A wannabe's Perception

I had the same thoughts - that this poem was about insecurity or a lack of confidence. But somehow I thought it may also be about writer's block? Or maybe I'm over-reading this because the title points to being insecure. It's like you think you're not a poet, but just someone who's copying someone else; a wannabe.
Great piece. Keep writing!

I love this but the words sadden me. The feeling that you get when your poetry doesn't express how you feel, like it is written in another language. I get that.

But I must say that I absolutely LOVE your poetry and I know a lot of other people do too. I mean look at the people's reactions made to this one alone :P You are an amazing poet!

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While PnQ has been under the spell of short poetry as of late, I think that this one has impacted me the most of all. Your wording is simple but the connection of poetry to language is incredibly clever. Somehow I thought this was a very sad piece. It's rather ironic that we usually grieve over the loss of what used to be (nostalgia), while the persona here seems to be grieving over something that will forever remain close to her origin.

Having said that, I wasn't so keen on the title. While the poem itself is rather sombre, the title seems a bit b.i.t.c.h.y [PnQ just doesn't allow me to use that word]. Maybe it's the word "wannabe". I think a title somewhat relating to failure (not literally, though) would fit the poem. Just a thought?

Anyway, nice write. Maybe your perceptions aren't just that close to reality, this poem has proven that.

What a powerful poem, there was such a depth of emotions here, irritation, not knowing what else there is, and not thinking one is confident enough or significant.

Excellent, thought-provoking piece. Thanks for the read Jenni :)

It is sad you felt this way, however I know from your previous poems you will bounce back and I would hope you could do an opposite version of this poem... that I would love to see.

You write such amazing poems and hold such a unique talent. Sometimes after a break from writing and taking a step back you often appreciate your work better and take some pressure off of yourself.

Not many poets can write such little words and leave such an impact behind.... that is something very special!