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Misfire

I couldn’t think of much else;
why she left, what I did wrong

It was only obvious some years later,
after more experience with wars of the heart,
it had everything to do with being eighteen

About This Poem

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
How does this theme appeal to you?

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Not actively editing

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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Geezer

Geezer

4 years 10 months ago

I'm not sure...

about the title, but it drew me in and that's it's job. So I guess... Words of wisdom from the owner of a broken heart. We all
get them, and I guess that eighteen is one of the hardest times. Good write, nothing much to critique as it is a short one. Looking forward to seeing more from you. Welcome to Neo. ~ Geezer.
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Michael Anthony

Michael Anthony

4 years 10 months ago

Appreciate your thoughts

Appreciate your thoughts Geezer. The title was intended to note failure. In this case the subject of the poem. Thanks again, and be well.