Neopoem Of The Week Contest October 30th to November 5th 2022

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If

If I were a poet
and could write in a fine hand
I'd pen my love a poem
only she would understand

I'd compose it down at the shore
where the waves always come back to me,
like my reflections of her

— Michael Anthony, Nov 02, 2022

About This Poem

Last Few Words: Rhymes are happy acidents in my writing. More about love...

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: What did you think of my title?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?

Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Region, Country: San Francisco Bay Area - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Bukowski, Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Haiku & Harvey Kurtzman (a visual poet, of sorts)

Critiques

Lavender

3 years 7 months ago

If

Hi, Michael,
A tender and lovely poem. I think what I really like the most is the title. The poet, you, and the poem are so humble, and your final line is full of gratitude. Reflective.
L

Michael Anthony

3 years 7 months ago

Appreciate you stopping by L,

Appreciate you stopping by L, thank you!. I almost gave this piece a different title, but glad I didn't.

Cheers

Geezer

3 years 7 months ago

of your title too! I often think of if, as though it were part of the old adage; "I should have, I could have, I would have." I usually
go one step further and say: "But this is what I did." Nice, short and spare piece that sums it up. ~ Geez.
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