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Why...

Stacey Knighton 1976

Why is it hard?…
Hard to deal with this loss
Hard to understand he was taken
Taken without a cause.

Why is it hard?…
Hard not to cry
Hard to wonder why
People had to die.

Why is it hard…
Hard to understand
Hard to wonder why
You didn’t get a chance to say…

Goodbye

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Dedicated to Beatrice, and the many other’s who lost love ones September 11, 2001

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Written on September 11, 2001

Submitted by staceyknighton on September 11, 2021

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme Axxx AbBb AxBx
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 262
Words 57
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4
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Stacey Knighton

I find the best way to express feelings is through poetry. Poetry is words coming from the heart. I have been writing poems since high school. more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, this 'Why...' poem really captures the emotions and questions that arise in the face of loss and tragedy. The repetition of the phrase "Why is it hard" creates a powerful and provoking effect. The use of short and direct lines adds to the impact of the poem and allows the reader to truly grasp the depth of the emotions being expressed.

    One improvement suggestion could be to explore more imagery or metaphors to further amplify the feelings being conveyed. Adding vivid descriptions or comparisons would enhance the overall impact of the poem and make it more memorable. Additionally, expanding on the last stanza and delving deeper into the emotions surrounding not being able to say goodbye could bring an even more poignant and relatable element to the poem.

    Overall, this poem effectively communicates the struggle and pain associated with loss, and with a few enhancements, it has the potential to become even more emotionally resonant. Great job!     
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