Wednesday 23 October 2013

Creative Poetic Response to "the Sound of Hollyhocks" by Hugh Garner

Finding Serenity

Some people say,
The person who makes you feel happiness
Is the person they believe makes them complete.
The one who would stand by your side
When facing defeat.
 
 Before Sandra left me she said she loved me ,
But with that overwhelming look in her eye
I could tell it was a cold 
Hearted lie. 
I felt so rejected , alone and sad.
Afraid of everything that was revolving
Around me.
 
After the Bitch of Belsen took me away 
Into her world of judgement and rowdiness,
I couldn't seek comfort and peace of mind,
I felt that I was going insane.
Until the beautifully coloured Hollyhocks in the garden
Started whispering to me.
 
Suddenly, It was then that the flowers
were the only ones that could understand me
and tell me what I wanted to
hear .
 

5 comments:

  1. I really enjoyed the rhythm and you were able to make great use of rhyme.

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  2. Wow this is really deep
    Nice flow of the poem!!

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  3. Hey, I like the way you express Bill's feelings

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  4. Perfection. Nice rhyme! Good job Dima!!

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  5. Deema, wow, this poem is really impressive! I really enjoyed the mood and tone that you conveyed throughout. It showcased your talent as a poet. Your word choice was sublime and made up for parts of the structure that were slightly wonky. I was moved emotionally by your poem because of the amazing way that you empathized with Bill. It really sounded as though he was actually writing. Beautiful!!! :)

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