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JennJenn
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0 posted 2009-02-18 09:06 PM



This was written last week, It's being published but I'm comming to the last "stage" of editing. If anyone would like to crit or comment, you're more than welcome, and I could use it Thanks so much!!

The Last Chapter

The story's been told
The fight's been fought
I've got to accept
The things that I've got

In the past two years
I've come so far
Driven down life's road
In a broken-down car

But the car, I’ve fixed
The road, I’ve paved
The experiences I had
Will always be saved

The scars have faded
The band-aids are clear
My arms hold a sign reading:
“Nothing was here”

Back in the day
I was tired of trying
I wasn’t okay
And I wasn’t crying


Two years later
Baba’s moved on
It’s a horrible fact
But it’ll make us all strong

So we’ll take our lives
One step every day
I’ll live like a fighter
So the memories will stay

Present day Friday
I’m sat at a desk
Typing my heart out
To remember what’s best.

And so, today,
To tribute her fight
My poem will affirm
My future, my life

© Copyright 2009 Jenn - All Rights Reserved
freeand2sexy
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1 posted 2009-02-18 09:16 PM


um, I got lost in your poem and i don't think that's good. it flowed well, tho. And again add some imagery

With God I am happy; sadness has no say in my life.

JennJenn
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2 posted 2009-02-18 09:22 PM


It makes sense to me how you got lost. Now that I look over it, the only way for you to know what everything means and how it ties together is if you were connected with me for the past 2 years:P haha. Thanks. I think I need to start making my poetry more general.

Could you help me out with the imagery a bit?

freeand2sexy
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3 posted 2009-02-18 09:28 PM


yeah, you need to think of the reader, as well, and how they are going to understand it.

With God I am happy; sadness has no say in my life.

freeand2sexy
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4 posted 2009-02-18 09:29 PM


oh and i'll be happy to help you, but keep in mind that i am also still learning
Falling rain
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5 posted 2009-02-18 10:11 PM


Yeah Christine's right. I do got lost in your words. Remember a poem is a story and although its expressing your feelings and experiences in it, you got to connect with the reader. So then the reader can, oh whats the word, empathizes and well connect. Its a good poem just you need to work on it.

-Zach

When I see your smile, and I know it’s not for me, that’s when I’ll miss you.

Falling rain
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6 posted 2009-02-18 10:13 PM


And if you need help in imagery don't hesitate to ask. I've been told I'm good at it and I don't mind sharing thoughts.

-Zach

When I see your smile, and I know it’s not for me, that’s when I’ll miss you.

Earl Robertson
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7 posted 2009-02-18 10:52 PM


Welcome to PIP JennJenn!!



I didn't get lost, though I didn't know exactly what it's about, I mean that's what a poems for!!

Good write!

My melancholy is purely my own

JennJenn
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8 posted 2009-02-18 10:59 PM


Thanks for the ideas, guys It means a lot.
RevengeIsMine
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9 posted 2009-02-21 01:59 AM


I don't know how you guys got lost.. I LOVED THIS!.. it's great to FINALLY read about people moving on and focusing on postives rather than negatives.. You did a great job JennJenn and i didnt get lost at all
JennJenn
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10 posted 2009-02-22 04:14 PM


Wow! thanks for that I really appreciate it.

I've been trying so hard to write about positive stuff. The past 2 years has been all negative:P

JennJenn
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11 posted 2009-02-22 04:14 PM


oops, double posted.

[This message has been edited by JennJenn (02-23-2009 10:38 AM).]

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