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Angel
Senior Member
since 1999-07-02
Posts 551
Pennsylvania

0 posted 1999-08-17 09:36 PM



This past year came and went so fast
We made it to this point at last
I’m so glad we stuck together
Even in the stormy weather
Came here in the beat of a heart
And over this year never did we part
Never knew I'd love someone like you
And I never thought that you'd love me too
You're outgoing, not one bit shy
I'm so quiet, I don’t really know why
We got together that great day
And always I am here to stay
I want care for you til the end
Forever I will be your friend
And if something happens and we part
You'll hold a sole place in my heart
Life would be empty without you
So don't leave me, no matter what you do
You blessed my world with your smile
And I hope with me you'll stay a while
You cared for me, you showed me love
Said I'm your angel from above
I awake, thoughts of you fill my head
Go on through the day,until bed
We made it through it all and more
After a year, you make my heart soar
You're the one I was dreaming of
And my life was blessed with your love
I'm yours, will you belong to me
I love you more than you can see
Not sure how to explain how I feel
All I know is my love is real
Thank you for all you did this year
You put joy in the place of my fear.


I tried to work on it. Is this any better?

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People who throw kisses are hopelessly lazy.
-Bob Hope

[This message has been edited by Angel (edited 08-18-99).]

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elvira
Senior Member
since 1999-07-06
Posts 936
California
1 posted 1999-08-17 10:21 PM


the only advice i can give is something i do myself, counting syllables to improve the flow
Julie
Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739
Houston, TX
2 posted 1999-08-20 07:11 PM


I recommend reading it out loud to yourself or someone else. You will hear your mistakes. For the most part it looks good, just a couple of places it stumbles.
Skyfyre
Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906
Sitting in Michael's Lap
3 posted 1999-08-20 08:00 PM


Line 17 needs another comma: "if we do, in fact, part..."

This is very good in that you have managed to maintain the rhyme scheme in a longer poem ... my only other suggestion is to eliminate a few words or syllables here and there (substitute different words) to allow the meter to be more regular ... count syllables as Elvira said.

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"Nunc lento sonitu dicunt, morierus"
(When I hear the bell tolling softly for another, it says to me, "Thou must die.")


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