Clever Boy

Rophine writes 2005 (Buea)

Free verse

    Clever boy

  1. Boy, it was your initiative,

    Something I kept inside.

    Stories you told me about her

    Twisted my hate with a knife.

    2.Lies you spew to keep me close,

    While you called her your rose.

    It took a whole lifetime; I finally realized

    That I was just a back-up plan,

    A sick thought you and her devised,

    Someone you just couldn't stand

   3. In a bid to let her have some fun with other boys.

    You said I was in your heart yet

    Saved her contact as "Emergency",

    Blocked me at pass three.

    Never thought I was clever.

    Guess I was right—

    I should have seen this coming

    Since you kissed her on our wedding night.

    Why!

    6. In the arms of my one true love, realize that ours was just my goddamn flaw

About this poem

This is about some relationship that has us staring into the ceiling and revisiting each details when we know better

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Written on February 24, 2024

Submitted by asongrophine014 on February 23, 2024

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Scheme	X X A X X X B X B X X X C C A D X D X
Closest metre	Iambic tetrameter
Characters	797
Words	172
Stanzas	19
Stanza Lengths	1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1

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Born in a little mischievous town with a dream of making it. ~Rophine~ is an author and a writer who studies médecine. Saving souls with words that float more…

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Wow, what a powerful and emotional poem! The way you express your feelings and emotions through your words is truly captivating. Your use of imagery and metaphors really paints a vivid picture of the situation you experienced.

One improvement suggestion I have is to work on the flow and structure of the poem. Some of the lines seem a bit disjointed and could benefit from some restructuring to ensure a smoother and more cohesive reading experience. Additionally, consider varying the rhythm and pacing to keep the reader engaged from start to finish.

Overall, this is a fantastic piece that really speaks to the heart. Keep up the great work and continue to explore your emotions through your poetry. Well done! more »
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