General Poetry posted April 9, 2014


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a short poem

The life he almost lived.

by judester

Johnny had so many dreams,
his life was cut and dried.
He had a little bucket list
to do before he died.

Route 66 in a muscle car,
play guitar in a band.
Dive the reefs in Zanzibar,
a week in Disneyland.

Find a wife, raise some kids,
were high points on that list.
Until one day, when life got tough,
and Johnny slit his wrist.



The Life He Almost Lived writing prompt entry
Writing Prompt
Many people talk about what they wanted to do with their lives... what they should have done, the lives they almost lived. Write a poem that captures this.


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