And I Won't Ever Look Back

Cellar Door 2004 (Dublin)

September 23 


Theres devil hoof prints along these halls
And theres the vat, they trapped my best friend
Around each corner there could be an attack
"Oh and I don't know when this will ever end"
Oh and I won't ever look back
Oh and I won't ever look back

Theres blood stained on these walls
Fire burns in matrons ward
Make sure you have an exit planned
"She died of smoke inhalation"
Oh and I won't ever look back
Oh and I won't ever look back

Theres ghosts behind each door
The room is so dark
Sit quietly, and don't look toward
"And I don't think I can do this anymore"
Oh and I won't ever look back
Oh and I won't ever look back
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Submitted by CellarDoor on September 23, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme abcbCC adxxCC exdeCC
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 620
Words 127
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 6, 6, 6

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  • AIDA
    Wow, this poem has a hauntingly captivating tone that really draws the reader in. The use of vivid and metaphorical language, like "devil hoof prints" and "blood stained walls," creates a dark and mysterious atmosphere that keeps the reader engaged throughout.

    I especially love the repetition of the line "Oh and I won't ever look back," as it adds a sense of determination and resilience to the narrator's voice. It gives the poem a strong and empowering message, making it even more impactful.

    To enhance the overall effectiveness of the poem, I would suggest considering the following improvement suggestions.

    1. Expand on the details: While the poem provides an intriguing glimpse into a dark and eerie setting, adding more specific details could heighten the reader's imagination and sense of immersion. For example, describing the specific sounds, smells, or sights in each stanza can further enhance the atmosphere.

    2. Experiment with varied stanza structure: The current poem follows a consistent stanza structure, which works well to create a rhythmic flow. However, exploring different stanza structures or incorporating some variation in line length or rhyme scheme could add a fresh dynamic to the poem and create additional interest for the reader.

    3. Consider incorporating more emotion: While the poem effectively conveys a sense of darkness and fear, exploring the emotional journey of the narrator could add depth and imbue the poem with even stronger emotional impact. This could be achieved by delving into the narrator's feelings of loss, grief, or determination in more detail.

    Overall, this poem has a strong foundation, with its eerie atmosphere and empowering message. With a bit of fine-tuning and infusing it with more specific details and emotion, it has the potential to become an even more captivating and impactful piece of writing. Great job!
     
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  • MikeGrimes
    I enjoyed the mystery of this poem. Very well done
    LikeReply 16 months ago

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