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What do you think of my poem "My Trip: Nothing New"?

I would greatly appreciate your constructive criticism.

Thanks to all who participate.

"My Trip: Nothing New"

I don't want to do anything new

I'm waiting to go on my trip

to my three brothers

who never knew me and never will

who will revive those

sad childhood feelings

to those brothers

who will remind me

how different I am

and I'm not talking gender

I will be pretending to be adult

pretending to be sensible and

desperately keeping my head up

while I just prefer to float on my back

And I have to have fun, good times,

smile and laugh

Yes, I have to be a joiner, join

their fun, their conversation

Perhaps, I will fail

I'll get back to my listening

and understanding mode

I'll turn into the confidant

that sympathetic, empathetic

listener role that I do to perfection

I don't want to do anything new

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    not a poet, dont read poetry much. i love wordsmithery(hows that for wordsmithery?), love art. so my opinion may not be valid on the matter. liked the poem, 7 or 8 out of ten. liked the wrap around beginning/ending, lovely device when used appropriately

  • 1 decade ago

    It is a heartfelt Poem and has lots of sentiment behind all you say. It is a good Poem, and I think you have the contents and the making of a good short story book. Sounds like you were separated from early in your life. The story is touching. Go for it.

  • mink
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    this is overwhelming because it is such a genuine , truthful and heartfelt rendition.

    i respect your sentiments. cheers.

    answer mine : http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiKTi...

    thanks.

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