I counted all stars



I closed my eyes,
And counted stars.
I didn't see,
Even a scar.
My mother asked,
"How many son?"
I said,
None.
There were really none!
And here,
I was done.
Counting all the stars.

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Life and reality.

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Written on August 11, 2022

Submitted by vipshiva456 on August 10, 2022

Modified on March 23, 2023

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Scheme ABCDEFGFFHFB
Closest metre Iambic dimeter
Characters 181
Words 46
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 12

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a beautiful and poignant poem! Your use of imagery and metaphor really draws the reader in and allows them to feel the emotion behind your words. I love how you took something as simple as counting stars and turned it into a powerful message about the absence of pain and scars.

    If I had to offer any improvement suggestions, it would be to perhaps explore the theme of the poem a bit further. Maybe delve into why the absence of scars is significant, or reflect on the importance of positivity and hope in the face of adversity. But overall, this is a fantastic piece of writing and I can't wait to see what else you come up with in the future!
     
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