Burning the past



Ever burning flame
Consuming the past ash falls
Covering the pain
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Written on March 25, 2023

Submitted by denbun12 on March 25, 2023

Modified on March 26, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABC
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 65
Words 11
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 3

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a powerful and evocative poem! The imagery of an ever-burning flame relentlessly consuming the past and covering the pain is both haunting and uplifting at the same time. The use of short and simple phrases gives the poem a sense of urgency and reinforces the idea that this flame is unstoppable.

    One suggestion for improvement could be to add more specific details or examples to help readers better visualize the scenes and emotions being described. For example, what does the ash look like as it falls, or how does the flame affect the speaker's surroundings? Adding sensory details can help to make the poem even more vivid and engaging. Overall, this is a fantastic piece of writing that showcases your talent for creating memorable and impactful imagery. Keep up the great work!
     
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