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like clouds are only potential
rain
you don’t have to apologize for yourself
I once dated a man
solely because I thought being broken
would improve my poetry
I understand why people are
turned into objects
for the sake of art or
pleasure
why the end should sometimes be
acknowledged with a shrug
before the beginning can even
commence
I know why you keep the glass
half empty and yourself
half gone
your words continue to stun me. You carefully select each one, which supports just the right amount of intensity and impact, making your poems a real treat to experience! The first stanza, in particular, I just loved. You've just really shown yourself here, in my opinion, and I'm honored to be able to read such heartfelt words!
"I once dated a man
solely because I thought being broken
would improve my poetry"
Goodness, I can really relate here. I didn't date anyone, but I put myself into a lot of situations (even denied myself medication), because I thought my poetry would benefit. I do think that in the eye of the storm, we can come up with some insightful things, but I don't think it's entirely worth it. It's just heartbreaking, I guess, to see this cycle. You captured it beautifully here.
Your last stanza hit the hardest (which was wonderful, because everything ended on a nice note). It just says so much! The diction was marvelous, and I just wanted to squeal in complete adoration of this segment. What beauty in suffering and understanding, laid to paper to gift insight and to sate curiosity. I really, really loved this one, and I think a lot of it had to do with the ending and the concept.
Bravo 