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The poem "Kamikaze" explores the theme of unrequited love and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The use of the childhood game of picking petals off a flower to determine love, juxtaposed with the more complex emotions of adolescence, effectively conveys the speaker's journey from innocence to heartache. The repetition of phrases like "He loves me" and "What a traitor" adds a sense of rhythm and emphasizes the internal conflict experienced by the speaker. Additionally, the contrast between longing for love and embracing the pain of rejection is a poignant reflection on the complexities of human emotions. The poem successfully captures the bittersweet nature of unreciprocated feelings and the struggle to let go.

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Hello, zuella,
I felt your title was spot on. This is exactly how it feels, especially when we are younger - self destructive. I liked the progression in the poem, and the sobering feeling at the end. The rhyme pattern is unique, but not unseen before, and yours is simple and unforced. Your poem is honest, and very relatable. This seems like a genuine, heartfelt poem and I like it very much. As far as learning more, we all learn everyday. Especially by reading poetry, whether here on this site, or poetry books. The more I read, the more my understanding and love for poetry grows. And not everything you write needs to be the "best" - but it will lead to the next poem, and the next, and the next...
Thank you!
Lavender

I didn’t really change
I just evolved
From this loving little girl
To a teenage estranged

these are my favorite lines of your poem. keep on writing and posting...It is good to meet you, welcome to Neopoet. I look forward to reading more of your work. while you are here please read and comment on other poet's poems.

*hugs, Cat