Welcome to Verse First, where simple notions prompt amazing poems.
Today's notion?
COMMITTED
And I'm telling you right up front, fellow poets - this prompt comes from a very personal place. Today is my wedding anniversary. The Good Husband and I have been married for 32 years, an exclusive couple for 37. I know about long-term commitment.
On a completely different note, I've had the difficult responsibility of admitting a loved one to the psychiatric ward in order to avoid looming disaster. From this perspective, I know more than I ever wanted to know.
Committed. It's a past-tense verb meaning delivered, entrusted or institutionalized, or the act of having perpetrated a crime. Other synonymous terms include promised, pledged, relegated or delegated.
Committed is also an adjective that describes someone who is dedicated, attached, devoted, faithful, or one who is or has been institutionalized.
Where does your experience take you? Or will you follow the muse and create? Either way, write and post a related poem on your website, then use Mr. Linky to share it with us. Feel free to leave a comment below, and please support the efforts of the community by visiting and commenting on one another's work.
On a completely different note, I've had the difficult responsibility of admitting a loved one to the psychiatric ward in order to avoid looming disaster. From this perspective, I know more than I ever wanted to know.
Committed. It's a past-tense verb meaning delivered, entrusted or institutionalized, or the act of having perpetrated a crime. Other synonymous terms include promised, pledged, relegated or delegated.
Committed is also an adjective that describes someone who is dedicated, attached, devoted, faithful, or one who is or has been institutionalized.
Where does your experience take you? Or will you follow the muse and create? Either way, write and post a related poem on your website, then use Mr. Linky to share it with us. Feel free to leave a comment below, and please support the efforts of the community by visiting and commenting on one another's work.
Looking forward to reading some amazing poems! ~ Kim
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I've linked to one I wrote and posted in 2009 — about two different, rival commitments.
ReplyDeleteGood heavens, I'm first!
DeleteOh, and, how could I forget - Happy Anniversary!!! 32 years is a long-term commitment indeed. xxx
DeleteOn this Valentine's Day, I'd like to talk about one of the purest forms of love - the commitment of a mother to her child. It's one of my earliest poems.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I'm sharing something on Poets United. Yay!
Wishing everyone a happy V-Day! Lots of love :)
Happy Anniversary, Kim! You are one of the couples that reassures me that love and commitment are still alive and well in the world. This is an interesting prompt and I have experience in every application of the word. I'll think on it and come back when an idea pops up:)
ReplyDeleteHave a job today kids, but will be back this afternoon to read and enjoy.......
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, Kim. So far these poems have blown me away. I'll be back later, though, with a poem and with reading time, I hope.
ReplyDeleteWow Kim! Yes, Happy Anniversary @>----------
ReplyDeleteNow, I have the this song in my head...
"Hopelessly devoted to you.....oooooooo"
Off to ponder!
Hi, Thank you for the chance to write, i have gone for a love theme, it certainly worked for me, all the best and have a great Valentines day, Alan
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary, Kim! This is a great prompt. I'll be back later to share.
ReplyDeleteFinally made it back...
DeleteHappy Anniversary Kim!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, all, for the loving wishes. I will make the rounds today and tomorrow, having just returned from my mom's in California. Audrey~ I'll take care of it for you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday, friends!
WOW! These are good!
ReplyDeletegreat prompt Kim, sparked something :)
ReplyDeleteSparks flying? That's GOOD!
DeleteHappy anniversary, Kim!! And a wonderful prompt on the occasion.
ReplyDelete(I am still working on mine!)
Happy Anniversary!!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary Kim ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Hearts Day to all ~
I went with my first love ;D Thanks Kim! HeART day to you~
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 32 years Kim! Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! :-)
ReplyDeleteA gr8 prompt for Valentine's Day. Glad to see after 32 years you are still going strong
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteI may have just got here in time to post my poem.
Congratulations on your 32nd Wedding Anniversary Kim:) I will celebrate 34 years this July:)
I have chosen to write about a very different subject. A very recent news story in Dublin, Ireland. The personal stories of those involved haunted me....thus my poem.
I am recovering from carpel tunnel surgery last Friday. Getting back very slowly, though very difficult to type!!
Best Wishes,
Eileen:)
A poem written soemtime back, modified, for this verse..a little. COMMITTED to come back soon to read others!
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ReplyDeleteOops! I posted this on the wrong prompt. This was meant to be on the Pantry prompt from Sunday.
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