucidate! Clever and catchy!
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Thank you, Beverly! When I wrote this I had a relationship in mind. I guess it wasn’t as obvious as I thought. 🙂
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Some will get away.
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You only get one first shot. If you’re lucky, you get a second chance.
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Luck plays a huge role, you are right!
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🙂
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