Writing Prompt
POEM STARTER
Submitted by Margaret Sok
Did I cross the line...?
Write a poem or short story about a character going too far.
Writings
Did I?
Did I cross a line when I told you to stop?
When the joke wasn’t funny, when I wasn’t the laugh?
Did I cross a line when I wouldn’t comply?
When I would tell you what you wanted to hear?
Did I cross a line when I opened my mouth?
Or was I simply sticking up for myself?
The line is long gone, I’m already here
I will not be erased by your fear...
You Scare Me
You scare me out of myself.
You scare me into being someone who is hiding from people like you.
You scare me into not being able to reach out to talk about how I feel in fear of being in trouble or locked away for my emotions.
You scare me into hiding blades to collect dust for a decision I can make in a blur of emotions.
You scare me into watching how I look every day and every second so I can li...
Hopscotch
We played hopscotch
On the chalk-board gravel,
Missed the lines, said
It's too much to handle
"Liar, liar," — couldn't see the markings,
Killed the squirrel,
Now your dog ain't barking.
Guilty-sounding
Secrets but they're all true
Just keep quiet, that's what Daddy told you
I was young, you
Always acted older
Burnt our sleeves off, right up to the shoulders
Torn bandannas, aluminium soldiers,
C...
Crossed The Line
Kw turned to Apollo and said,” I’m sorry, I have to do this.”
“No you don’t!” Janette shouted at him. “You have other options!”
“No, I don’t, this it the only way to save Bes.” Kw replied.
“But at the cost of my sister! If you do this, I will never fully trust you again.”
“I understand.”
Kw turned. He walked to the door.
“I am truly sorry, Apollo. You would understand if it was Artemis who ...
Where did I cross the line?
I miss the days
Of splashing in puddles
And playing with dolls
I miss the times
When you and I could love
Without hesitations
I miss the days of being together
Without a second thought
I miss you
and I miss us
When did we fall apart?
I miss the days of Holding hands
Of quick cheek pecks
and of side hugs
I miss you inviting me to prom
and making out for the first time
I long to relive your propo...
Halve Me
Have me
Halve me
Take me
Break me into two
If you
Salve me
I will speak like lovers do
If you
Solve me
Your embrace I will take to
You will never have to do
The things you used to have to do
You will never have to choose
Between two evils and a ruse
How my heart has ached for you
How my heart still breaks for you
Let safety be your embrace true
And I will cry for love of you.
Halve me
Have...
Crushin’
I saw her once
and that’s all it took
for me to become smitten
by her androgynous look
Her infectious smile
brought life to my senses
her unique style was no match
for my heart’s defenses
(The rush is real
when you want to feel
your crush for real.)
Keeping her a fantasy is a must
given my situation
except I had one too many
disclosed my desire
with no hesitation
It was subtle, tho
per...
Crossed Out The I
You know,
That twisted knot.
You show,
What I cannot.
I knew the line,
That chalkboard.
Build you a shrine,
Cut the cord.
We crossed the threshold,
Into what isn’t ours.
Trying to be bold,
But just killing all the hours.
We can’t step back,
This makes us mortal.
Nothing to unpack,
Just our own downfall.
…
Love you R
…
🖤...
Cloak And Dagger (pt 4)
Jared watched wearily as the blood slowly seeped away from his body. He had strength enough to maintain his grip on the object he held to his chest, but just barely. Karath’s blow to his open wound had given Jared the opportunity to hide the object under his cloak, but it was only a matter of time before the dragon noticed. He and Sycker had to find a way out of this mess, quick.
As Jared strugg...