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On The Road Again (contest)

In the heart of the temple
In the heat of the night
seeking sanctuary
on a journey of flight

I do not stay long
in one place on the map
a brief stop for sleep
a short cat-nap

always professing
a desire to aide,
from those men I encountered
their lies soon would fade

searching for answers
not one night stands
in the Bars and Taverns
listening to Boy Bands

I'm tired of this life
and the pathetic clowns
So, on the road again
to another city or town...

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The poem "On The Road Again (contest)" presents a narrative of a nomadic journey, with a clear emphasis on disillusionment and a yearning for something more meaningful. The poem's structure is consistent, with four-line stanzas and a simple rhyme scheme that aids readability.

However, the poem could benefit from a more extensive exploration of its themes and more vivid, specific imagery. For instance, the line "In the heart of the temple" is intriguing, but it could be expanded upon to evoke a more vivid image or feeling. What does the temple look like? What does it represent?

The lines "searching for answers / not one night stands / in the Bars and Taverns / listening to Boy Bands" could also be made more impactful with more specific details. What kind of answers is the speaker searching for? What experiences have led them to this point?

The poem's ending, "So, on the road again / to another city or town...", effectively conveys the speaker's weariness and desire for change. However, it could be strengthened by providing more context or insight into what the speaker hopes to find in these new places.

In terms of language, the poem could benefit from a more varied vocabulary and more complex sentence structures. This would add depth and richness to the narrative, and could help to convey the speaker's emotions and experiences more effectively.

Overall, the poem has a strong narrative and theme, but could be improved with more detailed imagery, more specific exploration of its themes, and more varied language.

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Can't say but v. expressive. Unlike you, I've been to many journeys before I settled down into my Homeland, and yet I understand the poetess feeling very well!
Nothing to suggest, but too much appreciation

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