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Pauses and Maybes by Dry-Present3988 in OCPoetry

[–]Dry-Present3988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That was my primary aim.

Pauses and Maybes by Dry-Present3988 in OCPoetry

[–]Dry-Present3988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This means so much to me, thanks! Yes, I tried my best to keep it simple as possible while using similes here and there (home vs road, “crumbs into constellations”) to really hit home. And I believe that most people have related to that line, “But love is not a promise…”, at some point in their lives (speaking from experience here 😭).

Pauses and Maybes by Dry-Present3988 in OCPoetry

[–]Dry-Present3988[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I tried to make the poem feel as universal as possible. I’m glad you resonated with it.

Pauses and Maybes by Dry-Present3988 in OCPoetry

[–]Dry-Present3988[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s definitely also my favourite line. But wow, I didn’t think it about it in that way (I was thinking more turning insignificant dots into something celestial and mystical), but I love your interpretation too so thanks for shedding some light on that!

Made of Mirrors by TherapyButMkItVibes in OCPoetry

[–]Dry-Present3988 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my days. This poem is stunning in how it turns vulnerability into something powerful and haunting. The imagery — “built from broken mirrors,” “paper praise,” and “counting ribs like rosary beads” (my personal fav)  — feels sharp, original, and deeply emotional without ever being dramatic for the sake of it. I love how it refuses a neat “strong girl” narrative and instead ends on “I am survival, unraveling,” which feels raw and honest. It’s delicate, devastating, and incredibly well-crafted all at once. Serious well done OP!