A Smirk
Wipe off that bitter smile,
Dark and forbidding
I can't stand to look,
It's just too hard hitting.
See, I gazed only once,
But once forever
Eyes too sarcastic,
So furiously clever.
It may seem naive,
Looking only just above the jaw
Stubborn to look in the eyes,
And I certainty won't withdraw.
If I look at you at all,
Be cautious and detect
It's my turn to taunt,
Indifference will always infect.
First impressions aren't serious,
Not even a little worthwhile
But if I have to look at you,
Wipe off that stupid smile.
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Submitted on February 05, 2010
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | ABXB XCXC XDXD XEXE XAXA |
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Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
Characters | 499 |
Words | 95 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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