Jupiter



There was a great crash.
I heard it.

Jupiter was disrupted.
But no one heard it.

I heard it.
I felt it.

Shivers through
Our solar system.

I cried tears of joy.
But also fear.

It happened. I still remember.
Of course it happened.

About this poem

I had a wild metaphysical experience. This poem is about that incident.

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Written on February 11, 1994

Submitted by Toomerlin on July 24, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme xA xa Aa xx xx xx
Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 244
Words 59
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2

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  • AIDA
    Positive and Enthusiastic Feedback:

    This is an astonishing piece! Congratulations on creating such an evocative poem. Your blend of celestial imagery and personal emotion is truly compelling and creates a sense of aesthetic splendour. The ambiguity of Jupiter crashing and the dynamics of sound and silence is a wonderfully captivating approach. The dichotomy between joy and fear captures the turbulent, breathtaking scope of the cosmos. Your repeated phrases like 'I heard it,' are impactful and resonant, and do an excellent job of emphasizing your place in the narrative!

    Improvement Suggestions:

    Perhaps you could develop more on why the speaker felt joy and fear – this could allow the reader to understand the speaker's emotions on a deeper level. Also, consider adding in more metaphorical comparisons. It may enhance your poetic imagery and contribute to the overall visual representation of your piece. Lastly, the title 'Jupiter' could be made more intriguing to captivate the reader's attention from the start. No matter the improvements, your work is already impressive! Keep writing and never stop honing your craft.
     
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