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Cocoon - revision
By Gill21
31 July 2006
Hi everyone, this is a revision on what i wrote before. I think it's a little better but the last stanza is still not quite right? I'll wait and see what you think.


I lie limp in this semi-human state,
and feel a life pass
me by.
I lie barely conscious,
hypnotized by the pattern of passing clouds,
which carry with them my hopes
and my dreams;
the
core of my being.
So far away now i can hardly see.

So much pain, how can i stand it.
Suddenly those yester years don't seem so bad.
I sway back and forth,
in this
cocoon of debilitation,
craving passion and adventure.
Craving what lies in my heart.

I patiently wait.
I squeeze my eyes tight willing tears not to fall.
And i remind myself not to be scared,
for i know,
one day i'll emerge,
one day i'll be back,
as a strong and beautiful butterfly.

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Patterjack
Written by Gill21 (566 comments posted) 31st July 2006
Patterjack- i haven't gotten around to reading all you sent me yet but when i do i'm sure i'll change this again. I cannot think of a repalcement for 'debilitation' so if anyone has any suggestions would be appreciated!

Written by anna_svit-kona (42 comments posted) 31st July 2006
I rather liked your poem. It's an interesting way to put things. 
I'm not excelled in poem rules really so I can't help you there...but I think it's good.
Last stanza -0k
Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3590 comments posted) 1st August 2006
I'm no expert on poetry and don't feel qualified to comment on the stucture but the last stanza sounds fine to me; completing the metaphor of the cocoon and butterfly and ending on an aspirational note. I like it when things are paid off like that, setting up the visual mataphor and then referring back to it. A good mix of emotional expression with careful crafting of the piece 
cheers 
BBS

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