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DEARTH

The solitary sunlight
has plunged into
the arid desert
now severely
lacks vegetation
This drought time
that has pounced
on this plain
shall be the
last straw
that broke
the camel's
back.

©® Onyinyechi Cosmos Etu

About This Poem

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Is the internal logic consistent?

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

About the Author

Region, Country: Imo State - Republic of Biafra(Nigeria), NGA

Favorite Poets: Late Christopher Okigbo, Wole soyinka, Maya Angelou, W.H. Longfellow, John Milton, W.B. Yeat.

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Comments

Candlewitch

Candlewitch

2 years 5 months ago

dear Jack,

I like your title, it is sparse, like the poem. the flow is god. I'm a fan and advocate of free verse. your language usage is good. your words echo the way I have felt before , so I understand . keep writing. good work.

*hugs, Cat

Jackweb

Jackweb

2 years 5 months ago

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Will always be appreciative of your precious comments any day any time you stop by.
Many thanks esteemed poetess.
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Jackweb

Jackweb

2 years 5 months ago

Beautiful!

I also liked your perspective. Indeed, you have a bird's-eye view. Many thanks for this review.
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Lavender

Lavender

2 years 5 months ago

Dearth

Hi, Jackweb,
Such a vivid description - I can feel the intensity of the heat, and see the stark lack of vegetation. Witty, yet still a dramatic final line. A very appropriate title.
Lav