POEM STARTER
Write a poem under the theme of ‘Last Chance’.
What subject might a poem with this theme explore?
Fading
My last chance to hold your hand;
to hear your voice;
to feel your breath.
My last chance to squeeze you tight;
to see your smile;
to wipe your tears.
My last chance to kiss your cheek;
to share a laugh;
to memorise your face.
My last chance to say goodbye
and it’s not enough.
Not enough time.
Not enough words
but my time is up,
my chance is slipping.
My heart is breaking,
“Goodbye mum”
and your eyes start fading.
Heartbreaking and lovely.
This is so heart achingly beautiful!
I like the pace of this poem. And the theme of the poem is also touching. Well done.
Areas of improvement, I would have to say that I would have enjoyed it a lot more if at each third line rhyme with the next third line. That would have been awesome. And finally, I would try not use the same words, such as “fading” so close to each other. Or use a similar word such as: “my chance is diminishing”.
