Power of one

by Nicko   Dec 9, 2008


An ache that builds and burns
Desperation creases my furrowed brow
Anguish etched in my every pore
My anxious gait
Two hands a cradle for my lost countenance
Endless turbulence will not abate
Sheets awake with sweat
This rampant imagination I fear
Playing false accord
Until I hear your song of love yet again
Yet knowing you are torn in two
A battle raging within
desolation my reserved companion
Faltering at the thought
Anguish echoed upon my cheek
Yet you are not his keeper
Life is yours
To look forward or back
I implore
I am in front of you

Not one of my better poems, thinks i, and not worthy of a win..

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  • 15 years ago

    by trippetta TC

    Well felt honest & clear

  • 15 years ago

    by Rachel RTVW

    Too many I's and I didn't care for the repetition or the filler words. I did however, like your word choice throughout the rest of the piece. I think the piece was clever and creative.

    I have edited your piece to show you an example of the difference a few slight changes can make. The removal of some filler words and repetitious words can be done without changing the message the piece is trying to convey.

    Despite the minor flaws, I think you did an exceptional job. A not so simple expression of the sorrow one feels when broken hearted.

    An ache that builds and burns
    Desperation creases my furrowed brow
    Anguish etched in every move
    Every breath I take
    Two hands a cradle for all that's lost
    This turbulence will not abate
    My sheets awake with sweat
    Is this my rampant imagination
    Fear of mind playing a false accord
    Until your song of love plays again
    Yet knowing you are torn in two
    From a battle raging within
    Devastation for the countenance of one
    I falter at the thought
    As a tear of pain glides down my cheek
    But you are not his keeper
    Look forward or back
    The decision yours
    I am in front of you

  • 15 years ago

    by Lonely Rider

    Very different write... I felt mixed emotions here of sadness, frustation and fear ... wonderfully written .. dark and deep..

    "But you are not his keeper your life is yours
    To look forward or back
    The decision yours
    I am in front of you "

    ^^ liked the ending very much..

    keep writing...