Agreed. I think the sense of trying for connection and wanting/trying to understand or create context without the necessity of finally understanding writing for certain is quite important to come to terms with as a reader.

Yeah. For me, poetry's not just what it means, but, especially, the way it makes you feel. I understand there are different views though.

For now, interpret it as you wish. I've done this many times in the past and Ive gotten to the correct premise quite a lot times doing this! Its also the beauty of poetry to interpret it in more than the desired ways. You've gotten a long road ahead of you and I hope you understand what I mean through this.

Surely a poem is about the person's personal expression, they maybe don't care when they write it of other's interpretation - it can be just an expression and they see that as the best way to present the paper with it - although of course the same applies to your comments x

Honestly I’m just kind of tired of poems that are so “deep” you don’t know anymore what the person is trying to say. I really wish I could understand this one but I have no idea what it is you are really trying to say no matter how many times I read it and maybe that makes me the stupid one but I think for a poem to be good it has to balance the thin line between metaphor and what you are actually talking about so that the reader can understand what’s going on. Maybe when I’m older I’ll like this kind of poetry.

Yeah, to write convoluted poems is an habit of mine lol

Thanks so much for your feedback and interpretation though :)

I don't think this poem is that confusing (based on a few other comments) but maybe I'm interpreting it too simply? It seems to be about having a a relationship with someone who is/the speaker views as pure and genuine and the guilt/shame the speaker has when comparing them to themself. (a call for redemption, the image of longing hands and an undone chest, the fear of the partner becoming disillusioned) The stainless line seems to imply a coldness and distance along with the "chest comes undone" Both could be references to having walls the genuine, tender, pure partner doesn't and is breaking down in the speaker.  I feel like the poem was really good at establishing a feel for who the two people are! My critique is probably that the first stanza seems a little convoluted and confusing, but it might be that I just need to read it out loud haha. This is my first comment, sorry if it's wordy or not understandable

>Your clumsy, yet genuine lips  
whispered to my stainless reflection,  
secretly at night lightly caressed:  
clingy, spelled; honey,  
a call for redemption.

i am in my room, alone, giving you poetry snaps! Damn, really good! 

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11/10

This poem was good asf idk why yall always need to be negative. this was a 10 outta 10 in my eyes.

That's just what it is ahahha, glad you enjoyed it tho!

It's a really good poem, but I'm not sure what the theme is about??? I'm going to interpret it as a poem about romance.

Love the sounds made in this poem; the title of it feels incredibly fitting, and I can visualize it very well. If this poem had a color, it would be golden, probably :) I do think it would be cool to place it in a more specific place; even something as simple as putting the readers somewhere. Is this a memory? Is this a dream? Are you in a bedroom with your lover? Something like that, even, could help ground the poem. Thanks a ton for sharing!

The title really caught my attention. Titles are the hardest part of poetry, for me. 

This one had me wanting to read more. I enjoyed it- I love a good romance. Sweet like honey.

That line - my chest comes undone, is so powerful. Its my favourite part - I feel it


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The title really caught my attention. Titles are the hardest part of poetry, for me.

This one had me wanting to read more. I enjoyed it- I love a good romance. Sweet like honey.

Your clumsy, yet genuine lips

whispered to my stainless reflection,

secretly at night lightly caressed:

clingy, spelled; honey,

a call for redemption.

&amp;#x200B;

Your harmony stirs the wish

to clear all of my confusion.

&amp;#x200B;

My chest comes undone before your purity,

my hands long to embrace your tender rarity,

my head wonders if you’ll drop me in disillusion.

&amp;#x200B;

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&amp;#x200B;

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Hanging in Honey