I like this.. but its broken and maybe that's the purpose, it reflects a broken spirit.. something i know all too well, i cannot give advice on this poem from a writers standpoint, only from a broken standpoint.. (so take it or leave it as it my review may not be useful) If you intended to leave the reader feeling confused or broken, like you did when written, you succeeded.. i warn you however, this puts your conflict on the reader, we are made to explain the problems you face, when in all reality, we want to hear the problem not fix it.. your skill is well crafted, you use commanding style (which i appreciate) however, the poem leaves too much conflict for the reader.. how can i put this..its open ended, and leaves the reader with a debt that we feel like we have to pay.. or we feel like we have to understand something that you have not yet explained in your beautiful words.. (: As i said before, i love this.. take this and forge an epic poem, out of a very well written purposeful poem (: great write.. thanks ! -s
i have really enjoyed reading reading this poem. i have enjoyed the images and contrasts you have mentioned here. i love the simple words you have picked which is connected to the topic of the poem itself...you wanted to say that the issue is simple..let me be yours or i will be his..so you used very simple words with clear contrast to make things clear..this is really very professional. in short, i have really enjoyed this great poem...thank you for sharing
...I love, love, love this poem! I have been there, done that! Making an ultimatum like that, is usually not worth it...that's one that should never have to exist.
your words are powerful and strong and heartfelt.
Well done!!