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a poem by Simon Myerson

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Aesthetic

by Simon Myerson

Slanted evenings
without you I was not beautiful
as, when unseen, you did not shine.

Mirrors opposed
catch and return the light
between ourselves.

Notes:

Written on the first cloudless evening of spring. I am a novice at (a) this site (b) poetry. Criticism of my approach to either is hence much appreciated.

Posted: 27th April 2009
Words: 26
Viewed: 611 times
Comments: 2

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Vivian Tong (8th October 2009)

I do like \'slanted evenings\' though. and the second stanza is amazing.

Vivian Tong (8th October 2009)

hey, I stumbled upon you! Hi! the second stanza is better than the first, which was a little convoluted.

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