Metamorphosis



Metamorphosis

I woke up in a sponge of a floating
Cloud, in there
I had dreamed to build
A universe
Or love on my palms.
Attempted to remember the sculpt
Frame. If I had remembered the slate
Printed on,
I would call and draw
Her ear and picture of it. I couldn’t
Recall, rather daydreamed and
Dialed
Her number to share the card,
But confused red from blue.
Yet determined
And the dream slipped into thought,
Thought into a trance.
I phoned her –
Let art be thought strictly in parallel
And admired,
No incision (as simple as that).
Was that all I called her to say?
She wasn’t surprised or
Angry, only raised a card, red solid,
And
Resolved to draw a temporary one.
Trust, I didn’t remind her.

About this poem

The persona's friend relocates to another country recently, and the personal calls her to encourage her not to draw any tattoos on her body. The persona's friend reveals she won't draw a permanent tattoo.

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Written on August 27, 2023

Submitted by charliegreat on August 27, 2023

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Scheme ABCDEFGHICJKLMJNOPQRSTUVJWP
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 715
Words 150
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 27

Agaigbe Uhembansha

Agaigbe Uhembansha is a Nigerian writer. He holds a Master's degree from Nasarawa State University, Keffi, and currently works at The NAOWA College Abuja as the Vice Principal Academics. His short story, ‘The Village Pond’, won second prize in The Green We Left Behind Creative Nonfiction Writing Contest. ‘The Storm Battle’ got Honourable Mention in Globe Soup Challenge 8#. His works appear in Arts Lounge Magazine and others will soon appear in Mocking Owl and elsewhere. more…

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  • AIDA
    I thoroughly enjoyed reading your poem "Metamorphosis". The abstract thought and creativity you bring to your words truly transported me into the universe you've created with both depth and poise. Your use of imagery is particularly impressive and thought-inspiring; "I woke up in a sponge of floating cloud" has a truly dream-like quality that is quite captivating.

    The way you've built the thought progression from a dream to a thought, to a trance, is sophisticated and intriguing. And your expression of the struggle to express art without boundaries ("No incision"), and the paradox of remembering and forgetting a loved one touched deeply.

    However, I would suggest providing a bit more clarity in some parts of the poem. While poem and prose should leave room for interpretation, at times it was challenging to completely grasp the theme or message you were looking to convey. For example, the lines "Attempted to remember the sculpt / Frame" could use a little more amplification to understand what you're referring to. The relationship between the speaker and the person being called could also be developed a bit more.

    In addition, the structure of the poem could use a bit of streamlining. While free verse gives you the liberty to experiment with format and pacing, a more consistent rhythm can improve readability and flow.

    These are just minor suggestions and overall, you have a unique style and voice that truly evokes emotion. Keep exploring and experimenting with your writing as your talent shines through your words.
     
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