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renee-i know it's been a while 2007-11-04 . chapter 1
You seem to be saying the same thing throughout the entire poem, just in different phrasing, which is reiteration, not repetition. The poem also lacks imagery, you're just telling us everything instead of showing. Poetic devices are not a must for classifying "good poetry" because this is a good poem, the subtstance is good and well thought out, you just have to get it down on the page right. Instead of telling us, for example, that his eyes told you your accusations were right, describe his eyes, *show* us how his eyes confirmed your accusations.

With some revision, i think you could condense this into three or four solid stanzas. Here are some helpful hints for your revisions.

1. Find a motif. (this will also assist you in finding a title)
2. Remove unnecessary words. (i.e.-5th stanza, *denied doesn't need to be there, the phrase he responds with shows denial in itself, thereby making *denial unnecessary.)
3. Combine and eliminate(this goes for stanzas and words) the 5th adn 6th stanzas for example speak almost the same thing, saying that he didn't really you know you and his eyes confirming your accusations. try to combine similar stanzas and eliminate unnecessary words at the same time. it will make for stronger, structured stanzas.
4. IMAGERY!! this is what poetry is all about-ok not all about but imagery is a huge part of it. allow your words to create a picture in your readers' minds eye. they should be seeing or feeling whatever you're speaking about. make them feel it, make them see it!

you can do it:D your talent is clear. just try revising a litte. good job with this!
animeprincess232 2007-10-15 . chapter 1
Wow this is something i can relate to, its amazing, i love it lol. to bad i can write as good as you or anywhere close. Hopefully 1 day i will. keep on writing!
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