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.
You only get one first shot. If you’re lucky, you get a second chance.
Luck plays a huge role, you are right!
:)
Some will get away.
…and we all cry elucidate! Clever and catchy!
Thank you, Beverly! When I wrote this I had a relationship in mind. I guess it wasn’t as obvious as I thought. :-)
Love the different ways this might go… someone at least is gone.
Someone certainly is. Thank you, Bjorn.
This is why haikus were created. A powerful image through your words.
Thank you, Vivian. Much appreciated.
😊
kaykuala
Aiming high but there are disasters along the way to be aware of!
Hank
Disasters are everywhere, especially where love is concerned. Thanks, mhmp77
Love this–and not just because of Hamilton but NOT not because of it <3
Short but oh the possibilities! :) Brings to mind the song in Hamilton :) Not going to miss my shot — but this one does.
She sure did.
sometimes all we get is just that one shot – brief but straight to the point
You’re exactly right, Gina. And it just sucks so hard when you miss.
sometimes its timing, that other person’s time needs to sync with ours, its the language of the universe
A lot of potential interpretations. I like that.
Thanks Maggie. Glad you stopped by!
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..
Thank you Truedessa! I like that picture, too.
Whatcha think?