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Broken Hero

Born high and mighty, a Troy
Now but a broken toy
With no one left to cry
No matter how hard the try
From hero to zero
He has but become a Broken Hero.

About This Poem

Review Request Direction: How was my language use?
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 appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: Volta / GH, GHA

Favorite Poets: Kofi Awoonor, Kofi Anyidoho, ... :(

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Comments

weirdelf

weirdelf

13 years 5 months ago

With a classical reference like Troy

a city, not a person, I kind of expected more substance.
What caused the fall?
To stick to the the classical reference, what was the Achilles Heel?

Reads nicely, good control of language.

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WonderGolly

13 years 5 months ago

Wierdelf,,,,

thank you for the read and the missing substances suggested for this piece. I appreciate it. would work on it.
respects.

WonderGolly :)

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WonderGolly

13 years 5 months ago

Wierdelf,,,,

It's nice to be a part of a great community like neopoet. thank you for the welcome. I have conditioned myself to relate positively to feedback from readers. I know I have a lot to learn and I am thankful to you in advance for your offer to help.
blessings.

WonderGolly :)

wesley snow

wesley snow

13 years 5 months ago

What Jess said.

The subject matter does demand a little more oomph in the poem. Size at least or if short, then a witty comparison with our world that catches everyone off guard.
I have a great love for the stories out of the Hellenistic Age. A poet could remain there his entire life and never want for material.
This poem needs a little storytelling.
wesley

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WonderGolly

13 years 5 months ago

hello Wesley,,,

Jess pointed it out to me the poem need more flesh to spice up the meaning or the message been carried in it. Showed it to friends around me and they also thought the same. So, I've been trying to rewrite it again. Could take time but I promise to work on it.
thanks for the read and great having you around.
respects.

WonderGolly :)
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