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Beyond the Textbook

Laurie Lupold

Short but Sweet

Writing ever get you down? Have you spent too much time staring at a blank screen or sheet of paper? Ever feel blocked and frustrated? I have a game that will help get those creative juices flowing and above that; it's fun and easy to play. All you need to play is paper, pen, or PC if you like, dictionary and your creativity.

Randomly choose at least five words from the dictionary, no cheating. Choose either to create a short story or poem including those five words. Remember this is supposed to be fun so it's not necessary that it be grammatically correct. That's all you do. Sit back and snicker at your creation.

My five words: 1. appeal; 2. grind; 3. base 4. lining; 5. dainty

Got my work cut out for me here.

I don't really appeal,

to the fighting in the world.

The bump and the grind,

nations coming unfurled.

I wish the base of the problem,

was not far but near.

We could tear down the lining,

of hatred and fear.

So dainty are the minds,

that proceed life with hate.

There's much hope for the future,

not too little or too late.

If we can only reach out,

grasp love, take it's hand.

We will find peace on earth,

united we will stand.

Dedicated to those who suffer at the hands of hatred.