As a heads up, this will probably be terrible. I struggle with imagery. It’s tough for me to show and not tell. I don’t like titles when it comes to poetry. As lazy as it sounds, I rely on you to connect to the poem. It’s about who/whatever you want. I don’t want a title to hold you back because I feel that would defeat the purpose of free verse.
I’m definitely looking for feedback, whether it’s positive or negative. I need something so I can learn how to improve.
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Walking in, inviting
pessimistic, narcissistic,
soul-sucking, cynical
attitudes towards life,
ruining the joy, destroying
everything in your path–
with knowledge;
knowledge of how the world works.
It radiates from your skin.
I look in your eyes and–
nothing, nothing but
sadness and I want to help,
but the only way I know
how is to be just like you,
which is nothing like me.
Love it!!!
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