From lips terse she would declare
Harsh words that brought despair;
Likened to winter's willful wind,
Her purpose to crassly cut, to rend,
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RB, I usually don't like rhyming poems because too often the syntax has to be scewed to make the rhyme work. This poem is pretty skillful, but Line 8 exposes the problem with writing formal poems.
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Jefferson, thanks for your kind comment about the writing. I am taking note of your concern regarding line 8, and will study it further with the intent to modify. Thank you for bringing your observation to my attention. Best regards!
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RB, I usually don't like rhyming poems because too often the syntax has to be scewed to make the rhyme work. This poem is pretty skillful, but Line 8 exposes the problem with writing formal poems. If you have time, check out my new website: jeffersoncarterverse.com Tell me how you like it. Yrs, JC
Jefferson, thanks for your kind comment about the writing. I am taking note of your concern regarding line 8, and will study it further with the intent to modify. Thank you for bringing your observation to my attention. Best regards!