Core

Reinforce me, please. I ask nice within the tension Of every denizen, As love languors so faintly, And as I ask quite quaintly, Please, please, oh, please reinforce me. The things I say, The things I do, The things I think, The things I chew. All of it, reinforce. Reinforce the reinforcement. Shower the praise Until I'm soaked, Then over-soak me. I need to store it Like nuts for the winter, This approval glow. For there are times When this brook is barren. And I forget I shouldn't have a carren Of what other's think. And, wet with wonder, I remember we're all submarines We either stink together or sink together. What blasphemy, The core of humanity.

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Ink Empress

Date: 12/23/2023 5:21:00 AM

That ending is brilliant! How you’ve said we are all submarines we either stink together or sink together. What a brilliant way to describe your thoughts. Its very unique and definitely not something we read everyday. So creative! And i felt the lines “ For there are times When this brook is barren. And I forget I shouldn't have a carren Of what other's think.” So sincere and poignant! Pleasure always reading your work. Hope holidays treat you well

Matt Caliri
Date: 12/23/2023 3:32:00 PM

Thanks so much for your response. It's super reinforcing!

Silent One

Date: 12/23/2023 4:02:00 AM

Your poem skilfully blends humour, vulnerability, and metaphor to explore the universal desire for reinforcement and approval. The rhythmic flow and vivid imagery invite readers to empathize with the speaker's plea while encouraging contemplation on the nature of human connection and validation...

Matt Caliri
Date: 12/23/2023 3:33:00 PM

Your critique gave me chills. Thanks for caring and sharing.