Writing prompts with examples

Greetings randomers

For writing month I am sending daily prompt newsletters to hopefully inspire you to get some words down.

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The single word prompt is – Spare

Not sure if you’re aware

I seem to have some spare

I am happy to share

But you should beware

They were taken from a bear

Just in case you care

It was kind of a dare

I know that you weren’t there

You were riding your mare

I do not know where

You were seen by a hare

It is excellent fare

The line prompt is – ‘Who would do such a thing as to scuttle the Nancy Jane?’

The bosun charged into the pub wringing his hands, his hat threatening to leave his head with the action.

‘It’s been scuttled; the Nancy Jane’s been scuttled!’ who would do such a thing as to scuttle the Nancy Jane?’

The captain leant back in his chair and swigged his rum.

‘Who indeed?’ he muttered ‘Who indeed?’

Today’s track is – Bed of Roses – Bon Jovi

In these arms you said

We would always

Lie down in a bed of roses

These days I wonder if I misunderstood

Maybe that’s the story of love

I thought that we were legendary

I’m still shot through the heart with love for you

And I will never runaway

Thank you for loving me

Happy Writing

Lily x

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