Gone with the Wind



Don't look for me
In that very spot
Where you left me
for a short while

Don't search anymore
You won't find me there
For I've moved beyond
Where you let me fall

Don't shed a tear
For I've journeyed on
To a place you cannot see
Where I have found my rest

About this poem

This piece highlights the fleeting nature of life and subtly talks about departure and moving on

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Written on May 05, 2024

Submitted by stephenson_p on May 13, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AXAX XBXX BXAX
Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 256
Words 56
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4

Peniel Stephenson

Peniel Stephenson, author of "The Lady in Red and Letters to an Unknown Friend" is a fast rising voice in the literary world. With a passion for storytelling and a flair for poetry, she explores the depths of human experience, inviting readers to journey through the depths of imagination and introspection. Drawing inspiration from everyday life and dreams, she crafts prose and verses that deeply resonate with the human reality. Through writing, she seeks to illuminate the beauty found in both the mundane and the extraordinary, offering a glimpse of hope, reflection, and understanding. While she may be new to the scene, Peniel’s dedication to the craft and commitment to honing her skills promises a future filled with literary delights. With each word penned, she invites her readers on a voyage of discovery, where every page turned is an opportunity to encounter the magic of storytelling and the power of poetic expressions. more…

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