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Swan Song

As the curtain falls on the final act of this terrible tragedy.
My drama too, will arrive at its final somber scene.

The plot lines are nothing new, recycled and repeated.
The performance is worn and tired, the actor only acquiesces.

He’s been typecast as a victim, So with certainty he screams!
If all the world is a stage, this shall be my swan song!

by EhWell
posted on 06/25/2009

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Comment by MyNAMEisBUBBLEICIOUS: Jun 26, 2009 3:32 pm
everyone writes poetry different!
Comment by ForeverSearching: Jun 27, 2009 4:27 pm
Well, I have to admit that this is an awesome poem.

And finally!
Someone who doesn't get all deffensive when people make suggestions.

But realize you cant please everone.

I personally like the short poems but a lot of people like them longer.

Just make sure you like them.

Wonderful job!!
Comment by Iggy: Jun 26, 2009 9:12 am
I really like this poem. It has a good feel to it; somewhat familiar. I think it parallels a style I use sometimes, when trying to stay vague, but get how I'm feeling across to the reader. P.S. Good description; the definition of a swan song made the poem much better for me!
Comment by MyNAMEisBUBBLEICIOUS: Jun 25, 2009 6:57 pm
i really think your poems should be a little longer and a bit more detailed good though keep writing
Comment by AngelShadow: Jun 27, 2009 9:56 am
Yes I really liked this it was vague... but that was the point. Right?

If its vague the reader must decipher it in they're on way.
I liked it; very good.

Its not flawless but its good it has a lot of potential. detail I think would mess this particular poem up! I love it!

By the way I would love to get some feed back on my stuff so check it out if you want.
Comment by PrettyOdd: Jun 25, 2009 9:51 pm
I honestly don't see how lots of details make a poem better. And length really isn't an issue with poetry. It only takes a few well placed words to make a poem great. Some of the best are only a few lines long.
If you get too detailed you can tend to take away from the whole thing.

"The plot lines are nothing new, recycled and repeated"
I think everyone goes through those moments. Nicely done.
Comment by reireitenohira: Jun 25, 2009 7:18 pm
More detail would help but other than that I really like it!
Comment by EhWell: Jun 25, 2009 7:39 pm
I understand the detail issue, and I appreciate the suggestions, it's those sort of critiques that make me a better writer. I'm in the process of writing a very detailed and longer poem. However in regards to this one, it is meant to be vague and very metaphoric. Perhaps I am often too vague when I attempt to make the reader think, however that was the object with this one.

Thank you again for the critiques.
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