I found a fabulous new blogger who I have added to my blogroll (Amelia), who introduced me to Trifecta, a writing challenge for the weekend.
"This weekend's challenge is to write a story entitled 'Lost' in exactly 33 words. The word 'lost' can only appear in the title, not your 33 words."
LOST.
The course of the girl's life, forever changed.
Trusting, foolishly.
Making regrettable choices.
Someone else's viciousness
Cannot take her self worth, intelligence.
Destroyed before starting.
Never forgotten. Never forgiving.
Often scared.
Forever scarred.
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"This weekend's challenge is to write a story entitled 'Lost' in exactly 33 words. The word 'lost' can only appear in the title, not your 33 words."
LOST.
The course of the girl's life, forever changed.
Trusting, foolishly.
Making regrettable choices.
Someone else's viciousness
Cannot take her self worth, intelligence.
Destroyed before starting.
Never forgotten. Never forgiving.
Often scared.
Forever scarred.
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That certainly was quite a challenge, and it made me a little sad to read this. Just a bit, though.
ReplyDelete-Barb the French Bean
@Barb - It makes me incredibly sad to write it down. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteSometimes the other person doesn't have your good interests in mind.
ReplyDelete@booguloo - Yes, I am well aware. Painfully true. Thanks for commenting.
Deletenever forgotten, never forgiving . . . forever scarred
ReplyDeletesigh - emotions rampant - thanks for sharing
@barbara - It seemed clearer in my head, but you picked up on the most critical phrases. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteExcellent writing, and something most of us can relate to.
ReplyDelete@Belle - Thank you for the compliment... and how horribly sad that so many others can relate to it.
DeleteThanks for commenting.
Powerful, poignant, painful.....
ReplyDelete@Betty Bo - Hard to put 17 years worth of hurt into 33 words. Thanks for reading and commenting.
DeleteI like! Despite it being all sad and whatnot. Very different than what you usually post!
ReplyDelete@Gia - Yeah, this one hurts. Glad you like it. Thanks for commenting.
Deletethumbs up, steph!! i have a hard time writing w/in limits, (haiku is so dang hard for me!) but you did great!!
ReplyDelete@carmar76 - I don't even know how to write a haiku, lol. Thanks for commenting.
Deletebrilliantly powerful. And sadly familiar
ReplyDelete@Mynx - I appreciate you taking the time to comment, and my heart hurts knowing this resonates with you, too.
DeleteI like this a lot. Nicely done.
ReplyDelete@traskavenue - Thanks. I like your submission, but don't fully understand it. Thanks for stopping in and commenting.
DeleteVery, very nicely put!
ReplyDelete@tiktok - Not sure there IS a nice way to put a topic like this. Thanks for commenting.
DeleteInnocence not so much lost a violently stolen
ReplyDelete@Jester Queen - Yes. Destroyed. Thanks for understanding and commenting.
DeleteThanks for linking up to Trifecta this weekend. We're so glad to have you. My favorite line here is 'destroyed before starting.' Powerful and sad. Hope to see you back again on Monday.
ReplyDelete@trifectawritingchallenge.com - Thanks for checking out my entry. That is really how it feels... thanks for commenting.
DeleteOh wow! I can so relate.
ReplyDelete@thehappyhugger - I'm sorry to hear that. Not a nice experience to relate to. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
DeleteOh I absolutely get this. Very well written.
ReplyDelete@Amelia - Thanks. Surprisingly felt comfortable exposing my soul for a minute there.
DeleteAnd I'm so flattered! Thank you!
ReplyDelete@Amelia - Well, it's true, I hope you see that!
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