02-07-2026, 10:12 PM
Hi, Fruitiper, thanks for posting this. Some notes:
(02-03-2026, 08:51 AM)Fruitiper Wrote: lollipop on the groundSo in summary, you have an emotional poem here that many people can relate to, I hope these notes are some help to you, at least something to think about. Thanks again for the interesting read.
my brother cries –
"not what i want" strong image and an interesting way to say spoiled.
my mom giving a sigh
gently pushing him back in the shop This provides a lot of information, I'm seeing a family business.
a little girl 10 years ago
crying on the kitchen floor Crying for no reason? For an accident? For something related to the brother? I need more.
looked to her father
(never a dad)
no running this time
prepare to cry She's already crying?
he grabs the belt
From "a little girl" through "the belt" says so much but I think it could use a major edit. I think the harsh portrayal of the father in itself makes it clear affection wasn't his strong point, the "never a dad" is implied but if you keep it maybe it would work in a different spot.
and the years go by
i stare at my brother
with his now ice cream cone How many years go by between lollipop and ice cream cone? Not many, I'm unsure where you're going with this.
i want to grab it
and eat it alone Love this, says a lot in few words and describes the rawness with which childhood emotions persist.
my mom is complaining
"we barely get by" Maybe bring the following line up to this and leave the last line on its own.
i stare at the ice cream
and years go by

