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it's turned out that before never
did I ever love like this before
 
though maybe
seeming wise
when much, much younger
a grand jackhammer
who didn't stammer
when it came to laying out
the words required
in deadly stealth and prefect grammar
 
I looked for you
 
but you did not happen by
you tarried coyly
perhaps amused
at the thought of what I'd do
if my façade
had taken leave and left me
 
old
 
and not so bold
 
would I have
a bit of swagger left
or maybe fear'd leave me bereft
of any type of courage
just to broach
 
a small hello
 
an I love you
 
here we go
 
for this could surely be the
knell of death chimed
loud and clear
but I'm feeling good
I overcame the fear
 
now awaiting what you'll say
this could be the day
I'll hold you near
 
and now it's before never
and I'll find out if there's ever
any sense 
or recompense
for being me




 


Writing Prompt
Write a free verse poem. Free verse is a form of poetry that does not necessarily follow to any specific meter patterns, rhyme, or any other pattern. Free verse, despite its freedom, often still has some elements of form. Most free verse does observe a convention of lines and structure. No rhyming patterns.

     

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