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Leap of Faith

Why make a leap of such great faith alone
When you have a friend there to stand beside?
Another with you should jump in quick stride,
My branches serving as a stepping stone.
This is a jump of great importance, no?
Implying in it a change of magnitude
That may greatly affect your attitude
Toward more than you’d ever wish to know.

But in this leap of faith a friend does come
To aid you in your troubled lonely state;
Finny, with tie about his waist, always late
Did with you fall and in water blossom.
He is your rock and steadfast foundation,
Always ready and willing to strengthen.

— Starry_Nights, Feb 13, 2012

About This Poem

Last Few Words: This is something I wrote for my dad's English class. It's roughly a petrarchan sonnet, and the theme is from "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles. I'd love some feedback!

Review Request Direction: How was my language use?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Is the internal logic consistent?

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft

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Country/Region: USA

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