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Hi all! I was reading through the boards upon my recent return to the living and I was thinking that we really need a new challenge. I hope I'm not steppin' on any toes here Brian, but I haven't heard anything from Nick (& I've emailed him). So...here goes. Make yourself a list of 7 true sentences that begin with the words "I should have never..." Then use all 7 sentences in a poem. The poem can either be free verse or rhyming. Have fun!!! Bree Edited Note: I certainly don't want to appear to be doing anything here other than "boosting the economy" here on this board. I guess I just wanted to make sure everyone (especially those who may not know me too well) was aware that my intentions here are pure. Just trying to up the participation.
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Bree, I think you're fine! I've been thinking about the challenge and just haven't worked it out yet. I can come up with true things, but they may not all be related things - but I can make them appear to be! Haha!
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Ok, I will try this one. I guess I will take events, some from my life and the lives of others and see what happens.
I should have never lied when I was 10 once you try it on for size, you may want to do it again
I should have never stuck my tongue on that cold metal pole "A Christmas Story" played the scene, where my tastebuds were, now heals a hole
I should have never rode the roller coaster with my eyes all shut no, never do that for a child with a weaker stomach, may give you the gift of "splat"
I should have never rushed so much at the station to go pee for when you tuck your skirt in your tights everyone feels the breeze
I should have never shared a secret with a friend, I hold so dear for wives tell husbands what they can't tell others but with husbands a "secret" is not so clear
I should have never, pressed to meet my husband's girl for when we met, we got a long and three I gave a whirl
I should have never sprinted up the stairs, I thought I knew them well for when I tripped up the stairs I slid further down oh hell.
"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun" Kathrine Hepburn
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Anne,
Nice....I have one in the works...just haven't had the chance to finish it yet. Hopefully today or tomorrow.
Bree
The ideal poet has a genius for making the things we see every day seem new. ~ Samuel Johnson I write because I breathe, I breathe because I write. ~ Me www.soundclick.com/breeg
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Thanks Linda! I just don't want anyone to think I was out of line. Bree
The ideal poet has a genius for making the things we see every day seem new. ~ Samuel Johnson I write because I breathe, I breathe because I write. ~ Me www.soundclick.com/breeg
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Ok....figured it was time I rose to my own challenge! Here goes.... I never should have listened to that voice inside my head I never should have turned away from all the things you said I never should have left you there standing all alone I never should have took that flight leaving love unknown I never should have told myself we’d be better off I never should have fell into kisses sweet and soft I never should have listened to that voice inside my head the one that said my heart was wrong and left our love unsaid.
The ideal poet has a genius for making the things we see every day seem new. ~ Samuel Johnson I write because I breathe, I breathe because I write. ~ Me www.soundclick.com/breeg
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Ahh... the unmentioned love of another, your heart aches and races...nice, I like the flow a lot. Well done. I am working on a more serious note - can I post more than one? If so, I'll be back around . I like the writing challenges..nice idea thanks, Anne
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I never should have given in, When things got too damn hard, I never should have folded, Before they laid down all the cards, I never should have put the drink, Of lust and lies up to my lips, I never should have let your love, Slip through my finger tips, I never should have put on face, And been someone I didn't know, I never should have damned the play, Before I saw the show, Yeah, I really shouldn't have, But I guess now you could say I know....
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Hi Bree... I didn't quite.. follow the rules..but I tried... I might be able to come back and edit...it.....
Good to have you back at JPF...
best.. Kaley
I should have never....gone for a walk by the sea. That's where we met.........Now I'll never be...... ......the..........same......
I should have never....offered a first hello...... Should have turned around.....and then I wouldn't know ......the .........pain................
I should have never....brushed your hair from your face.. Or felt your heart........above the waves..... ......but.I........did............
And I should have never given I should have never given I should have never given my love.......... ......to you............. best... Kaley...
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Kaley, I'm a true believer that there are some instances where rules are meant to be broken. I think you've done a splendid job with this one...but I have to ask...did he break your heart??? Why should you have never with this one???? Inquiring minds want to know. Bree
The ideal poet has a genius for making the things we see every day seem new. ~ Samuel Johnson I write because I breathe, I breathe because I write. ~ Me www.soundclick.com/breeg
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Thanks Anne!
You can absolutely post more than one!!! Have at it! Would love to hear them all (or is it see them all....oh well, technicalities!)
Bree
The ideal poet has a genius for making the things we see every day seem new. ~ Samuel Johnson I write because I breathe, I breathe because I write. ~ Me www.soundclick.com/breeg
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Nicely done IronMaiden .... I like the twists you put on the phrases to insinuate instead of layin' it flat on the table. Thanks for contributing! Bree
The ideal poet has a genius for making the things we see every day seem new. ~ Samuel Johnson I write because I breathe, I breathe because I write. ~ Me www.soundclick.com/breeg
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