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Tip the bucket by judester
The Life He Almost Lived writing prompt entry

Oh, the life he wanted,
adventures he'd unfurl.
The bucket list, a fervent wish,
to travel 'round the world.

Find a classic muscle car,
cruise route 66.
See if what they say is true,
and try to get his kicks.

Sail a boat to Europe
travel coast to coast,
save a rescue puppy,
maybe two, or three, at most.

His bucket, one day sprung a leak,
with a trip he had not thought.
He poked a needle in his arm,
on a dirty army cot.



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 samanthasena for the artwork.

     

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