John Hamilton Poet Free verse

The One That Got Away

The one that got away (Ten word challenge-2 Contest sample)


An AMBIVALENT mood engulfs me, as BITTERSWEET memories
meander in my mind.I was 15 she was 17,yes an older woman.
She was so ARCANE, mysterious, and FLAMBOYANT at the same time.
She was the QUINTESSENCE of sophistication, a LUSCIOUS ripe fruit
waiting for a TACTILE experience.
I was so innocent, so QUIESCENT in my thoughts, I felt I needed
an INTERCESSOR, to offer my IMMOLATION of love to her.
So, I asked my best friend to approach her for me, and ask her to dance.
They danced the night away together, yes she was the one that got away!


Sample for ten word challenge-2 contest
10 obligatory words to be used highlighted
in capital letters.
Give it a try!
Looking forward to your entry!

John Derek Hamilton
October26,2016

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Joanna Daniel October 27, 2016 at 1:12 AM Clever use of ten tough words, John:) I'll try to come up with something for this contest... John Hamilton October 27, 2016 at 9:10 AM Thanks Jo,

Paloma P October 26, 2016 at 3:29 PM So, that's where immolation came from clever guy... John Hamilton October 26, 2016 at 4:32 PM Yup, thanks Paloma

Daniel Turner October 26, 2016 at 11:42 AM Never send a boy to do a man's job. Lol Great writing, John. Even with the big words it flows perfectly. John Hamilton October 26, 2016 at 1:49 PM That's funny, we were both 15, but yup I shoulda been the man!Thanks for the visit, always appreciated.

Heidi Sands October 26, 2016 at 9:34 AM Excellent writing done with this John! Good luck with the contest. :) Heidi Sands October 26, 2016 at 9:50 AM Yes it is! Too funny :) John Hamilton October 26, 2016 at 9:41 AM Thanks I should do well, it's my contest!lol

Chris Green October 26, 2016 at 9:13 AM This one really took me back, I remember romantic scenarios just like this, asking a friend to see if she likes you or not. I just don't remember using all of those big words when it happened. :) This was great John. John Hamilton October 26, 2016 at 9:20 AM Wow that was fast! Ha I don't think I knew any of those words back then, even if I did, it would not have helped the situation! I don't know if there is a prize for being the first to read and comment but I'll have to think of something. Thanks a lot.