For those of you struggling to kick-start your writing week, here are a couple of prompts:
Short Story opening two lines:
He couldn’t believe his eyes. Surely not right there in the supermarket?
Poetry opening two lines:
She watches the morning unfold,
A beautiful woman with a head of gold.
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Last week, I gave you the opening lines for the following:
Story:
Matty knew he shouldn’t have taken it.
Poem:
She was always there for me
The poem was a popular choice. Please visit Jane Basil’s blog and read her brilliant poem: https://janebasilblog.wordpress.com/2015/09/28/always-there-for-me/
Adhin Shamina wrote a powerful poem:
She was always there for me,
travelling in my empty pockets,
hiding behind my torn clothes,
pricking my feet
through holes in my slippers,
in my dirty hands,
in my eyes swollen with
sleepless nights of hunger,
in my aching stomach
without a morsels for days,
in eyes full of repulsion
as if I sinned when they saw me,
in words full of humiliation,
in back turning on me
when head bowed
I raised my hand
for not the moon and stars
but a little pity
of which even the richest were poor.
But now she will be sad.
Now I am no longer there for her.
Whom will she hold hostage?
Good bye POVERTY!
I got my liberty.
Go choose another slave.
Geoff Le Pard sent in an emotional one:
She was always there for me
when I took my first step
seen by no one
She was always there for me
when I walked to school
on my own
She was always there for me
when I opened my heart
and could tell no one
She was always there for me
when I said, ‘I do’
on my own
She was always there for me
when I held my new born
with no one to advise
And she will always be here for me
as draw my last breath
no longer alone
Bharul Chhatbar brings a smile to the face:
IRRESISTIBLE
Wanted to snooze the morning alarm
But, she’s always there for me!
Lazily lay turning in bed
But, she’s always there for me!
Somehow managing to make coffee post workout
But, she’s always there for me!
Wanted lunch in the office canteen
But, she’s always there for me!
Returned thinking to feel cozy on sofa
But, she’s always there for me!
Took Tuffy at garden, staring beautiful
But, she’s always there for me!
Hearted a plate full of deserts
But, she’s always there for me!
Lay in bed,waiting for her to sleep
Soon can catch up my internet
But a hand hit like a hammer
Oh irresistible! SHE’S ALWAYS THERE FOR ME!
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Esther Chilton 
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