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14. Procrastination. If you had more time, you’d be able to put it off longer. What do you put off to the last moment? Why? Tell a story about how you just barely got something done in time – or didn’t.
Alternate: Splat! Use that word in a story or a poem.

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obscure_one's picture

His scent sometimes
descends without warning.
The mixture of cologne
and cigarette smoke,
detergent and beer
permeates everything
for just a second and
reminds me of you.
Reminds me of
your bravery.
You asked for help
like you have so many times.
So I held your hand,
I comforted you when your
fears were too overwhelming
and I told you,
I told you
you would not end up like
them;
you would not end up like
him.
It was okay then,
it'll keep being okay,
and maybe I'll go back some time
with you,
and ask about my story, too.

emnoodlehead's picture

'The mixture of cologne and

Submitted by emnoodlehead on July 15, 2008 - 21:43.

'The mixture of cologne
and cigarette smoke,
detergent and beer'
Clean and dirty, great contrast.

To be completely honest, I'm in tears right now (again).

I can't think of anything to fix/change/revise with this but I just wanted you to know I read it.

obscure_one's picture

:( Don't cry!! I just want

Submitted by obscure_one on July 15, 2008 - 23:06.

:( Don't cry!!

I just want you to know I ♥ you!

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