Potential

by ADNG

Published October 19, 2026

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In Short Stories

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What was I writing? 
I don't remember.

Was it something significant?
Eye-catching?
Awe-inspiring?
Ground-breaking?
Earth-shattering?

A revelation?
A new philosophy?
A way of life?
A universal truth?

Was it something simple?
Approachable?
Relatable?
Containable?
Unremarkable?

Could I hold it in my hands? 
Could I spit on it?
Could I feed it to a dog?
Could I learn it from a child?

What was I writing?
I don't want to remember.

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Stickied · ADNG commented Comment · 7h ago

Another (my second) poetry attempt. Any and all reviews, criticisms, and tips are welcomed.

Therwormwriter wrote a review Review · 3h ago

I greatly relate to this poem, as I often forget what I was thinking about or writing, I get it. But sometimes you simply do end up wondering what ifs and such. Poetry is 90% subjective, so take any advice with a grain of salt. The initial repetition is pretty interesting, but in my personal opinion, it goes on a little long. I think the absolute best part of this poem (subjectively) is the "could I hold it in my hands" stanza, that is where the metaphor bleeds, and you can build on that.



Don't sit down and write because you're a writer; sit down and write because you have something to say. And if the sea of ideas isn't flowing, well, just tell me about your day.
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