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Question: Which poem variation do you like more!? Or neither!?
I am 14 and would like to know if you like the first variation, the second variation, or neither!.
Suggestions to make it better will be much appreciated!

1!.
Oh how I miss those warm summer days,
When all the world is so off pace,
Lazy days go by and by,
While the sun hangs lowly in the sky,

Heat beats down upon my head,
As if a spell cast down on me,
I lay down slowly on the luscious green,
As a gentle breeze puts me at ease,

Flowers brush against my face,
The sweet aroma putting me to sleep,
I close my heavy eye-lids like a shield from the sun,
And doze off into enchantment,
As if a timeless dream,

Bees buzzing and lawn mowers humming,
Fresh cut grass and barefooted children,
Butterflies fluttering and tree leaves dancing,
All seem to paint the image of summer days and sounds into my mind


2!.Why is that I miss those warm sunny days!?
When all the world is so off pace,
And lazy days go by and by,
While the sun hangs lowly in the sky,

I lay down slowly on the luscious green,
As the hot sun casts a spell upon me,

Its texture cool and crisp,
Like a freshly turned pillow beneath my head,

As a gentle breeze puts me at ease,
All the days troubles swiftly drift away,

Wild Flowers brush against my face,
With colors so full and fresh,
As if falling from an artist’s canvas,

The sweet aroma putting me to sleep,
Almost like in a timeless dream,

Bees buzzing and lawn mowers humming,
Fresh cut grass and barefooted children,
Butterflies fluttering and tree leaves dancing,

All tell me to lay down and stay,
And just to enjoy this warm summer daze,

Stay and lay,
For just a little bit longer…!.


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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
Both of these poems are quite beautifully written though I think I like the second version the best!. Both poems are very descriptive and I love the phrases you use in them such as "a timeless dream" and "warm summer daze"!. The following corrections I would make to the second poem are:
1) "Why is it that I miss those warm sunny days!?"
2) The third stanza is slightly confusing!. Are you talking about the sun or the grass beneath you!?
3) "As if coming from an artist's canvas,"
Overall, these poems are very lovely!. I especially like the ending of the second one!. I love how you describe the scenario of the barefooted children and the dancing leaves!. It makes it seem so peaceful and happy!. The use of the ellipsis at the end makes the entire mood of the poet seem more lazy and carefree, as one usually feels in summer!. :DWww@QuestionHome@Com

I like the second one much better, It is less cliche!. You are good, but try using some less common rhymes and adjectives like peace and gentle breezes!. They were both good though!. Keep it up:)Www@QuestionHome@Com

I like both, especially because I miss such a summer day too!.
I think no 1 is better only because the second is formed as a questioning of the idea of summer day!.Www@QuestionHome@Com