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Your friend in poetry, Susan

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My Best Friend (1 reply)

Samikhya
3 years ago
Samikhya 3 years ago
A gleeful supporter , a severe mentor
A precious friend - with whom I share a bond with no end
A reliable association - filled with inspiration
A lady so dear - but still to fear
The face with glee , at times , makes me flee
Anger like fire - yet a lot to admire
Fights are rare - if happen; I cannot bear
My personal human diary - but surely not a fairy 
For any of my mess - she is always ready with " yes your highness"
From super sad lowkey mood to "what say about a party dude "
She stayed by my side like a shadow— peace similar to the one i got looking at the sunset from my window
Susan Katz
3 years ago
Susan Katz 3 years ago

I can feel the love and the admiration that someone in your life, inspired.  What I would have liked to have seen more of, are the techniques that make a poem, a poem.  I would have liked to have seen imagery (metaphor and simile) interesting line breaks and perhaps, a bit of alliteration.  Your message is strong and clear and well said - now, you may want to craft this piece into a poem that makes us feel what you feel and know what you know.  Thank you so very much for sharing your work with me, Susan

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