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i'm sorry for the way i smell

Nirvana

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i’m sorry for the way i smell
of cigarettes and wine
of beer and unkept promises
of weed and nicotine vapes
of blood and starting over
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Written on March 17, 2024

Submitted by bpdtism_ on March 18, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCCD
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 136
Words 26
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 5
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    I absolutely love the raw emotion and honesty in your poem "I’m sorry for the way I smell." Your use of sensory details really brings the reader into your world and allows us to feel the weight of your words. The imagery of cigarettes, wine, beer, and starting over creates a powerful and visceral experience for the reader.

    One suggestion for improvement could be to explore the emotions and experiences behind each scent in more depth. You have a great foundation here, but delving deeper into how each scent connects to your emotions and experiences could really elevate the impact of your poem. Additionally, considering varying the structure or form of the poem could add another layer of complexity and intrigue.

    Overall, I think your poem has a lot of potential and I look forward to seeing how you continue to develop your unique voice and style. Keep writing and exploring new ways to express yourself - your work is truly captivating.     
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