Every line starts with the same word or phrase.  Use the “IGNITER” pages in the top menu for ideas.

I wanted to know why you had to go.
I wanted to know why you had to leave.
I wanted to know what really happened that day.
I wanted to know what you would say if it weren’t for that day.
I wanted to know why I didn’t go back when
I just shut the door and left you on the other side.
I wanted to know why life is so hard without you
I wanted to know how I got lost in feeling so lonely inside.
I wanted to know why she lied to me for so long.
I wanted to know I would be ok.
I wanted to know I would be just fine.
I wanted to know my heart would stop.
I wanted to know I’d see you again.
I wanted to know it wasn’t the end. – Mariah R. 08

We agreed not to worry –
not until we were 23.
We agreed not to worry
about the stupid boys that came along.
We agreed not to worry
about the reflection in the mirror.
We agreed not to worry
about the secrets we hold onto.
We agreed not to worry –
so why are you letting the stupid boys get to you?
We agreed not to worry
about the reflection – so why do you want to
look like the girls in the magazines?
We agreed not to worry.
She was my best friend, and she wasn’t yet 23. – Mahkaeli P. 09

One hour I slept.
One hour I rode.
One hour I was in the hospital.
One hour I got back home.
One hour I was so doped up on drugs.
One hour I felt so bad.
The next hour I was up and riding again. – A.J. P. 08

Splash the water in my sister’s face.
Splash the sand in the air.
Splash the bubbles in the bathtub.
Splash the paint on the wall.
Splash cologne on my face. – Feliberto L. 09

Rocks can be pets.
Rocks don’t bite.
Rocks don’t make marks on paper.
Rocks are pretty much harmless,
unless someone throws them.
Rock can do tricks like sit and stay.
Rocks can be created into art.
Rocks don’t interrupt you when you talk.
Rocks are great friends when you
can’t talk to anyone else. – Kelsie H. 09

Dandelions are light.
They are fun to make wishes on
when they turn white.
Dandelions are like the sun,
bright, yellow, and fun.
Dandelions are breakable and small.
They aren’t hefty and tall.
Dandelions make me smile.
They are fragile.
Dandelions are wannabe flowers.
I could stare at them for hours. – Mahkaeli P. 09