Comments : I Know Him So Well.

  • 16 years ago

    by Void

    Oh. I loved the idea behind this one. It inspired me to do something for/about my own situation. Which is great. That is, if nothing else, what you want to give your readers. However, there are a few things I could nitpick about - so long as you don't mind harsh criticism. Feel free to ignore my words as well, being that they are only (I say only for a reason) my own opinion.

    Your first line, isn't my favourite (in fact, your last few lines are). The very first line says something about your physical features, and then all of a sudden your second sentence is changes into feelings.

    His facial features resemble mine,
    but somehow love's left behind.

    I know it's hard to create a hook for two different meanings in just two lines - but that's how poetry tests us. All writing needs a smooth connection between sentences/paragraphs/thoughts. Right?
    I don't think I can come up with anything better for those lines though, so if they aren't changed, it will be More than understandable. :)

    The other thing I want to mention is that in most of your lines, you follow a rhythm really well. The first line has more syllables than the second, but it flows nicely. If there's only a difference of 1 (sometimes 2) in your syllable count, the rhythm flows well enough to get away with it. However, in these lines especially(*pay particular attention to the second sentence and its syllable count- and you'll understand what I'm trying to say):

    Cherishing moments never to be made,
    and letting all the others continuously fade.

    Bearing gifts for me to dream about,
    then listening on the line, hearing his shout.

    Those lines have shorter counts on the top, and extra counts on the bottom lines. It doesn't quite sound as professional as your other lines. (Yes, it is a compliment. :P)

    Other than that though, I really enjoyed reading it. I liked and can relate to the meaning. You did a great job.

  • 16 years ago

    by crystaljean88

    This is a very sad poem. alot of emotions was put into this i can tell. ur poems have so much potential. dont let no1 tell u different