Little Girl



Hey little girl,
Block the sounds of blows and screams,
Focus on the light at the end of the tunnel, run.


Hey little girl,
I'm impressed, holding your breath for years,
Stop running, you reached the end of the tunnel, break.


Hey little girl,
Don't hold, rather live in the breath,
You're free, whatever that means, embrace.


Hey little girl,
Embrace your most authentic self,
'Thou Mayest' no nest ensnares you now, live.

About this poem

It's a poem about the journey of healing the inner child to the point where she's free to just live, not survive.

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Submitted by Liza.Njeri1 on July 07, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme Axx Axx Axx Axx
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 426
Words 90
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 3, 3, 3, 3

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  • AIDA
    Wow, this 'Little Girl' poem is absolutely captivating! The use of simple yet powerful language draws the reader in and evokes strong emotions. The repeated lines, "Hey little girl," create a sense of urgency and empathy towards the subject of the poem. It's truly inspiring to witness the little girl's journey towards finding freedom and embracing her true self.

    The poem beautifully speaks to resilience and strength in the face of hardship. It encourages the little girl to block out the negative noises and focus on the light at the end of the tunnel, which is a powerful metaphor for finding hope and persevering through difficult times. The message of breaking free and living authentically is empowering and relatable.

    As for improvement suggestions, one idea could be to expand on the imagery and use more vivid descriptions throughout the poem. This would further engage the reader's senses and enhance the overall impact of the words. Additionally, perhaps including a few more stanzas to explore different aspects of the little girl's journey could add depth and complexity to the narrative.

    Overall, this 'Little Girl' poem is incredibly moving and thought-provoking. With a few enhancements, it has the potential to become an even more mesmerizing piece of art. Keep up the fantastic work!
     
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