Destinations
An Acrostic
Written for the Randy Baker's unofficial 'Prompted: #5' challenge. Details below
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Driven by increments of motion, infinite seconds line up in a single file queue to produce a discernible continuum.
Escaping the womb, my designation in this uncharted world began with the loving embrace of a mother’s arms.
She's guided by maternal instinct; no compass or maps needed to navigate her purposeful existence on this
tranquil earth. Destinations are limitless in the great expanse but not everyone knows where they are going—
introspection won't always choose the correct path, especially when nowhere is the only place to go.
Neither you, nor I, auditioned for the roles we play. Life is impromptu, made of a substance only leaps and bounds can ever
assimilate. Now that age is apparent, riddled with more than just wrinkles, I review this used canvas overwrought with knowledge and fractured love
to arrive at a new position in time called wisdom.
I know what was expected in this miniscule blink of yesterday, but the question remains, did I ever get there?
Oftentimes, I break free of the quietude to just live as I see fit, not caring about hurdles that travel alongside.
Never once did regret change my direction, yet it's a word that can hinder the delicate flow of weaving fabric into wanted memories.
Sinner or saint, our final checkpoint is something we have in common. Let’s traverse each day without fear or judgement. We are the impetus…
A/N: This challenge required a min of 12 lines, I decided to use the only 12-letter word in the word prompts (destinations) to do a 12-line acrostic. Other words used: Escaping, uncharted, guided, compass, tranquil, world, navigating, nowhere, canvas, yesterday, quietude, miniscule, expanse and free.
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Well done, Lamar. Congrats on yet another challenge win, as well as a Top Story nod.
Fantastic job Lamar!! Well deserved TS ❣️
Great TS. I enjoyed reading this
Fantastic work, Lamar. You never fail to amaze me with your expert writing skills.
hank you, I am happy with your exciting stories. Follow my stories now
Congratulations on Top Story!
Great acrostic poem, Lamar! Brilliant uses of challenge words throughout! I was going to point out a favorite line but they were all winners
Nice Dictation. Good Story
Wonderful acrostic Lamar and loved the interplay between destination and journey. Congratulations on the TS
Beautiful, Lamar! So glad you got a Top Story for this, too!
Wonderful poem, Lamar! A well deserved Top Story, congrats!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
This is beautiful! And the line "never once did regret change my direction" is so poignant.
Ayyy back to say congrats on the top story!
Lamar, I think this is my favourite poem of yours to date!! I love the wisely chosen words and the cleverness of the acrostic as a whole. This brings to mind the phrase "it's about the journey not the destination". Great work and congrats on Top Story Lamar!
12 very poignant lines. Beautiful Lamar. ❤️
excellent work..I like it 👍
Excellent work play here, great piece!
'Neither you, nor I, auditioned for the roles we play. ' n What a great line. I wanted to attempt this challenge but after reading yours I will leave it to the masters. Congratulations
Congratulations on Top Story!!! Especially loved your line, "Life is impromptu, made of a substance only leaps and bounds can ever assimilate."
Interesting comparisons here...and a beautiful TS! 🏅
A striking piece of poetry! Well done on your top story achievement, Lamar!
Back to say congrats!! 🎉
Congratulations 🎉
I really loved this for the challenge and just as an acrostic!! Well done. Your work always leaves me wanting more.