Neopoem Of The Week Contest October 30th to November 5th 2022

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If

If I were a poet
and could write in a fine hand
I'd pen my love a poem
only she would understand

I'd compose it down at the shore
where the waves always come back to me,
like my reflections of her

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Rhymes are happy acidents in my writing. More about love...

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?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - polished 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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Comments

Lavender

2 years 8 months ago

If

Hi, Michael,
A tender and lovely poem. I think what I really like the most is the title. The poet, you, and the poem are so humble, and your final line is full of gratitude. Reflective.
L

Michael Anthony

2 years 7 months ago

Appreciate you stopping by L,

Appreciate you stopping by L, thank you!. I almost gave this piece a different title, but glad I didn't.

Cheers

Geezer

2 years 8 months ago

of your title too! I often think of if, as though it were part of the old adage; "I should have, I could have, I would have." I usually
go one step further and say: "But this is what I did." Nice, short and spare piece that sums it up. ~ Geez.
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