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Old 01-11-2008, 12:17 PM   #1
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Desperate Poet

(dear all, you may view my poem and go to another one without any comments. How would I improve without your critiques and tips? I really need them)

I let the wind in
to mingle with my hair
that started bragging in the air,
and playing the tune-free music

An aura of tranquillity
was born.

My eyes
were sealed with a fake snooze.
My ears
were seeking echoes.
My heart
was desperate for a poem.
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Old 01-11-2008, 03:33 PM   #2
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My heart
was desperate for a poem.
It seemed to me that this line didn't quite go with the rest of your poem. Tranquillity equals serenity; to be at peace with self. Desperate contradicts tranquillity, it's not a calm description but rather a urgent one.

I liked the beginning, the wind is nice in the hair. ^.^
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Old 01-11-2008, 04:28 PM   #3
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I will try and give you a few pointers as you seem keen

I let the wind in the opening line did not draw the reader imo
to mingle with my hair does wind 'mingle' with hair?
that started bragging in the air, 'that' was not needed. Also lose 'ing'
and playing the tune-free music lose the 'and'

An aura of tranquillity
was born. it's not a bad break between primary stanzas

My eyes
were sealed with a fake snooze.
My ears
were seeking echoes.
My heart
was desperate for a poem.

with the last stanza, the repetition of 'My' becomes grated. Might I suggest something like.....

eyes;
sealed with fake snooze
ears;
seek echoes
heart;
desperate for the poetic

I've kept the basis of your words and this is just a suggestion for you to play with.

Keep writing and don't be disheartened if people don't respond.

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Old 01-12-2008, 06:27 AM   #4
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Thank you Jebus for passing by. You have got a point about using desperate.

Jack,
I am really grateful for your detailed advice. It really helped.
I will work on the poem and edit it according to what you have suggested.
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