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Retrieval 9

A Poem by Melanie Jane Boicourt Shanks

What a tangled up mess that I weave,
Accomplishing all that I achieve,
As I break through all that I believe,
And the pieces of me I retrieve.

© 2017 Melanie Jane Boicourt Shanks


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A passion for haiku poetry began during world literature studies, inspired by its ability to convey profound ideas in a few syllables. Many of these haikus, capturing life's fleeting beauty, are featured in the book Blue Harlequin. Read the full article to explore the beauty of haiku poetry: https://aoidemagazine.com/what-is-haiku-poetry/

Posted 3 Months Ago


0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Accomplishing and achieve mean about the same thing, rendering that line relatively superfluous.

It's good though. I like it.


Posted 7 Years Ago


0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Very impressive! each time I read it presents new perspectives of how to view this poem

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Added on May 4, 2017
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Melanie Jane Boicourt Shanks
Melanie Jane Boicourt Shanks

Fort Wayne, IN



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I have been writing since I knew how. Before that I would just draw pictures to tell a story. My true passion is poetic lyrics. That is mostly what I am inspired to write. I have been dabbling in othe.. more..

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