03-09-2026, 01:48 PM
(02-20-2026, 11:36 PM)JohnS Wrote: This is a short poem, as yet untitled. I'm trying to get to grips with rhythm and subtle bits of ear candy. Any comments greatly appreciated.From this poem, I understand that it centers around the pursuit of happiness. It implies that while happiness itself may be elusive, the relentless pursuit itself instills an unwavering hope that never wanes.
Contentment comes not in the catch
but in the breathless chase,
the hope that never dies.
In how we rise each time we fall,
believing something beautiful
lies beyond the next new dawn.
Although I’m relatively new to poetry, if I were to offer some feedback, I might suggest that the line “the hope that never dies” could be a bit clichéd. I’m not sure if I can improve upon it, but I would suggest something like “a hopeful daybreak that never sets.” In my opinion, this line provides a vivid image and evokes the idea of endless hope, an everlasting new beginning, or optimism that doesn’t fade. Alternatively, a dawn that never sets might be a better choice. Let me know what you think.

