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Ethereal

You departed this world,
But were forever in my heart,
Memories of you,
The treasures I cherished until the end of time.

Could you hear me?
When I wept,
I whispered your name on your birthday,
As I played our favorite song,
Curled up on the carpet.

Could you feel my agony?
When I touched your face in our photos,
Or my tears that stained your favorite pillow,
My feet were in your soft pink slippers,
Could you feel my frozen toes?
You used to call them my ten piggies,

I screamed and sobbed,
I needed to hold your hand,
I craved to kiss you on your cheek.
,
You were in the past,
But you were present and future in my heart,
I loved you beyond time, space, and eternity,
You waited for me in that unreachable place,
I like to call,
Ethereal.

Style / type: 
Free verse
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I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Review Request (Direction): 
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Last few words: 
Waiting for you on the other side
Editing stage: 
Content level: 
Not Explicit Content
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The below is a computer-generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:

The poem "Ethereal" beautifully captures the deep emotions and longing for a departed loved one. The imagery of memories cherished and the yearning for connection are poignant. The repetition of questions like "Could you hear me?" and "Could you feel my agony?" effectively conveys the speaker's sense of loss and longing for reassurance. The use of specific details like touching the face in photos and wearing pink slippers adds a personal touch to the poem. The concept of the departed loved one waiting in an "unreachable place" is evocative and adds a sense of mystery to the piece.

One suggestion for improvement could be to consider varying the structure or form of the poem to enhance the overall impact. Experimenting with line breaks, stanza lengths, or incorporating different poetic devices could help create a more dynamic flow and add layers of meaning to the poem. Additionally, revisiting the imagery and metaphors used throughout the poem to ensure they are consistent and contribute to the central theme could further

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The passion and emotion expressed in the loss of a love in your poem can be felt in every line. Your last stanza is especially beautiful with its descriptive summation of your love while concluding with its title ending. Thank you so much for this lovely post.

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