Alone

by Melissa S. Masucci   Jan 22, 2006


I open my eyes.
Deep breaths that stem
from a dream.
So horrible.

Deep blue skies.
Nothing to fill them
with beauty.
So barren.

A vibrant soul.
Going through the motions
of life.
So empty.

A single sail.
Floating through the oceans
all alone.
So alone.

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  • 17 years ago

    by Bret Higgins

    The desolation oozes throughout this piece.

    I like the structure you use and the freedom within it where you do not restrict yourself to a syllable count in every area, letting the words do the talking instead of the system.

    I do feel you have more to say though, perhaps this is an edit where you removed a stanza or two, but that's just an impression.

    Very solid.

    Bret

  • 17 years ago

    by Biscuit

    Wow great structure, works really well to emphasise the words, i love the way ur work is so uncomplicated, it really shows skill and confidence in ur own writing xx

  • 17 years ago

    by Resplendant Rose

    I liked this poem. its quite short, but you still managed to say so much. it also has good flow. 5/5

  • 17 years ago

    by Laura

    This style was interesting and original!!
    I like the vivid imagery created as it draws empathy for the writer. The emotions are deep, a good descripton of depression.

  • 17 years ago

    by Sean Allen

    Very cool and interesting imagery, the sparse prose made the descriptions even more stark -- I think it portrayed lonliness as well as it described it.