Would that...
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(07-17-2012, 10:11 AM)Alden Wrote:  If my memory formed a keen apex,
if a single pinhole revealed -- I'm not particularly keen on starting these two lines with "if" -- one or the other would be my suggestion, probably the first, changing the second to "and a single pinhole revealed"
my life as a constant slope toward
or angle away from -- this line feels like it wants to be in parentheses or surrounded by em-dashes
that moment…
if, with a little pressure,
the rich color would seep out in bold lines, -- I can't really visualise seeping in bold lines, since seeping is much more delicate in my mind -- if it's an intentional contrast of ideas, I'm not convinced it's strong enough to work. Perhaps use a colour instead of bold?
I would write my history.

But there are no straight lines, -- a semi-colon here might be better
the points are jagged
and my history is a waxy childish smear
in calico brown. -- my primary school pinafore was made of calico, so this is a good image for me, enhancing the (innocence? ignorance? not quite childishness, I'm not sure what word I'm looking for at the minute, sorry!)
Nice to read your words again Alden.

PS. Now give it a bloody name!
It could be worse
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Would that... - by Alden - 07-17-2012, 10:11 AM
RE: Untitled - by Leanne - 07-17-2012, 10:21 AM
RE: Untitled - by addy - 07-17-2012, 11:47 AM
RE: Untitled - by billy - 07-17-2012, 01:10 PM
RE: Untitled - by arbil_poieo - 07-17-2012, 01:20 PM
RE: Untitled - by billy - 07-17-2012, 06:36 PM
RE: Untitled - by tectak - 07-17-2012, 10:12 PM
RE: Would that... - by penguin - 07-18-2012, 06:26 AM
RE: Would that... - by Philatone - 07-18-2012, 01:49 PM
RE: Would that... - by billy - 08-11-2012, 05:59 PM



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