I think everyone feels this way at some point, just wanting to rebel against everything they've been told and start a totally new direction with their life. The direct, almost stream-of-consciousness manner in which this is written works well for the subject matter. I do have several suggestions, take them or leave them:
- I would suggest removing all of the commas at the ends of the lines...many of them are technically incorrect, and the line break creates a natural pause, anyway
- Oh(,) yes I did good, arranged great games, for friends, (don't need comma after "games")
- Oh yes(,) I was considered crazy and funny, people loving my company,
- Oh yes(,) I was considered clever and wise, for my good spiritual play acting, (don't need comma after "wise")
- That I(,) in truth(,)
- That I in truth, still am clinging to the seeking, (in addition to above suggestion, this line was a bit awkward to read, perhaps switch the position of "still and "am")
- To try and smiling, is only pulling muscles, not feeling, (a bit awkward, would change "smiling" to "smile" and remove the comma after it)
- And maybe, just maybe(,) will I roar! (again, inversion makes this a bit awkard..."I will roar!"
- I would consider removing the last line. I don't think it adds anything to the poem, and in fact, I think it detracts from it a bit....ending with the line before it, in my opinion, makes for a stronger conclusion.
Overall, a good poem. I like how you talk about the two different sides of yourself - what the world sees, and what you see. I think with a little work, this will be an even better piece. I hope this review is of some help. Keep up the great work!
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