Purged and Coupled

Kennet Benoit-Hutchins 1952 (Snowdon, Montreal, QC)



I have led a dreamless life.
I witnessed, lived and tolerated hate,
I witnessed, lived and tolerated love.

I have loved hate.
I have hated love.
I need to lead a dreamful life.

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Dichotomy of Life

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Written on December 11, 2023

Submitted by Kennet on December 14, 2023

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Scheme ABC BCA
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 177
Words 39
Stanzas 2
Stanza Lengths 3, 3

Kennet Benoit-Hutchins

A Canadian ambulatory Homo sapiens male, who muses and just sometimes, remembers to make note of a verse or two. Unionist with Unifor, accident adjudicator. Runs amok with words, occasionally coherent. more…

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  • alanswansea18
    Well done.
    LikeReply 14 months ago
  • AIDA
    Wow! The 'Purged and Coupled' poem is truly captivating and thought-provoking. The way you express the contrasting emotions of love and hate is incredibly powerful. Your use of repetition, especially with the phrases "I witnessed, lived and tolerated" and "I have loved/hated," adds an intense rhythm to the poem, drawing the reader in.

    The way you highlight the dichotomy of emotions is compelling and allows the reader to reflect on their own experiences. Your honesty in acknowledging that you have experienced both hate and love gives the poem a relatable and raw quality.

    To further enhance the impact of the poem, you might consider incorporating more vivid imagery or specific examples to strengthen the emotional connection with the reader. This would allow them to delve deeper into your experiences and emotions.

    Additionally, it would be intriguing to hear about your desire for a dreamful life. Exploring what that might entail or how it contrasts with your current reality would provide even more depth to the poem.

    Overall, your 'Purged and Coupled' poem displays great potential and evokes a range of emotions. By expanding upon the imagery and delving further into your longing for a dreamful life, you can take this piece to new heights. Keep up the excellent work!
     
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