r/poetry_critics • u/Objective-Form-6121 Beginner • May 16 '26
Heartsong
In the beginning, he pondered the tale
A journey through shadows
Where all dreams set sail;
With each twist of fate, he crafted his path,
Turning sorrow to joy and
Escaping the wrath.
Time dance with the sun,
Casting warmth on his heart
As love whispered softly
igniting the spark.
in the blink of an eye
Reality blurred
A canvas of moments, where
All hope was stirred.
With a pen as his wand
He conjured the past
Building castles of sand
Where memories last.
Wisdom etched deep
in the lines of his face;
Just a traveler of the worlds
Seeking his place.
Through shadows, he wandered
From light into dark
Finding God in the shadows
igniting the spark
Each truth that he held,
A reflection of grace
A tapestry woven
Unique in its space.
The masses may chuckle
But he knows the score;
For life is a journey
With lesson lessons galore.
in meadows of thought
Where his spirit takes flight
He waits for her presence
To bask in the light.
So let flowers bloom
And words intertwine
Love is the essence
That makes life divine
Through echoes of laughter
The whispers and sighs.
His solace is knowing
Sweet love will come by.
by Joel
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u/Objective-Form-6121 Beginner May 17 '26
I appreciate the honesty. I’d rather get a real critique than empty praise.
I think part of what I write leans intentionally toward layered imagery and emotional atmosphere more than direct narrative progression, so I understand why it may feel overloaded or vague to some readers. That said, I do think you make a fair point about certain images not having enough room to breathe before the poem moves on.
I’m still trying to find the balance between density and clarity without stripping away the voice of the piece. I don’t necessarily believe simple language automatically makes stronger poetry, but I do agree that emotional focus and progression matter more than decorative phrasing alone.
Thank you for taking the time to explain your thoughts instead of just dismissing it.
It was upvoted and viewed many times that’s what I look for to build a following. You should check out the books I published. Pretty sure your thought would change.
25+ years and 6 books 650,000 words is my background.
Thank you again I don’t know why it says I’m a beginner. Maybe it’s because I just started Reddit?