APHONIC

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  Jewoo525

  Well, reading the poem's background makes me re-think a lot of what I was interpreting from it initially... But overall I enjoyed this piece a lot during my first readings of the contest entries.
  
  I thought that all the mystique the piece generates with its almost cryptic lines is rooted in the structure and content of the writing. Speaking on what changes and what provides permanent "through-lines" in nature and the ever-changing seasons. The structure of the piece, with its disjointed line endings, lack of permanent rhyme scheme, and haphazard line breaks, drives the progression of ideas forward- occasionally resting on a few places, much like how the seasons would. My favorite lines were "threads sewn by a jet," and "cure normalcy so." It felt to me that despite all of these contrasting things, they are all ephemeral (seasons, elements, etc). Although they last for different times and are there by different means (snow, the jet artificially creating a streak in the sky, grief, and sadness), they all will pass.
  
  At least that's what I got from the words and the reasons why I enjoyed this piece so much! When I read these phrases, the content, and the unique way they were structured together, I couldn't help but conjure this association in my mind. If unintended cerebrally, perhaps it was the author's poetic intuition that took over to create such a genuine piece.
  
  Either way. Well written, I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing and keep writing! more »

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  Kaytee

  I love that you have no idea what this poem is about. One of my favorites from the contest. Great job!

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