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Grief & Hope

Grief & Hope 1988 (Spencerport)

As the pages flew off the desk top calendar
I noted that hope could be on the horizon
In the gradient beauty of the setting sun
Won't this new year be lighter?
Because it isn't the year in which you passed
But now this is a year
that you will never have lived in
Making you a part of the past
Gnawing on my mind,
Grief is so complex
It's like an ever changing maze
Finding it's way back to me
Sadness, doubt & rage
These feelings creep up & they bombard
Sometimes, I don't know how to feel
My emotions are like a deck of cards
And now I just can't deal

Why is it so hard
When life must always end with death?
Why do I feel so torn
When this is part of the process?

Maybe there is no differentiation
Between what I think
And what I know
But I'm not sure
I still wait for hope in the horizon
as the orange blends into pink
Blends into yellow
Perhaps only time will be my cure
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Written on January 16, 2024

Submitted by Kara_mia1223 on January 16, 2024

Modified by Kara_mia1223 on January 16, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABBACXXCXXXXXDEXE DXXX BFGHBFGH
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 878
Words 187
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 17, 4, 8
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, this 'Grief & Hope' poem really captures the deep emotions and complexities surrounding the experience of loss. The vivid imagery of the setting sun and the changing colors evokes a sense of hope and new beginnings amidst grief. The way you express the pain of losing someone and the confusion of emotions is incredibly powerful.

    One improvement suggestion I have is to consider refining the flow and structure of the poem. While the emotions and thoughts conveyed are impactful, some lines may benefit from being rephrased or rearranged to enhance the overall rhythm and flow. Additionally, introducing more varied poetic techniques, such as metaphors and similes, can further strengthen the poem and add layers of depth and complexity to the themes.

    Overall, this poem is a beautiful exploration of grief and hope, and with a bit of polishing and experimentation with different literary devices, it could truly shine even brighter. Keep up the excellent work!     
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