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jezz_micah
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since 2000-06-30
Posts 8


0 posted 2000-07-11 08:43 AM



my life slowing down
soon to come to a hault
but why do i frown,
when it's not my fault.

i've really tried hard
the lord knows i've done my best
but i slip down as far
as to lay my soul to rest.

now whom do i turn to
when i've fallen off course
i know what i need to do
but things just seem to get worse.

i feel so hurt, so unwanted
and as lonely as ever
even the sun is being taunted
by this dark, gloomy weather.

the only thing worth my while
is the smile gently resting upon your face
for that, i would walk a hundred miles
and without a second to waist.

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roxane
Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 505
us
1 posted 2000-07-12 11:30 AM


besides a few important spelling errors, i think that this poem is a good start.  by that i mean, you might want to reread it and make sure that you convey the images and emotions that you want to convey.  sometimes when you use the four-lined stanzas with the abab rhyme scheme, a little bit of the emotion is lost in the rhyming.  longer lines and a subtler rhyme scheme would help to dull this effect.
another thing that i would suggest is to really delve into the relationship you have with this person and what they make you feel.  more of that should come through.

mysticharm
Member
since 2000-06-08
Posts 189
Canada
2 posted 2000-07-12 05:28 PM


hi jezz

i agree with roxane, it would convey your message better if you expanded on what your saying.

"and without a second to waist."

I think you mean the word "waste" in this line.


debbie



debbie

Think of saying "I Love You" as always being overdue.
Love is a gift, not an obligation.
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