So many questions in the poem. So many answers. The "Would it be?'. A lasting question to be answer by time and life. Thank you Gwen for sharing the amazing poetry. I like the poetry. That make the reader think and ponder.
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damn. that was raw and honest and a bit heart wrenching. I hope that you don't only see the darkness you've portrayed in this piece. may you see brighter days.
I've never been one to ponder life & death so it surprises me to see how much thought many writers give to these weighty matters. Sometimes, when conveying a message thru questioning, the writer reveals what he/she really thinks thru leading questions. What I love about your poem is that you do not use leading questions. It's truly a mystery what you might be thinking as you pose these questions. This feels like a truly FREE little spiel of wondering about life & death in an open-ended way (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie
What if's can be frustrating; we need to live for the what is and the moment! Great thought provoking write - really makes you re-read the questions you pose - interesting piece! … :-)
"An heir to this kingdom of imagined joy" your words cut deep, in the entire poem but this line I found to be genius and so original it can be quoted. I have read only one other piece of your work so far but i'm starting to believe I understand what drives your poetry and I relate to it. Your poem makes me think and question a lot of things, it is so introspective and challenging. I loved how you wove in some amazing imagery and had a powerful closer. Great write
Who knows hat tomorrow will bring. 27 years ago I went on holiday to Tenerife and met the most amazing Ayrshire lass who then moved South, agreed to be my wife and has given me the most beautiful, loving daughter any man could wish to share his life with.....
This is beautiful and meaningful. As for being new to poetry don't worry so much about getting it "technically" right because I've been writing poetry for years not bothering to make sure the syllables match and that it's a proper rhyming structure and enough people like it like that so it doesn't really bother me. Writing is art and technicalities only matter so much in art. Imagine a painter who holds the brush differently being scrutinized for it when their painting is amazing. I say it doesn't really matter how you made it, it just matters that it's been made with love and effort.
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That is so true. Thanks so much!
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You're welcome ❤️ just write the way you want to write, don't worry about it being good unless y.. read moreYou're welcome ❤️ just write the way you want to write, don't worry about it being good unless you're trying to publish a book or something lol