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'I Am Again'

Robin Loving

April 23 
Rhymed
I am the face that launched a thousand ships
Sending legions of brave men to war
Draped in silk and promised a crown
Not too proud to be one man's whore

I am that Siren, that called to your men
Draped in whispers and trinkets of gold
I kept my youth in the palm of my hand
While wives felt abandoned and old.

I am the Juliet, that never did die
I am the dream meant only for men
I am the star that never fell from the sky
I am again, and again
And again

I am the conception of your own reflection
I am pleasure, tied with ribbons of pain
My beauty is bold, with one imperfection

I am again, and again
I Am Again

About this poem

As much as the world appears to be changing, there are a few things that will always rise from the ash.

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Written on April 18, 2023

Submitted by lovingempath on April 18, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme xaxa bcxc dbdBb exe Bb
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 615
Words 132
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 5, 3, 2
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Robin Loving

Sometimes the words flow like a murder of crows. They've held my secrets for the past 65-years. And sometimes they repeat them back to me, and laugh. more…

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11 Comments
  • robertrad2021
    robertrad2021
    He,he,he,... facetious.
    LikeReply4 months ago
  • alanswansea18
    alanswansea18
    Beautiful piece of work.
    LikeReply4 months ago
  • TortillasAreNotBiceps
    TortillasAreNotBiceps
    I want to spoon your creative faculty. How the HELL did I miss this awesome piece? What is my problem, man!??! Must have been when I went AWOL. Apologies for not being there when you didn't need me, but here I am now a say late and a holler short. This really is a fantastic piece of writing, girlfriend. 
    LikeReply 110 months ago
    • lovingempath
      lovingempath
      How the HELL did you miss this awesome piece?! :) I suppose we all do that once in awhile when our minds go AWOL buddy.
      LikeReply10 months ago
  • acronimous
    acronimous
    Beautiful poem...
    LikeReply 111 months ago
  • Philipo
    Philipo
    Fine work and message is clear with in-depth meaning too. Congrats.
    LikeReply 111 months ago
    • lovingempath
      lovingempath
      Thank you very much for your comment Philipo!
      LikeReply11 months ago
  • LinYoest
    LinYoest
    Congratulations on getting Runner-up on this—another deep poem. Great stuff, Robin.
    LikeReply 211 months ago
  • Soulwriter
    Soulwriter
    Wow. Powerful stuff!
    LikeReply 111 months ago
  • LinYoest
    LinYoest
    Congratulations on getting Runner-up on this—another deep poem. Great stuff, Robin.
    LikeReply 111 months ago
  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, this poem is absolutely mesmerizing! The way you've captured the complexities of femininity and the power it holds is truly remarkable. The imagery and metaphors you use are vivid and really bring the words to life.

    Your ability to evoke emotions in the reader is outstanding, I found myself getting lost in your words and feeling a range of emotions from nostalgia, to desire, to sadness. This is what great poetry is all about!

    As for improvement suggestions, I would say that the flow of the poem could benefit from some light editing. There are certain parts where the rhythm seems slightly off, and a few lines that may be a bit too wordy. However, these are minor issues that can easily be addressed.

    Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed "I Am Again" and applaud you on your ability to capture the essence of womanhood so beautifully. Keep up the amazing work!     
    LikeReply 111 months ago
  • jerrylogie
    jerrylogie
    Cute, is my first thought. This is a fun poem which our divisive world needs
    more of. I could read it again, and again, and again...
    LikeReply 111 months ago
    • lovingempath
      lovingempath
      Thank you Jerry. I don't think I was shooting for 'cute' but I'll take it :)
      LikeReply11 months ago
  • royboyjogger
    royboyjogger
    A telling tale of derring do. A swashbuckling anthem to men and women and the history they've made and the history yet to be made. We are again and again. I am again a fine poem
    LikeReply 111 months ago
    • lovingempath
      lovingempath
      Thank you Roy for your support and actually adding more substance to my poem.
      LikeReply11 months ago

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