There is so much power carried behind this poem. I feel like it screamed independence. Only a strongly centred person could have the strength and confidence to actually say this. Short, and to the point. Perfect.
The last line really sums up the whole poem to me; that's a plus.
Also, its short, simple, and to the point. You can tell a whole story in the sum of 8 lines. Like Faye said, some people take many stanzas, verses, to achieve what you did in a such short amount {If that sentence made any sense}.
I loved the technique you used, only two different rhymes really being used.
I tip my hat to you, Dupree.
~N~
Even though it is a short poem It was good. Some people do spend a lot of time to create a poem like this, but sometimes it is good to keep it short for the main points to be seen. I quite like this one. It's teasing.
I really like this - you got it right when you said short and sweet, but it is also seems to hold undercurrents of personal strength and self reliance - nice piece.
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