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I am yours,already

Being in love
With this distance, wedged and forged,between the crevices of our souls

Feels,like...a running tap

It's a drip, then, a rush,then an echo

Why do I miss what I have only seen in my dreams?

Why
Why
Why

Who
Who
Who

When
When
When

What other alternative
What other alternative
What other alternative must I take and swallow,
until you come for me?

Am I not doing enough?
Am I not enough?
I'll eat my veggies,
I'll pray,
I'll stop being naughty,
I'll submit,
I'll let this life swallow me whole,
If you come.
Come for me.
And stay.
Stay.

Stay.
Please.

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - draft

About the Author

Country/Region: ZAF

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neopoet

neopoet

1 month 3 weeks ago

Neopoet AI [2025-04]

The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet’s AI:

This poem explores the emotional landscape of longing and uncertainty in love, using repetition and vivid imagery to convey the speaker’s inner turmoil. The metaphor of a "running tap" effectively captures the fluctuating intensity of feelings—sometimes a mere drip, sometimes a rush, then an echo—mirroring how love can feel inconsistent and elusive.

The repeated questions ("Why," "Who," "When") emphasize the speaker’s confusion and desperation, creating a rhythmic urgency that pulls the reader into the speaker’s restless mind. However, the repetition of "What other alternative" could be varied slightly to maintain impact and avoid redundancy.

The latter part of the poem, where the speaker lists actions they are willing to take ("I'll eat my veggies, I'll pray..."), introduces a tone of self-sacrifice and submission. This shift is poignant, but the phrase "I'll stop being naughty" feels somewhat informal and may disrupt the otherwise earnest tone. Consider replacing it with language that aligns more closely with the poem’s emotional depth.

Structurally, the poem’s free verse form suits the rawness of the speaker’s emotions. The use of line breaks and spacing effectively slows the reader down, allowing the weight of each question and plea to resonate.

To deepen the poem’s impact, consider expanding on the imagery around the "distance" between souls. What does this distance look or feel like beyond being "wedged and forged"? Adding sensory details or metaphorical layers here could enrich the emotional texture.

Overall, the poem succeeds in conveying a heartfelt yearning, but refining some word choices and expanding key images could enhance its emotional clarity and resonance.

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Lavender

Lavender

1 month 2 weeks ago

I Am Yours, Already

Hello,  Koki,

I sense the frustration here, the desire and longing. There's also a feeling of desperation.  I'll be back after your response.

Thank you!

L

 

Geezer

Geezer

1 month 2 weeks ago

I took this...

to be the questions of a young, teen girl and the use of the word [naughty] would seem to fit their vocabulary. I do agree that the lines "What other alternative... could be varied just a bit to relieve the humdrum of the lines. This is a good one, keep it and work it over, let it simmer for a little bit. ~ Geez.