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She.

she reminded me of the waves,
not because of their soft
and calming reputation,
but because they engulf
and swallow
and drown the people who get too close.

she has left me choking,
pulling me into her graveyard.

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Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - draft

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Favorite Poets: William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, Homer, Charlotte Bronte

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Lavender

Lavender

2 years 9 months ago

She.

Hello, anon,
Using the period in the title intensifies the mood to your already strong poem. You've also done a great job with such extreme description of waves. Your last (powerful) line indicates present tense. Maybe use "reminds" instead of "reminded" in your opening line? Just a thought.
Thank you!
Lavender

Geezer

Geezer

2 years 9 months ago

The intimation...

of her pulling you in and drowning you, gives rise to the thought that you are inundated by the thought of her, making for a very emotional piece. No criticisms. ~ Geezer.
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