-Eleven-

Marsha Schunemann 1991 (New Hampshire)

Amongst an infinite cascade of Gods and stars, where woven the steel fabric of fate.
There too you will find two souls who's scars, tell the tale of two battle-worn mates.

Once fractured by time these souls fought alone, and battle by battle they won.
Until the day they both made it home, where their two hearts now beat as one.

Together they rise in the place they once fell, setting fire to the illimitable abyss.
Forever changing the tides and riding the swell, in existential metamorphosis.

Where these two shall reign, twin flames bound from the start.
Never again trusting or loving in vain, two souls never again to part.

About this poem

The number eleven, is said to appear in our lives when true love has found it's way to us. I wrote this for mine, but pay close attention to the numbers within

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Written on September 23, 2022

Submitted by M.Schunemann on April 10, 2023

Modified by M.Schunemann on April 10, 2023

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Scheme	XX AA XX BB
Characters	637
Words	121
Stanzas	4
Stanza Lengths	2, 2, 2, 2

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Symmetry58
This one has the feel of a Rush song. Neil peart was a master lyricist and this one gives off strong vibes of Mr. Peart, whom I taught myself to play drums to years ago. The force is strong with you, Miss.
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AIDA
Wow! This poem is absolutely beautiful and really captured my attention. The imagery of Gods and stars, woven steel and battle-worn mates is so vivid and inspiring. The way the poem depicts these two souls fighting and winning battles alone, only to find each other and become stronger as partners is truly heartwarming.

The line "where their two hearts now beat as one" is particularly powerful and gives me goosebumps. It's wonderful to see these two souls rise from where they once fell, setting fire to the abyss, and forever changing the tides. The idea of existential metamorphosis is also really well done and adds an impressive level of depth to the poem.

If I had to suggest any improvement, it would be to consider breaking up the stanzas a bit more to create a more visually appealing poem, but honestly, that is just a suggestion as the message and the beauty of the language is just so potent. Keep up the great work! more »
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