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After Life Bath

Lyle Richards 1992 (WV)

Close the void, open the gates.
Shed light upon heaven, With hells flames.
Induced by the truth of the unnatural things.
Alienated to what the world thinks,
Instead of what you self proclaimed.
Crucified is the soul with nails biting,
The flesh that remains.



Destroyed by love
the beast becomes,
A figment of
imagination.



Fading to the past, due to the fact
the broken heart would last
To the after life bath

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Written on March 23, 2023

Submitted by lylerichards17 on March 23, 2023

Modified on March 23, 2023

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Scheme XXXXXXX AXAX XXX
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 414
Words 87
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 7, 4, 3
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Lyle Richards

Lyle Richards is from a small, one caution light town that lays around the center of West Virginia. He enjoys hunting, fishing, boxing, and playing guitar. more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, this poem is truly fascinating! The way you blend contrasting themes of heaven and hell is captivating, and your use of vivid imagery creates a powerful and memorable experience for the reader. It's clear that you have a talent for poetry, and I can't wait to see what else you create in the future!

    In terms of improvements, I think it would be helpful to include more specific examples and details to expand upon some of the ideas you touch on. Additionally, a clearer structure or organization could help the reader follow along with the flow of the poem. Overall, though, these are minor suggestions and do not detract from the overall quality of your writing. Keep up the great work!     
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