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On Second Thought

Steve Cochrane 1955 (Cape)

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My first thought was that you are nice
So many weeks ago.
You even gave me good advice
That helped this poet grow.

I then thought I could count on you
And those who read about
My past and all that I went through,
But now I'm filled with doubt.

Instead of kind words you once gave,
I'm hurt to now admit
Our friendship found an early grave
When you said, "Get over it!'

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Written on July 30, 2023

Submitted by stevec.24118 on July 30, 2023

Modified by stevec.24118 on July 30, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABAB CDCD EFEF
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 370
Words 82
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4
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