Hello! I saw that this only has one review, so I figured I'll go add another one!
First Impression:
This poem is less "poem-y". It's more like a song. From the rhythm to its beat to its incomplete sentences, it feels more of lyrics from a song than a poem. Some terms make it even suitable for a rap (such as "my boy" and "can't move, can't breathe"). Personally, it's more lyrical, which is a fresh new writing style on your part.
Actual Review:
didn't know a boy from LA
walked out looking like a prince
from his accent, his laugh
then to the hair
To be honest, this part threw me off a bit. I honestly thought it was a land called LA then I remembered that LA meant Los Angeles BAHAHAH anyways
I could imagine the narrator simply being awestruck about every part of this boy. It would be nice if you expounded on at least one aspect more, describing his laugh or accent in detail.
It also felt a bit off when you first described his physical appearance, then his voice, then back to his physical appearance. It will be more cohesive if you put like things together.
my boy looking fresh in the golden breeze
with his chill, laid back energy
i can't move a muscle,
i can't breathe when he is near
Probably my favorite part! Everyone can relate at some point where they can't breathe or move a muscle. It may be out of admiration, fear, respect, intimidation. This line is relatable for many of us so great job to you for thinking about that.
as his car passes by buildings and
the tall coconut trees
his hair swiftly blows through
the gentle zephyr
This really gives the American boy dream vibes. Or something. I hope you get what I mean. But it's a lovely vivid picture to paint
oh pretty boy, be mine
i do not know what to say
but i love you
but it stays a secret that i love you
I think that the two "but"s are redundant. You can rid of the "but" in the third line. personally, it will give much more impact, because it will come across as the only thing the narrator can say while they're speechless. It's sad that they will keep it a secret. You could have expounded more on that , but keeping it like that is okay, too.
Overall, this is a cute piece! Keep it up! Try writing some lyrics for a song, too, because this style would go well with that.
This is alpacaboss, signing off.
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