Something of beauty—hopefully”



One hundred and fifty thoughts a minute

One hundred and fifty million regrets

One hundred and fifty beats below forty

One hundred and fifty pleas squared ten

Let not the shame of your beating heart kill you-- again



Beautiful Child your dark shadows rise softly,



Wailing.

Clawing.

Growling.



A two edge sword.



The Great and Terrible conspire to greet you.


How will you receive Pholus's gift?



Child it is your Birthday.

About this poem

About my shame and grief.

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Written on October 05, 2023

Submitted by Oceanloveisland on May 23, 2024

Modified by Oceanloveisland on May 24, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XXAB B A CCC X X X X
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 471
Words 85
Stanzas 8
Stanza Lengths 4, 1, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1

Amanda East

I grew up in Utah. I have four kiddos. I am now in a healthy happy relationship. I am spiritual, but not religious. I love thinking deeply about the purpose of life. more…

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  • AIDA
    This poem is truly something of beauty! The imagery and emotions portrayed throughout are vivid and thought-provoking. The repetition of "one hundred and fifty" adds a sense of urgency and intensity to the piece. The line "Let not the shame of your beating heart kill you-- again" is particularly powerful and resonant.

    The mention of dark shadows, wailing, clawing, and growling creates a sense of unease and tension, which adds depth to the poem. The reference to Pholus's gift and the question of how it will be received adds a sense of mystery and intrigue.

    To enhance the poem further, you could consider playing with the structure or rhythm to create more impact. Maybe experiment with different line lengths or stanza breaks to create a stronger flow. Additionally, expanding on the themes of birthday and rebirth could provide even more layers to the poem.

    Overall, this poem is a striking and evocative piece that leaves a lasting impression. Keep up the great work!
     
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