Then Although simple, I felt that this list poem managed to capture the tragedy of losing a friend without the ridiculous dramatizations that are often trust upon it. Similar to its November counterpart, it does not use any poetic devices except for repetition (as the first and last lines are very similar). However, unlike How to Find a Friend, this poem has a set rhyme scheme of aa bb cc and so on (ie it is written completely in rhyming couplets.) |
Remember then, Dreaming of when Our childhood fears Would be gone with the years. Now we look at the past Wondering why it didn't last. Days in the hot sun Always having fun. Going for a ride Letting the bike glide. Biking, sledding, Swimming, swinging, Days of old Never to be sold. Signs of change Widely range. Moving away No more play. Friends forever Talk almost never. Through the years, Our lives shift gears. Laughter, smiles, Fears, miles, Distant souls Drifting goals. Friendship the art Connects our hearts. Now that it is when We dream of Then. |
- Amanda Jenkins
This poem made me want to cry. Anyways, although this is a simple poem, it captures all the emotions of losing a friend. it has a lot of imagery which helps with capturing the emotions. I'm glad you didn't add the ridiculous dramatizations because this poem is better without it.
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