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Apr 18, 2022
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Aftermath
and thus
there was only dust
everything apart
no form, shape or order,
only dust
to remind me
that everything is done
everything is gone.
About This Poem
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Direction:
What did you think of my title?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
Is the internal logic consistent?
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Geezer
3 years 2 months ago
Your title is good...
there is too little of it to actually have a pattern or rhythm/pacing,
but I didn't stumble over anything, so I guess alright. I like the theme
it is just enough to make one wonder, what is gone? Not much logic to it
as there isn't much of a story. I know there are going to be a few people
who will ask questions about who, what and where, but that is the nice thing about this one.
It is as complete as it can be without giving anything away. [Nothing to give away]
Also, it lets one ponder the what of? Very nice! I do hope that all your work
won't be of this nature though, as a person tends to get tired of questions with no answers.
Welcome to Neo. and I hope to see more of what you are capable of. ~ Geezer.
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Ian Hood
3 years 2 months ago
thanks for you comments
thanks for you comments
Michelle wildmoon
3 years 2 months ago
A critique
Hello,
I, by no means, am an expert on poetry, and overall really like the poem and I can relate to it. My suggestions are coming from a place of respect.
Here's my thoughts on your poem:
The line ... "everything apart" - I understand the sentiment, but I think you can create a better impact changing the word apart to something else (isolated, separate, asunder)
And the last line "everything is gone" - I feel like it doesn't quite fit because everything isn't gone, particularly your feelings and the thing that reminded you of what once was.
Thank you for sharing. Please critique any of my work.
-Michelle
Ian Hood
3 years 2 months ago
Thank you for your words.
Thank you for your words.
One
3 years 2 months ago
Ian
Ian,
spot on piece of poetry. Deliberately short & vague allowing the reader to immerse themselves into the poem & attach it to something meaningful from their own imagination.
Great piece,
One.
Ian Hood
3 years 2 months ago
Thank you for your words!
Thank you for your words!
Candlewitch
3 years 2 months ago
hello Ian,
I would remove (The) from the title and go with just: Aftermath.
*hugs, Cat