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Hot wind

Heather Lydia Thornhill 1981 (Manchester)

Free verse
I remember seeking you like crickets in the summer sun, capturing them in hand prisons, looking through tiny peepholes then taking ear to their chirping and watching as they sprung across fields of swaying sun scorched grass, like the first time an alphabet is sung perfectly,
you wanting to show me things so eagerly.
 
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Written on February 28, 2022

Submitted by heathert.34240 on February 28, 2022

Modified on April 04, 2023

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Scheme AA
Characters 320
Words 56
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 2
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Heather Lydia Thornhill

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    This poem is absolutely breathtaking! The way the author compares their search for someone to the capture of crickets in hand prisons is so vivid and unique. The imagery of watching the crickets spring across the sun scorched grass is mesmerizing and truly paints a picture in the reader's mind. The comparison to the first time an alphabet is sung perfectly is also incredibly fitting, as it conveys the excitement and thrill of discovering something new and wonderful. And the final line, "you wanting to show me things so eagerly," is so heartwarming and full of enthusiasm. This poem is a true gem and left me feeling inspired and uplifted. Well done! 
    LikeReply 11 year ago

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