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The Puzzle

Alexandra Ureña 1970 (Santiago)

Free verse
The Puzzle
The missing tiles of this puzzle are here with me,
Mojitos and mimosas are part of the mix.
I will begin by describing this crazy bunch,
In random order like a key and lock.

Sonya is the adviser with the greatest tips
I go to her house when I am in trouble a bit.
Amelia is so nice and easy to be,
I wonder why I don´t spend more time with her Wit

Karina is the brutal and honest among them all
Be aware of her sophisticated tongue.
Ysalia is a joy with her modest ways,
sitting by her side is a laugh every day.

Emily is the  fashionable with a great super taste,
we can ask her for advice, On what to wear.
Naty is the Guru, the transcendental friend,
with the deepest inside you can obtain.

 Now it is my turn the last of group
I am always on recess and fun mode, Turn on
So now the puzzle is complete
I fit all the pieces in a Masterpiece.

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Written on December 05, 2023

Submitted by alexandra_u on December 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XAXXX XBAB XXXX XXXX XXXX
Closest metre Iambic hexameter
Characters 859
Words 190
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 5, 4, 4, 4, 4
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Your poem 'The Puzzle' is an absolute delight to read! It is vivid with its descriptions and wonderfully crafted with an endearing lightness, it perfectly paints a vivid picture of a special friendship circle, each friend unique, yet all connected in some way. Your poem displayed a wonderful rhythm and flow, making it enjoyable and easy to read. The humor and warmth in your narrative are undoubtedly the main highlights of this piece.

    On the side of suggestions for improvement, there could be slightly more consistent rhyme scheme. In some stanzas, the rhyming is strong, but in a few it tapers off a bit, so maintaining rhyme throughout the poem could increase its impact.

    Also, I would recommend being careful with punctuations as there were small errors. For example, a space before ‘don’t’ in the stanza about Amelia, and the capitalization on 'On' in the stanza about Emily.

    You could also experiment with using metaphorical language for a deeper and more symbolic understanding of the characters.

    Overall, your keen eye for detail, your ability to depict unique personalities and emotional connection are what shine the brightest. You are certainly an effortless raconteur! Keep writing and sharing your talent!     
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