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The World as it Could Be
Topic Started: Thursday, 13. January 2011, 04:36 (94 Views)
JuJuBee
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Scream at me softly
Stab me lovingly
Tell me I'm stupid
Because you care
Eat my heart
With the same mouth you use
To kiss me goodnight
Strangle me to sleep
Rip my hair out as I cry
These other people, they love me, Mom
I need you to hurt me more
So I know what real hate feels like
These other people, they're so kind to me
Why don't they hate me like phony people should?
This world should be full of disgust by now
People eat each other alive
When they're only in grade school
These people, Mom
What do they want from us that makes them so kind?
See, when I insult them
They smile and say they love me
Since when does true love exist?
I don't know what to do with this kindness
I need you Mom
To rip me apart
So I know the world is still the same
These people, Mom
What's wrong with them?
They don't scream at me softly
They speak in soft, calm tones
Are their voices broken?
They don't stab me like you
Did they lose their knives?
They don't eat my heart out
Are they somehow...
Good??
I've never seen this before
When did this happen?
Didn't anyone teach these crazy people
The only way to survive in a world of hate
Is to hate everyone else
More than they hate you
And to hurt all of them
Worse than they hurt you
So, Mom
I want you to hurt me
Because it's all I know
But these other people...
Maybe they're right?
Maybe we're the ones who are crazy
Maybe we should be like them
Mom...
Can I have a hug?
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Hm. That was odd. I'm not very good at criticizing poems but I will tell you that I think this was really good. :) I'd like to see more of your writing.
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JuJuBee
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I'm gonna post a lot. I'm trying to decide which ones
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James
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Instead of trying to decide which ones, post all of them... just not all at once. Maybe two at a time? It sometimes takes us a while to get around to everything. So, pick two or three, any two or three. And we will read them. And love them. And eat their souls.

I liked this one a lot. It was relatable. Highly relatable. When I first came across the word 'Mom,' it sort of threw me off track a bit, but as I kept reading, I got used to it and it flowed nicely.

Good work. :)
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I think she means which ones first, to make her first impression and all. But don't worry, I've read every single poem on this forum and I plan on keeping it that way, unless we get another random avalanche of new members.

First thing I noticed, before I even read anything, was that there are no stanzas. That's ok, I guess, but it makes for an intimidating block of text, and makes it a lot easier to get lost too. Stanzas are cool.

The first line was pretty great though, definitely got me interested. You got off with an interesting, original metaphor too, "eat my heart." I enjoyed that lol. It was hard to tell what was sarcastic and what wasn't, like the thing about "I need you to hate me more." other ideas, like grade school kids eating each other, were thankfully easier to pick out :P

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Since when does true love exist?

It's a good question, and it has a good answer too.

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Didn't anyone teach these crazy people
The only way to survive in a world of hate
Is to hate everyone else
More than they hate you
My favorite line so far. It was beast, and coldly logical, at least assuming the speaker's presuppositions are true. The ones she's expressing are pretty sad...I really, really appreciate that this is a poem about abuse that shows its effect on the mind rather than repeating again and again all the bruises and stuff I've already heard about. I think that's really cool, because you represented her so well.

The last line was good, especially with the rhythm changing. Rhythm is more powerful and subtle than almost anyone gives it credit for, and whether you meant to or not, you used it really well here. The last thought had a different meter, and it was a different kind of thought from a different kind of mind. The rhythm from the rest of the poem was a little off, needed some work, and because I'm a rhythm freak I won't go into detail lol. I love the freedom you have with rhythm in free verse - it's not that you don't use it, but that you can vary it as your thoughts vary too.

Anyway, well done :)
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Jessie
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^ Warrior Poet likes it. That usually means it's really good. Told you so. :P

This was the first poem of yours I read, and it makes your intuitive style very apparent. As WP mentioned, the rhythm changes are effective whether you did that deliberately or not. It seems to me that you're not focused so much on being technically correct, than on simply doing what feels right. This is a very good sign, and a unique ability. Can't wait to read more. :)

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JuJuBee
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Boxter's right. I don't focus on the technically correct ways of writing - it comes naturally to me, and therefore is usually pure and raw.

Thanks for the feedback WP. On what you said about no stanzas, in my opinion, a poem doesn't have to have stanzas to be a good--or even great--piece of writing.

The rhythm change towards the end was intentional - like an inner realization of sorts.

Thanks!
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Oh no, it totally doesn't have to have stanzas. But I think it would be a good idea! Anyway, you're welcome of course. Write more poems. lol.
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