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Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony
Dec 27, 2024 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Some People

Some were like shooting stars,
crashing into me for a brief time
leaving stardust or debris.

Sometimes I just wasn't sure.
It was difficult to hold on to things
constantly in motion while they were moving on.

About This Poem

Review Request Direction: How does this theme appeal to you?

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

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Jackweb

Jackweb

6 months 3 weeks ago

Here's my analysis:

_Theme:_
The poem explores the theme of fleeting relationships and connections, where people come and go, leaving behind a lasting impact or a trail of uncertainty.

_Imagery and Symbolism:_

- "Shooting stars" is a powerful metaphor for brief, intense connections that burn brightly but fade quickly.
- "Crashing into me" suggests a sense of sudden, unexpected impact, emphasizing the idea that these connections can be both exhilarating and overwhelming.
- "Stardust or debris" represents the dual nature of these encounters, where some leave behind a magical, shimmering residue, while others leave only remnants of what could have been.
- "Constantly in motion" emphasizes the transient nature of these relationships, where people are always moving, changing, and evolving.

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Lavender

Lavender

6 months 3 weeks ago

Some People

Hello, Michael,
In reading this, so many different people who've come and gone in my life spring to mind. Such is life. Beautiful.
Thank you,
L

Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony

6 months 3 weeks ago

Thanks L! This was definitely

Thanks L! This was definitely a rumination on the transience of people I have know in my life. Interesting to look back on the ones still in our lives, and consider what the difference between the two may have been.

Best

Geezer

Geezer

6 months 3 weeks ago

There is...

nothing I can add to what Jack and Lavender have said. I agree that this poem has made me think about the people in my life who have come and left; and the impact I have had on others. Well, done sir. ~ Geez.
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