We've all done it, haven't we? Said or done something that was just too much, crossing some line (intentionally or not). For today's prompt, perhaps it's a confessional - a chance to tell about a time that you went too far. Perhaps you were witness to someone else "crossing the line". Maybe this poem will be a work of complete fiction about a character from your imagination violating a code of conduct or ethics. I can't WAIT to read what you come up with for this one!
Happy writing!
Amy McGrath
Word Prompts
and then I went too far
crossed the line
offended/disappointed
boundaries
confessional
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Everything I tried, I just couldn't get the words to work. Maybe I tried too hard. I don't know. This one is going to have to wait.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that it sometimes just doesn't work. I think it happens to all of us, and it's good to know we're not alone.
DeleteReading you comment somehow inspired my opening line: "There’s a line words cannot cross"
Thank you for everything you give to us.
It's ok.
DeleteInspired by today's prompt, and Morgan's observation of not getting the words to work": https://unassortedstories.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/bounds/
ReplyDeleteHad to dig deep for this one. This is where my poetry took me:
ReplyDeletehttps://wordswithannie.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/overshot/
I am glad the muse did not overshoot you :) thank you for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteOoh, those first four lines! I love it when litlle words tell a big story. Ace.
DeleteMy day 7 post
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ReplyDeleteHad fun with this one. Needs some pruning eventually. Ah, the irony!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.katelynthomas.com/2017/10/octpowrimo-day-7-pear-shaped-confession.html
Good morning Everyone. Here is my entry for today. Off prompt: ) A haiku.
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A cinquain (form learned from zannie!) Day 7's offering: http://tao-talk.com/2017/10/07/day-7-octwripomo-arrow/
ReplyDeleteMy day 7. A long and whiny poem, maybe, or maybe not a poem at all. Words needed out though.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.awritersuniverse.com/2017/10/the-day-you-went-too-far.html
I went completely off prompt today; just a sweet little haiku that tugged at my heart. http://februarywriter.blogspot.com/2017/10/octpowrimo-day-7-off-prompt-haiku.html
ReplyDeletePosting Sudha Reddy's Day 7 Poem.
ReplyDeleteDay 7 prompt - and then I went too far .....
When I go too far.... then it becomes counter intuitive.
I have to confess that.... this has been my biggest challenge to keep a check, so as not to cross the line.... and inadvertently offend a loved one .
There are some clear lines, but there are those difficult ones to recognize. Crossing a line for one is not so much a problem as for others .....
to keep a clear mutually agreeable boundaries in each relationship is more intuitive than a measure.
What saved me or not , many times ....depended on my intentions, truthfulness of the content and my willingness to readily express a sincere apology.
Most of the credit goes to the people around me, who are more than generously forgiving, as they are the epitome of empathy , compassion and love.
And they are willing to accept me unconditionally.
This has to be the Grace of God....
For which I am deeply Great full....forever
TEMPLE
Our heart is a place of worship
Where relationships are worshiped
It is powered with unconditional love, trust and respect
The walls are raised with empathy and compassion
The air is infused with pure intentions
The Truth, a pleasant breeze is flowing through the openness
The boundaries are wide but yet clear
The roof is a relationship that is nurturing the mutual growth
Then, there are no lines to cross....they tend to resolve into each other
You and me come to merge into one.....
There are no egg shells left to walk up on..
The floor is formed of pebbles of friendship for forever
Life feels like a smooth and free flowing river
Our heart is a place of worship
Where relationships are worshipped.
Then, Life is a serene free flowing river ...😊💕🙏sr
beautiful!
DeleteHad penned down a short story in the recent past rotating around mystery and thrill. Lets see if can imbibe that concept with this prompt today.......
ReplyDeleteMy entry :
http://amritapauls.blogspot.in/2017/10/in-quest-of-unknown.html
http://poetryofthenetherworld.blogspot.com/2017/10/octpowrimo-2017-day-7-too-much.html
ReplyDeleteToday's was quick and dirty. Wrote while waiting for my shift to start. If anyone is offended by profanity, don't read it.
Day 7 done somehow. But something unusual. Here : https://whisperingwithwords.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/crossing-boundaries/
ReplyDeleteMy poem for today
ReplyDeleteWith Hope
Day 7: The Point Of No Return
ReplyDeletehttp://experiencewriting.com/2017/10/07/writober-day-7-the-upside-down/
It is a dark one today...
ReplyDeletehttps://odhranwrites.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/come-too-far/
So many ways this could have unfolded today, but I was doing "research" at my BFF's house. https://seekingmeme.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/just-another-saturday/
ReplyDeleteI tried this one from the opposite perspective.
ReplyDeletehere's the link: https://saschadarlington.me/2017/10/07/sticks-and-stones-amwriting/
Thanks!
oops...put this on the wrong day...
ReplyDeletehttps://kryptic.blog/2017/10/07/boundaries-are-eclipsed/
Since I remember almost nothing of long division, I have applied whatever is left to myself.
ReplyDelete'Long Division'
https://medium.com/@tolu/long-division-a37d802b188d …
#OctPoWriMo
7/31
Thought-provoking poem. This line struck me:
Delete"The civilization of my opinions
Is fragile."
Thanks. xoA
Thanks, Annis! I probably should get a Blogger account so that I can make and get notified of comments more easily. :)
DeleteI shared an older poem, it's fitting with how I'm feeling.
ReplyDeleteHeart Level Listening
Seventh Day's poem: "If You Know What's Good for You"
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16 minutes late again....
ReplyDeletehttp://missdragonlady.blogspot.com/2017/10/octpowrimo-day-7-pantoum-little-tea-cup.html
Just rushed with this one. Posting a day late.
ReplyDeleteDay -7
http://musingssurvive.blogspot.in/2017/10/lost-count-haiku.html
Blitz poem http://hittingthemark-jones.blogspot.ca/2017/10/step-back.html
ReplyDeleteI really must try to get these finished and posted on the day!
ReplyDeleteThis is my day 7 poem
https://scribblesfrommetoyou.wordpress.com/2017/10/08/octpowrimo-7-crossing-the-line/
Day 8 somehow. Here I go : https://whisperingwithwords.wordpress.com/2017/10/08/write/
ReplyDeleteMy Day 7 - I will use the prompt another day as this one had to come through https://zwabisabi.blogspot.com/2017/10/seeking-anteros.html
ReplyDeletehttps://indoketut.wordpress.com/2017/10/09/octpowrimo-2017-3/
ReplyDeleteThis time I went to far.
Anke Hodenpijl
https://indoketut.wordpress.com/2017/10/09/octpowrimo-2017-3/
a terzanelle from me :)
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