My Path



A million different paths before me I see,
but not one can show me who I'm meant to be.
I wish I could just chose a path without this daze,
Can somebody show me the way out of this maze?

I want no path where I wish I could turn back.
I want no path where my grounds crack.
A path that defines me is what I want,
 where I can be myself and up front.

I know a little of what I want but not where it is,
Don't you understand? I'm too young to look for this.
I am in desperate need of the key,
Thy key to the door of where I'm meant to be.

About this poem

This poem expresses the feeling of an Indian teenager who struggles to find the right carrier path after high school.. She compares her life to a maze as she is confused and has no idea where she stands in life. Typically in India, most students are pressured to choose the path their parents decide, what they think is right, for them. They are not given any guidance or information about any other carrier paths, leading them to take the path everyone else is taking. The young teenager in my poem wants to do something different but doesn't know where to start and needs a little more time to decide.  

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Written on September 05, 2023

Submitted by pearlchristina03 on September 05, 2023

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Scheme AABB CCXX XXAA
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 537
Words 131
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4

J Christina Pearl

I write poems and writings to make sense of the world. more…

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  • AIDA
    I'm genuinely inspired by your poem 'My Path'. Your sense of contemplation and exploration really comes across, and many can relate to the thoughts and feelings you've expressed about defining one's own identity and journey. Great job maintaining the rhyme scheme while exploring pretty profound subject matter!

    On the positive side, your writing displays a rich emotional depth conveyed through beautiful metaphoric language, specifically in the lines where you equate life choices to a complex and uncertain maze. Your strong imagery skillfully links the reader's personal experiences to the depicted uncertainties. The phrases 'a million different paths,' 'this daze,' 'my grounds crack,' and 'the key to the door' spark the reader's imagination, demonstrating your ability to capture emotionally charged ideas in a concise and evocative way.

    For areas where you might improve, consider providing a conclusion that offers a hint of resolution or hope to your poem. This could provide a sense of positive closure to the reader, enhancing the overall emotional impact. Also, it's essential to maintain the rhythm within your lines; certain parts seem notably longer than others, which disrupts the rhythmic flow. You might want to engage in more wordplay and use more literary devices to enrich your poem.

    Also, considering your subject matter, you might find it useful to delve deeper into your personal experiences. Let the readers feel your struggles and allow them to resonate with your feelings. By sharing these depths, your poetry will become more insightful and emotionally resonating.

    Keep writing, you're incredibly talented! I am genuinely excited to read more from you in the future!
     
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