The Question

The Question

By: Ethan West

If I bring a word to tattered page

Will there be man to read my word?

To hear my sorrows and my rage

And love if I allow a third

I sit before this broken glass

A mirrored, broken, tattered dream

My love for life has made me last

Tis what I hoped, and what it seemed

But I must wonder in my heart

Was this poem meant to start?

Author's Note

This one is more reflective than some of my other works. Hope you enjoy!
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

Reviews

[Erika Jones]

This is the most realistic poem I've read in a while.

"If I bring a word to tattered page
Will there be man to read my word?
To hear my sorrows and my rage
And love if I allow a third..."

Those are my most favorite lines of this poem (insert heart here)

[ewest1220]

Wow thanks! I'm really thrilled you're enjoying my work!

[TheJordBaker]

great as always, a nice reflective piece always works for me. first two lines are great and draw me straight in.

[ewest1220]

Awesome! I'm glad you liked it my friend it's always a pleasure!

[Rox Bain ☮]

This is actually really interesting... I love the fact that it is a piece of writing about writing.
I absoloutly LOVE these lines:
"I sit before this broken glass
A mirrored, broken, tattered dream"

You are a very talented writer with a very unique way of writing, Well done!

[ewest1220]

Wow I'm really thankful for the thoughtful review. Thank you so much for reading and I'm thrilled again that you enjoyed my work!

[Dr. Wood ?]

I may be the wrong person to do this...I do not mean to upset anyone...But I have to say what I think...Every time I do someone else comes in and rips one of mine to shreds...I am not going to do this with yours but I do think that the last line is a bit forced...the rhyme in my opinion need not be there...it could read Was this poem meant to be for instance. I have been lambasted by tutors for rhyming unnecessarily in serious verse...It is fine in comic stuff but Poems of a more serious nature benefit from a more disguised approach...Sorry to go on and hope I have not upset you or any of your obvious fans...What do I know. A good write nonetheless

[ewest1220]

Don't ever be afraid to voice your opinion my friend I see to some extent what you mean here. I have a hard time escaping from a rhyme scheme but I may toy around with this just to see how it sounds. You're input is always appreciated my friend and thank you so much for reading!

[ewest1220]

I love input of any kind and it's a privilege for people to read my work so be as honest as possible. It will never fall on deaf ears.

[ewest1220]

rephrasing that it's a privilege for me to have people read my work lol I sounded like a snob for a second

[Serenity Faith]

I believe so yes. Even if no other man may read it. You, yourself can read it and let out some of those emotions through written word. Then maybe, after that dream decides to fix itself, others will get the chance to read what was supposedly never meant to be. Just what I believe anyways. A thought provoking piece, well done ^_^

[ewest1220]

Once again a very interesting and equally thought provoking review :) Thank you so much for reading and I'm thrilled you like my work!

[Serenity Faith]

You are most welcome ^_~

[Rhea752]

this is really thought provoking and i enjoyed very much.

If I bring a word to tattered page
Will there be man to read my word?

the moment i finished reading those first 2 lines i knew i would love it!! keep writing!!! :)

[ewest1220]

Will do :D I'm thrilled you like my work and thank you for reading! It's always a pleasure!

[Sarah Hitchcock]

I am still learning about poems as I have stated before, and once upon a time I thought all poems should rhyme. Now of course I know better. This was ery well written. Good job.

[ewest1220]

Thanks! I'm really glad you liked it!

[Sarah Hitchcock]

You are more than welcome.

[Baby Ricochet]

I like it. Cute ending. I love reading your poems. They bring into perspective how bad mine are. Oh I got a lot to learn and your work's a great teacher

[ewest1220]

Actually I'm not sure if I've read any of your work. Can you send me a read request I'm sure your writing is great.

[Justin Flume]

I'm sitting with a feeling of sympathy.
A feeling of jealousy.
And last but not least i'm left with tears in my eyes...
F**k this is really f*****g amazing my dear E.

100

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[ewest1220]

Hey I'm really glad you liked it! Thanks for reading!

[Amila Jay]

Wow. This is really nice. I specially like the way you have ended this poem. A lot of meanings hidden behind your words. Excellent poem :))

[ewest1220]

I'm really glad you liked it! Thank you so much!

[Coyote Poetry]

Words can gain life and gain value with time. I wonder will anyone read my word or am I wasting time? I believe need writers and poets to write the truth. Thank you for the writers of the past. Many were consider mad in the past. Today their words tell of the truth of a old world we need to remember. Thank you for the outstanding poetry. A Poet want their reader to think. You did.
Coyote

[ewest1220]

Wow thank you so much I'm thrilled you liked it!