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.
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| 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. |
Author Notes
Thanks to tinlight for the perfect illustration
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