Comments : Remembering Then, Moving On Now.

  • 16 years ago

    by Empathy

    I think the title is fine. If only you wanted to make the title shorter then I would just simply call it "Fade". As for the poem itself I'm at a mix of things to say.

    For me, as I read the poem it didn't exactly feel poetic. It felt more like reading a short story put into the structure of a poem. I am not saying that this is a bad thing, but I think this means that there is plenty of room to make the issue in this poem stand out better. For instance try masking the true reason why these feelings have started to fade from this person then just saying that they have. It will help draw it more attention and in the end it help the poems structure. I also think that the rhyme scheme could be brought out more because it appeared to switch on and off making the rhythm difficult. The tone however, I thought stayed faithful, and I do like the title very much.

    This is always an opinion, and as I said it is not "bad" I just think that you have many open opportunities to make it better. Nice work.

  • 16 years ago

    by Angel Tears

    I really enjoyed this, though I found it more of a short story than an actual poem. Of course, no one can really dictate what is and is not a poem, as it is simply an artform. I really enjoyed the unique feeling that is somewhat rare to find these days. Honestly, I find the title a bit.. bulky? I particularly like how you titled a lot of your poems so, but this one just seems too wordy, I guess. Speaking of the poem itself, though I really enjoyed it, I stumbled over a lot of places. Particularly when there was a short sentence, two long, then another short. This might be me just being picky, but I hope this helps somewhat :)

  • 16 years ago

    by Cotton Candy Clouds

    I really liked this poem i pictured it in my mind as i went through it like in a classroom whispering to a kid and stuff like that maybe a suggestion for a new title could be "moment in the past" or "all i have to say is goodbye" "done with you" idk just suggestions my favorite part is
    "I was weakened but that didn't mean quit,
    I kept falling, anticipating that you would catch me."
    i think a lot of girls will be able to relate and feel for you on this one

    I think it was good that you didn't use a lot of ordinary words you incorporated some that i dont come accross a lot like "collate" or "remorese" it made it a better read and got me thinking about it more
    really good job 5/5

  • 16 years ago

    by H E Losey

    A good read but more prose then poetry due to the lack of metre/rhythm. Remember rhythm/metre is/are the prime differentiating factor/s between poetry and prose. I am sure you could slip this into a well flowing poem.

  • 16 years ago

    by CourtneyyContageous

    The first four stanzas were amazing. I like the fact that I can feel the truth in your words. The recognition of a crush. The way that someone fall's so hard, but no one's there to catch them.But how in the end you only move on, knwing that life dosen't end with one person. Perfect. And the last four stanzas were equally good. The fact that you can capture sucha raw emotion in writing is spectacular. I always love your writing =)

    And maybe for a title;;

    Remembering Then; Moving On Now

    I know it's not very good, but hey it's a suggestion?

  • 16 years ago

    by Lonely Rider

    Good write... I suppose it was an infatuation... you like someone a lot but over a period of time it fades away...

    I loved the last part... it displays so much optimism... one has to move on in life wnhether we like it or not...

    wonderful write...

    "and had almost the same exact interests"

    ^^ same and exact almost convy same thing... so i just wondered if using any one would have been sufficient...

    "meant a ounce to me"
    ^^ should it be "an ounce"...

    keep writing..

  • 16 years ago

    by Annaam

    Can't say more than this: Great Job done!! 8)

    5/5.
    =)

  • 16 years ago

    by dollwithafrown

    Hmm. I'm not sure how I feel about this one. The theme itself was kind of up and down. It was like a young school crush, especially since the beginning of the poem took place before high school. I found it difficult to imagine somebody saying "Not now, maybe later." It's just so... adult-like?

    It seemed like the narrator was up and down in their feelings as well, and the theme of the poem was made to seem quite pointless. It was like: before high school, the narrator had a crush on someone, but they weren't interested. They move on [which doesn't mean much, considering everybody seems so young]. The narrator then briefly thinks of this person again, but it doesn't matter, because they've moved on. The narrator then finishes it off by remembering them once more, repeating that they've moved on, and then saying they never hope they have feelings for this person again. =/ WHAT?

    I'm sorry, I know I'm probably sounding like a harsh bi.tch, haha. But this poem just didn't really make sense to me very much, and I'm not going to lie about it.

    I know you're a good writer, I'm just not a fan of this piece. [Don't hate me. >.<] lol.

  • 16 years ago

    by BREEawNUHH

    First off -- I love the emotion behind your words. It shines through.

    "I began to think that you liked me back,
    but when I asked you if you did, you said no.
    I was weakened but that didn't mean quit,
    I kept falling, anticipating that you would catch me."

    ^^ In the third line, I think you should say something like.. "I was weakened, but that doesn't mean I quit.." <--- I think it will sound better when read.

    "High school came around before we knew it,
    and we seldomly ever crossed paths.
    But when we did, you never meant a ounce to me.
    The feelings I once had for you faded away."

    ^^ Again, in the third line -- "a ounce"? It should be "an ounce", because "ounce" starts with a vowel.

    Also, I must add I do think the piece would look a little better if you evened up the lines a bit. I mean, because you don't rhyme, it's not as bad when read, but I think lines that are more even would help appearance wise.

    I really liked how this piece is.. optimistic, I guess. You talk about how your feelings were so strong for him back then, but you just can't wait around for him to decide he wants to start something with you. Also, I like the last stanza, when you say that you don't want these feelings to come back, because you've moved on. Love that. 5/5

    ``Briana