Poetry / If I Don't Unfriend You - Unfriends Forever

My dear friends,

I no longer find your works,
which so appeal to me,
in the blind queue.
I find myself never having time
to come search your page
for new inspirations and offerings.

I miss not being surprised by
some stunning turn of phrase,
or words that twist and tangle,
or iron out wrinkles, too many years
left untended in my own
laundry basket heart.

“Do you mind if I unfriend you?
Seems an unfriendly thing to do…
Do you mind if I unfriend you
and find you again
as if finding you anew!?

I am going to unfriend you;
please unfriend me.
I wish to find you
‘round unexpected corners –
baking fresh words –
inviting me to tea.”

You will still be my friend…
because I admire you
and your work, too much,
to leave you collecting dust
on my little Urbis shelf!
You need the sun and air and life
and to be read…
and I do so long to read you again,
as a favorite book.
Or would you rather stay here
on my lonely shelf
where I will forget you
and you will be left
sunless and alone?

“Too long forgotten -
your muse no longer visits;
are you lonely, too?”

See you in the queue!!!!

Evangeline

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Brynn avatar General Stranger

January 12, 2008

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You again? lol what luck. This was funny, and as I know it was simply a play piece for friends I will not give you the long commentary. The only thing that stuck out for me was the slightly jarring rhythm. Stanza 2 with the “too many years” part, threw me off a bit. I do love three tho, and the last stanza of course was very well done. Again I am not “free verse” oriented and cannot give too much critique but FOR ME a FEW lines kinda jumped outa the rhythm. But very well done for a simple friends email=)

angelique_07 avatar General Stranger

January 11, 2008

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Well, if you were my friend, I don’t mind. I’ve been thinking about doing the same thing. Wish I could find more time… Ah well. Happy Reviewing.

phaso avatar General Stranger

January 09, 2008

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“Do you mind if I unfriend you?
Seems an unfriendly thing to do…
Do you mind if I unfriend you
and find you again
as if finding you anew!?

Had to reference this from above;  this stanza sums up the premise of the whole poem itself, and is one of those clever turns of phrase.  

This is an amusing piece, and although at times it displays a touch of poignancy, it is kept light and entertaining.  

keep up the creative good work!

PoeTic_JustiCe avatar General Stranger

January 08, 2008

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Now that is amusing poetry! I got a good laugh and that fuzzy feeling that I long for when reading one’s work. The only thing that I’d have to say here is that I’d have liked to see more of a rhyme scheme here, but even in spite of that, I thoroughly enjoyed this piece!

tstone avatar General Stranger

January 08, 2008

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i definately see your point.  i’ve only been on urbis a few hours, but i can see already that the “friends” list could be more of a hindrance than a resource.  also, nicely worded.  kindness will never lose its place in literature.  

Willow_Wren avatar General Stranger

January 07, 2008

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This is so telling and true and lovely written, I’ve been unfriended by someone because of this poem and I love it! It reads well for the most part, my only difficulty with this is in S2, the last three lines of that seem awkward and forced and don’t read as smoothly as the rest of the poem! Good going!

RoadHousePress avatar General Stranger

January 07, 2008

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Nice of you to let others know why you are unfriending them. Cute little ditty.  Didn’t think you were seriously looking to revise this poem, so I won’t waste your credits.

tentoes avatar General Stranger

January 07, 2008

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Now this is writing!  I pretty much loved everything about this piece, and so have no critique to offer. May I say though, that your friends are fortunate indeed, to have your consideration, and to be read by a person of real capability. Wonderful poem. I’m so glad I found it!

smiles,
toes

BeholdtheMan avatar General Stranger

January 07, 2008

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very amusing. your language sounds good and clever. i like the concept,, its very creative and entertaining. i love the 3rd stanza and the last stanza, overall, good job!

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January 07, 2008

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You know, this is a very good way to be “unfriended”. it gives subtle explaination. if someone sent me this, i have to say that i would not be offended.

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Age: 49
Loc: Miami, FL
Gen: F
Last Login: November 29
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