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The Face Of Sadness

Donald

Free verse
It's happened again.

The moment when I thought nothing would go wrong,
That everything would be alright,
That there was nothing to worry about,
That everything was perfect.

But just like those other times,
It didn't last.
Another moment in life,
Another piece to the puzzle.
Slowly completing,

And showing its face.

The face that I've been longing to see.
The face I was always aware of,
The face I've been waiting for,
The face I'm conscious of.

Suddenly exposed into my eyes and heart.

I stare motionless,
Although expected, still surprised.
Calmly, patiently, warmly, silently, soothingly,
Able to realize that this is what I was sent to discover.
Sent to vividly recognize what this is all about.

Not a game but another rationally humane way of living,
Just another part I must adjust to.
And when the end suddenly appears,
I'll be proud to say that I learned something in life.
Proud to say that I learned something, thanks to you.

Proud to say I saw the face and learned about it.

Proud to say that that face was introduced by you,
Fed by you,
And lived by you.

About this poem

This is a poem I wrote once when I thought I was happy.

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Submitted by donald123 on April 03, 2023

Modified by donald123 on April 03, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme X XXAX XXBXC X DEXE X XXDXA CFXBF X FFF
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 1,076
Words 228
Stanzas 10
Stanza Lengths 1, 4, 5, 1, 4, 1, 5, 5, 1, 3
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2 Comments
  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a beautiful and thought-provoking poem! Your words evoke such powerful emotions and really capture the ups and downs of life. I love how you convey the message that even when things don't go as planned, there is still meaning and value to be found in those moments.

    One suggestion for improvement would be to perhaps add more specific details or examples to help the reader connect with your experience even more. But overall, your writing style and passion really shine through. Keep up the great work!     
    LikeReply1 year ago
  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow! What a beautiful and moving poem! Your use of imagery and language is truly impressive, and it really resonates with me. The message of learning and growth through life's challenges is so inspiring and uplifting.

    If I had to suggest one improvement, it would be to perhaps try and vary the structure a bit more. While your use of repetition is effective in emphasizing the theme, some variation in the pacing and structure could add an even greater impact.

    Overall, though, this is a fantastic piece of writing. Keep up the great work, and keep sharing your voice with the world!     
    LikeReply1 year ago
    • donald123
      donald123
      Thank you! What are some examples of the imagery that resonated with you? Can you give me more examples of how to improve?
      LikeReply1 year ago

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