"How long has it been now?"
`I really actually loved the idea of starting the poem with a question. It sort of attracts the reader more, it's a attention-getter.

"Your presence still lingers.
So I'll take another drink."
`These two lines are good just because for the main fact that I think a lot of people can relate to when they get out of a relationship with someoen and the other person's presence still lingers with them because they got so used to them being there, and now that they are gone all they think that they should do it drink and get rid of all the pain and thoughts of them. It's really a understand two lines you put together here. It's said sooo simple, but yet I know a lot of people could relate.

"Only a month has gone by, I think.
Your presence will forever linger.
So I'm taking my last drink."
`Loved it. Now this is good usage of repitition in my opinion. You changed the words up a little bit so that it differed a little bit from the first stanza.

Overall, an okay poem. I know you intended to make it repeat, and I think that was okay.. because it was still a easy read. I know you can do better though, and take out like half the repetition and replace it with something more unique and interesting. This poem was simple, but I can understand completely where you are coming from. 5/5.

Oh wow, Briana this was a nice poem. I can't really relate, I don't drink. Lol. Word flow was nice. I really liked how it was flowing. How, when I read it the words slipped right off the tip of my tongue. It was well put together, on the contrary;
I do this to stop thinking of you.
Though it's not doing any good.
I'm too foolish to stop consuming.
Even though I know [that] I should.

^ I put an edit in there, incase you might like the sound of it better. I think it sounds nicer. :) Thats just my opinion though. You don't have to follow through with it or anything.

Other than that, I liked this poem. Is it true? Do you really drink...because you're without him? I hope not. It isn't healthy for anyone.

-Rys (:

I don't think there's too much repetition at all .. I like it , it's like some songs where they'll repeat the first few lines at the end too . The rhymes are awesome , and the flow is flawless , plus I don't really see any mistakes . Awesome job .

This poem is raw, and I think it tells a good story. It's kind of like something you would fine in Chicken Soup, very personal and true.

I think the length is fine, and don't worry about editing!
Keep writing, looking forward to reading more from you.

Wow. This sends an excellent message. I really enjoyed your wording because it continuously drew me in. I think people do this alot also.
Excellent write! I absolutely loved it. 5/5

Huh, there really isn't that much repetition. I do like how the first and last stanzas still tie in together by keeping the same theme with them which is the last line. I like how this can be taken to the extremes by either someone passed away or a break up without really going into a ton of detail. I'm not sure if that's what you were aiming for but that's kinda what I got from it.
~Faith

I like the way you resolved the opening lines with the ending. Coming to realize the memory lingers either way. I think you did a good job with this poem and I don't think it was too repetitious at all, thanks so much for entering it.

Wow. amazing. just amazing. youve got great talent. 5/5. this poem is so sad and i absolutly loved it. ~KM~

I love this!