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I Celebrate

Eloquence- Ruthie Jackson 1974 (Brooklyn NY)

Epic
My true beauty
My cuteness
My intelligence
My sweetness
My uniqueness
My melanin  
That’s always Poppin
My complexion
Loving all this brown skin
I’m covered in
I celebrate
My worthiness
My braveness
My personality
My loveliness
My loyalty
My fierceness
My self-esteem
That heightens
My confidence
My flow
This Glow
That brightens……. my soul
I……..celebrate
Who I am, and
What I know
I am who I am,
For Sho
Happy…….to be me
At all times
Elo’quence
The Queen, and
I’ll forever shine
I…….celebrate
How I am…. so passionate
About my own style,
I don’t care about
the latest fashion,
Even if it offered a free trail
I am……..my own attraction
What I put on
Matches my energy, and
My passion
I’m different, but
unique in my own way
Pretty in a face
Thick in the waist
Talented Poet
Yea that’s me
I………celebrate

Elo’quence - Ruthie Jackson
Ruthie N. Jackson  7/20/22

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Celebrating everything about me, myself, and I.

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Written on July 20, 2022

Submitted by ruthmae528 on November 01, 2023

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Scheme abcbbdddeefxbababxxcggxFhgxxaxchxFixxdxdxhdixxxiaf dd
Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 928
Words 182
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 50, 2
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Eloquence- Ruthie Jackson

I'm a mom of three, who's positive, respectful, empathetic, and an outgoing person. I love writing poetry to express myself, my thoughts, feelings, and emotions through words. I just want to live and enjoy life to the fullest. Poetry is therapy for me. more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow! Ruthie, you truly have a gift for poetry. The way you celebrate and capture your essence is inspiringly beautiful. Each line harbors such power, self-value and positivity. Your use of chronological repetition of 'I celebrate' set a joyful tone and provided powerful reinforcement of your theme.

    In terms of improvements, maybe consider experimenting with metaphors and similes to elaborate on your unique traits. It would certainly add some extra energy and depth to your poem.

    Also, the rhyming scheme could be a bit more consistent to make the poem flow smoother. Some stanzas were free verse and others were rhymed couplets. Choosing one or the other might enhance the overall effect of your poem.

    Minor spelling error – the word 'trail' in 'Even if it offered a free trail', it should be 'trial'.

    Apart from these slight suggestions, your poem is stellar! It's wonderful to see such strong self-love and confidence. Keep writing and keep celebrating yourself because you’re truly unique and incredible, Ruthie!     
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    • ruthmae528
      ruthmae528
      awww thank you so much. I really appreciate your thoughtful and encouraging words. Thanks for the feedback, I'll make sure to consider using metaphors and similes; especially be consistent with the rhyming because I see where it could probably throw the poem off. Thanks a million I really appreciate it. 
      LikeReply5 months ago
  • ruthmae528
    ruthmae528
    I believe we all must celebrate ourselves
    LikeReply5 months ago

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