Hello!
RandomTalks here with a short review!
I really enjoyed reading this poem mostly for the simple yet tragic story it narrated in such few and short lines. I loved how you have used the image of a circle (or rather a ring?) to suggest that there is no end to this toxicity in the relationship you are describing here. Its just an endless loop that begins where it ends and so on and on.
Formatting:
I am sure you have heard this but the shape does not exactly resemble a circle or a ring. I am not sure if it was intentional but the 'my' and 'I' in the lines "you're too strong against my delicacy," and "but I won't stop" have shifted a little left to the outside of the circle. I cannot tell if it was a creative choice or not, but if it was I am sure I missed the point. Anyways, the circle is a little deformed which suits the poem because of the nature of the message its trying to convey. Besides, I can only imagine how much work it must to format these things and I am always amazed if shape poems ever resemble anything at all.
Also, I loved the fact that you did not put a period or any punctuation for that matter anywhere in the poem. Once again, it represents the idea behind the circle - an unhealthy thought, a toxic habit that is endless and repetitive.
Interpretation:
As for the interpretation of the poem itself, it is clear that the narrator is stuck in an unhealthy cycle out of which she cannot escape. It does look that she is trying to break free and not trying at the same time because she 'loves' or is addicted to it. I cannot tell whether you are talking about a toxic relationship here or about substance abuse. The line "it hurts but I won't stop because I love it" suggests that its not a person but rather something that she is referring to here. But I think either of the interpretations carries the same message which is that we need to stop going around the same circle and break free from something that is harming us.
Once again, this was an excellent poem and thank you for sharing it with us.
Keep writing and have a great day!
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