Now you're a memory

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  1. xMargoot said:

    Default Now you're a memory

    You walked away with your eyes to the ground
    You tried to make no single sound
    But every move you made
    Was one too much
    With every step you take
    I feel more pushed

    Your breathing grew louder and went faster
    At about that time you realised
    you were becoming a disaster
    I tried so hard to stop you
    But you didn’t let me
    You tried so hard to leave me
    How could I let you?

    Well, now your plan succeeded
    But your doubt is stronger than your satisfaction
    What are you really thinking these days
    Cause it seems to me that your mind is exploding
    Maybe you’re trying to find a new sentence
    To explain how I can get my vengeance

    So tell me why
    You have put yourself through this horror
    Explain why
    You just had to leave
    So tell me why
    You needed to hurt me like that
    I’ll tell you why I will do the things I’m about to do
     
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    atmaestro said:

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    I believe that there is no universal truth or understanding about the intent or meaning of a song or poem (even when the author provides their interpretation). The idea is not for the author to paint a perfect or complete picture, rather leave some room for the reader to interpret and do a little of the work to understand the author’s intent. Once it is released to the world, everyone receives it based on their experiences and beliefs. So take my (and others') comments with a "grain of salt".

    Every artist searches for their individual style or pace. However, I found the pace/style of your poem difficult to follow. At times it is very traditionally structured and then it wanders about. Also, I generally cringe at repeated use of personal pronouns (although it has never seemed to hurt Phil Collins' career).

    A "structured" opening of your poem would be:

    You walked away with eyes to the ground
    Struggling not to make a sound
    With every movement, further you strayed
    With every step, I feel pushed away.


    However, it appears the style you wanted is more free-flowing, like...

    You walked away, eyes to the ground
    Committed to make no sound
    Each distancing moment
    Was one too many
    Every step pushes me farther away

    (The "jewel" of your poem is: "But your doubt is stronger than your satisfaction")
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