Carlos Whittaker

Dec04

Creative Writing Assignment For The Day

Posted by loswhit in Creativity

[A Palestinian girl tries to punch an Israeli soldier during a protest against the expansion of the nearby Jewish settlement of Halamish.]

We have done this before.
Now again.
You get 8 words.
Not 7.
Not 9.
8.
I’ll go first…
“How do I get my kids to understand?”
Your turn…
What 8 words fit this image?
Los

Elizabeth

Repent: Your children have become weapons to lob.
http://www.3dliving.org David

Let’s go over this again: paper covers rock.

Lindsey

winner of the greatest comment.

http://mosaicmind.blogspot.com Chris

You reap what you sew. Children mimic parents.
http://www.anivus.com Craig

Abraham teaches us: sin effects hundreds of generations.
David

I’ve never seen a blonde Palestinian person before.
http://andrewgergen.com Andy Gergen

No, I pull the string, you fall forward.
Nick Carita

“Do you want tickets to the gun show?”
http://www.notyournormalnerd.com Derek

I’m scared, I don’t know what to do!
Chris

Why do you REALLY hate me so much?
Lucy

You know? I could be your big brother.
http://www.micahpringle.net Micah Pringle

hamburger. phone. loofa. kitten. dandruff. squishy. huh? hi!
http://www.daleaceron.com Dale

“I’m covering up my fears with my anger!”
Cynthia H.

Desire for democracy can’t overcome generations of hate.
http://twitter.com/jasonshafer Jason

tiny girl fists speak louder than words do
Ben

What-makes-us-think-we-are-any-different?
http://mimiandbutterbean.blogspot.com Shayne

Why is his hand raised against her?

http://mimiandbutterbean.blogspot.com Shayne

Whoops…got 8 syllables but 7 words. Oh well.
Tim

I don’t think his hand is positioned aggressively…

http://Lifted4Life.org Nathan

Values and beliefs are constructed in the home
Tim

How do I teach my kids moral courage?
yankeegospelgirl

And Ishmael’s hand shall be against every man.
Maxx

You spare the rod and spoil the child.
Kim S.

“What did I do wrong this time, honey?”
Jonathan Wilson

Hurting, I hurt. Hated, hate. Jesus save me.
http://malloyd.wordpress.com Matthew

Whatcha gonna do when I punch you?
Eli

Who filled her heart with all that hate
James

This contest is the stupidest thing. I’m laughing.
http://www.kellenowenby.com kellen

don’t punch a guy with an automatic weapon.
http://patternsofgrace.wordpress.com/ Jason Cormier

Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings
Alan Pate

What will it take to cultivate peace again?
http://www.calebgordon.com Caleb Gordon

I did not know there were blond Palestinian?

http://www.calebgordon.com Caleb Gordon

OK OK that was bad. JUST A JOKE!!

Vi

Please try to understand, I’m not a monster.
http://misterbeardo.com Mister Beardo

Did you just high five my rock? Awkward!
http://notesfromthewell.wordpress.com rachel

come quickly, Lord Jesus. save us from ourselves.
Brian

Why do you oppress us with your walls?
http://nicholasccasey.blogspot.com/ nic

How to fail at giving out high fives.
http://anneroyster.blogspot.com Anne Nicole Royster

That girl looks like she’s hurting so much.