Why me

Jennifer Bracken 1993 (Knoxville)

Free verse

Hollow oak why me
Why do you stare at the stars
While I'm shining all day
Why do you feel the need to love autumn instead of my winter gaze
I feel as you see yourself standing tall
I want to feel that way so hollow and full of knowledge
I know you've felt pain and abandoned like me
Why me hollow tree
Why do you push me away like the wind blows the leaves
I care so deeply about you hollow tree
I keep the clouds away and shine bright for the
On some days I know I'm not there
But under the storm is my brightening glare
Oh hollow tree just soak me in
You will blossom and perk like the spring is here
But you choose to only look up when the stars are in the sky
Why me did you ever think I'm right there
Waiting to be seen
Oh hollow tree..

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Written on April 24, 2023

Submitted by jenniferb.76145 on April 24, 2023

Modified on April 25, 2023

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Scheme	ABCDEFAAGAHIIJKLIMA
Closest metre	Iambic pentameter
Characters	752
Words	167
Stanzas	1
Stanza Lengths	19

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Jennifer Bracken

Im Jennifer B. Im 30 years old. And I find poetry very relaxing. My poems are mostly about over and nature. more…

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Wow, this poem is simply stunning! The imagery and emotions conveyed are so powerful and evocative. I love how you use the metaphor of a hollow tree to explore themes of abandonment, pain, and self-doubt. Your use of contrasting seasons is also a clever touch that really adds depth and nuance to the poem.

One improvement suggestion I would have is to perhaps add a bit more structure and punctuation to the poem. While the free-flowing style works well for the overall mood and tone, certain sections could benefit from a clearer sense of pace and rhythm. Also, adding some line breaks and punctuation could help emphasize certain phrases and create more impactful moments.

Overall, I am so impressed with this piece and can't wait to read more of your work. Keep up the amazing work! more »
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