Neopoet Weekly 11/23/25 to 11/29/25

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Coral Piece

Like the cross
On the mantel
Too dry to live
Too sharp to touch
An off-white once
Running with
Boys’ tears.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Direction: How does this theme appeal to you?
Is the internal logic consistent?

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

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

Region, Country: Atlantic Canada, CAN

Favorite Poets: Allen Ginsberg, English classics.

4 months 3 weeks ago

Hello, Stewart,

My interpretation lends itself to the end of things, and the loss of innocence. A haunting, powerful poem.

Thank you,

Lavender

4 months 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your encouragement. Stewart.

4 months 3 weeks ago

I hope that you haven't had to suffer as much as it seems that you may have described in the poem. A very good write!

4 months 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your comments. I have been ill most of my adult life. Still, no, I haven’t suffered quite that much. Thank you. Stewart

4 months 3 weeks ago

as though you were remarking on the loss of your youth and then remembering that it wasn't all that great to begin with. ~ Geezer.

4 months 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your comment. I am sincerely encouraged. Stewart.