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How can I make this better? You chose her So Why are you staring at me? It’s bittersweet how we kiss in your bedroom each night After you drunk dial me every Wednesday for only God knows what’s on your mind Twice you’ve said my name to her Yet there seems to be words that yearn to be unearthed But why won’t you unveil them to me? My hearts a puppet on your string so close yet never enough to be considered love, is that where you want to keep me? Maybe I’m the fool that still needs you And I could wait around for your intentions to confess out the ceilings of your conscious But You chose her So Go Go and be happy with her Cause Baby if you can’t be honest with your feelings for me How can you be honest with your friends, your goals, your vows Will u be Honest if I need to ask you “who is she” or “where were you last night” Cause what type of dad will the kids learn from? What will you do??? It’s daunting, but what’s the point of dating if it’s not to find your missing rib? And You’re still staring at me But oh baby you chose her
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Very passionate poem! I feel your pain. I'm happy to give some constructive feedback. Use more figurative language. Think about your lines like onions. You still need to strip the layers off. Keep going deeper. I love how you start off: You chose her This is attention getting and sets the tone. But your follow up is prosaic. Show me he is staring rather than saying staring. I'm remembering a book by Shay Youngblood. She could have said "The man stared at me lustfully" but she said, "His eyes licked me from head to toe." What is this person really doing - surely, not just staring. Or maybe it's what you're doing. Maybe you've taken his eyes captive...maybe his eyes are like something - a roaring wave, a hooked fish perhaps? Also, your second lines are so long. Consider line breaks. I love "words that yearn to be unearthed" because you've given personification to these words. Keep using poetic devices. Comb through every line to make sure you are writing them in, showing, not just telling. metaphors, similes, alliteration, symbolism... kneed them in like dough. Lastly, if the speaker of this poem is you, I hope you dump this person. That's just my two cents. :-) Write on!
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I have traveled to France multiple times for poetry and I adore it. I'd gladly go back again...but it would be so cool to go to Africa - Senegal, Ghana or Nigeria would be great.
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Hey Family, Tomorrow, June 1st, we officially launch the promotion campaign for Poet Life Fest 2026 | The Poet's Homecoming! Over the next month and a half, we'll be documenting the entire process... from planning and partnerships to sponsorships, vendors, marketing, ticket sales, programming, community engagement, and execution. Why? Because building a successful event is a business. And we want you to see what it looks like in real time. This isn't just about a festival. It's about learning how to: ✅ Build a movement ✅ Create opportunities ✅ Develop partnerships ✅ Secure sponsors ✅ Market experiences ✅ Sell tickets ✅ Build community ✅ Generate revenue from your creativity Many people talk about building something. We're going to show you. If you're serious about learning the business side of poetry, creativity, events, and community building, make sure you're following the journey. 📍Most of the behind-the-scenes updates, discussions, lessons, wins, challenges, and strategic decisions will be shared inside the Poetry Business Network. If you're not already a member, now is the perfect time to join us. This is your opportunity to watch a major cultural event get built from the ground up while learning principles you can apply to your own poetry business, creative brand, event, nonprofit, or movement. The Homecoming begins tomorrow. Who's ready? 👀🔥 PoetLifeFest.com P.S. Let us know what you think of the landing page! I'd love your feedback.
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This is really cool, and DC is a train ride away.
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I love the title
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I enjoyed that so much. Next time little dude will be going to bed early!
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Maria Thiaw
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I’m Maria, a published poet, performer, and playwright. I have been teaching creative writing, public speaking, and other courses for 20 years.

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