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anya
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0 posted 2002-08-10 07:33 AM


So, your going away to the Far South Land,
I hope I didn't do anything to make you wanna go so far
you say it's just that the rain is getting you down some
I always knew a flower like you would bloom brighter in the sun
I worry that you won't be at peace there
but secretly know that a smile like yours transcends hemispheres
but you now need to know
not everyones intentions are as good as yours
not everyone keeps that six year old innocence
I wish we were back being eight years old
when being apart seemed only a half truth
that was too far in the future to be real
and watcing you leave is becoming too much
It's making me feel so alone
knowing soon we will be staring up at different skies

© Copyright 2002 Anne Hegarty - All Rights Reserved
Local Parasite
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1 posted 2002-08-10 10:34 AM


You did a great job here of dodging cliches.  A lot of your word usage and phrasing is good and original.

I like everything about this poem except its length.  It's too short, and the ending is too abrupt.  Unless that's what you meant to do...

Either way, good write.  

Parasite

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2 posted 2002-08-12 03:28 PM


I actually like that it's short. It's hard for me to stay focused on a poem that is long... sometimes even if it is a great poem. So kudos on not being long-winded.

You always seem to have a creative way of expressing yourself in your poems. As Parasite said before, you seem to stay away from cliches very well. Which is always refreshing.

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paper doll
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3 posted 2002-08-13 04:29 AM


I liked your closing line. It's sincere yet strong, a nice sort of closure.
You've done a nice job with this, anya. Be proud. Thanks for sharing it.

~M

Imagination=nostalgia for the past, the absent; it is the liquid solution in which art develops the snapshots of reality.

Kevin
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4 posted 2002-08-14 11:12 AM


Becoming a fan here

you have such a great poetic view and voice
I love it


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