Writing Prompt
STORY STARTER
Submitted by Margaret Sok
'I will not walk this earth without you…'
Write a poem or story including this line. Consider what or who 'you' might refer to in order to create a unique narrative.
Writings
Before Tragedy Strikes
"What would you do if I died?" Raelyn asked suddenly, setting her book down on her lap and gazing over at her husband, who was laying in bed beside her. He furrowed his brows, saddened by the prospect of ever losing his dearest love.
"I don't really want to think about that..." He muttered softly.
"Would you remarry? I suppose you would have to, as the king and all—"
"I would never remarry." ...
Fall
I’m in love with you
I scream
I beg
And I pray
She walks the tightrope
Gripping onto her fists
Crying
And screaming
Her face fills with
Red hot sobs
And watery eyes
And a frown
My face begins to heat
One wrong move
And she’s gone
I’ve fallen has she?
I will walk this earth
Without you
I bargain
And she falls with me...
Smoky Consequences
“I will not walk this Earth without you,” she made to slam her fist against the table, but at her energy level, it only fell with a soft thud. “You know this.” The third round of tears made its way down her rosy cheeks.
He stood behind her stool, wrapping his arms around her. “I do. I promise things will get better, I will get better.”
“How many times have I told you not to smoke?” She cried, h...
Tough Times, Ft. Dancers & Umbrellas
(I couldn’t think of a better title 😅 enjoy!)
They moved across the stage with such a dramatic elegance that could almost be interpreted as the graceful flow of a quiet stream cutting its way through the lush vegetation.
The young fellow next to me was practically swooning at the beauty of the performers dance, their head swaying to the violins, and their face in an obliviously repose...
I Will Not Walk Without You
I reached out my hand as the distance between us grew rapidly. A part of me was slipping away and I could no longer grasp it. The light was fading as I followed behind your towering figure. Your presense now failed to offer comfort. Motivated soley by my love for you, I persisted down your path. The unknown journey led me deeper. Our footsteps echoed in the silence as my heart grew weaker. Your ne...
The Path
If you look that way, you’ll see the path to freedom. It’s waiting for you.
Don’t you lie to me. Tell me the truth. I’ve been through too much. I can’t hope, not now. If I go out there, they’ll kill me.
You don’t know that. Just look over there. It’s right there.
How can you play me like this, after everything we’ve been through together? What we’ve seen? You’re breaking my heart.
I’m goin...
The Pondering Sunset
As Zak sat alongside the beautiful girl beside him, he couldn’t help but appreciate the blessings that had happened to him in the past few months.
After years of trembling in the deep dark shadows of his thoughts, this girl was brought into his life. She was the most beautiful woman he had met. Smart, and kind too.
When he was with her, everything seemed to melt away. He always thought about h...
D&M First Meeting (Maisie)
I can’t get erase what happened that night. No one can, even if they tried. I’ve been awake for a day and already the doctors are letting me leave.
They say I’m fully healed and the only thing to be careful about is taking it easy. Which has never really been a problem for me, unless I have to skip school.
But either way if I have to skip school at least I’ll get to stay home with Mom—
No! Wh...
I Will Not Be Without You
(I wrote this one a while ago, it’s just been sitting in my drafts.)
Through dust filled eyes I gaze
At starry eyed you
Thinking, wondering, pondering
My mind is certainly wandering
Walk somewhere else,
Because I can’t survive without you.
Do you remember when we were kids?
You matured younger than me,
But I did quicker.
Or maybe I didn’t
‘Mature’
I just…
Broke.
Did you?
Do you remember what y...
Love Beyond Bounds
In a quaint small town, nestled among rolling hills and winding country roads, two hearts beat as one amidst the shadows of disapproval. Lily, a spirited veterinary student with a love for animals and a passion for healing, found solace in the arms of Ava, a kind-hearted art teacher with a talent for capturing the beauty of the world on canvas.
Their love bloomed quietly, hidden away from prying ...