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All That Remains
July 13, 2013
M that's all it is, an initial
a letter in the alphabet
bold and clear
in my mind
on the page
against my tears
M the letter without a name
the name without a memory
the shape without a story
that's all that remains, at least
inside my heart
and on my ears
© Tabatha B., Peoria, IL
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This article has 2 comments.
Suemcvee said...
on Jul. 22 2013 at 11:29 am
Love the sparse structure of the poem--like the letter m! Raises questions about whether m is part of your name, Hannah, or from a person perhaps you never knew or have lost. Please write more poetry--you have a very strong and confident voice!
Engteacher said...
on Jul. 19 2013 at 11:32 am
I love the contrast between the letter's apparent insignificance and its high impact. The writer uses an effective descriptive technique in naming not only what the letter is, but what it's not. More strategic use of punctuation would enhance the poem's effectiveness.
