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margaretta's avatar

i love the juxtaposition going on..usually pink is thought to be a comfy, fluffy color if that makes sense. gorgeous writing !!

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Thank you so much, Margaretta! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

claudia's avatar

“Pink Prison” is such a clever title because pink is usually associated with softness and comfort, yet here it feels restrictive. That contrast made the poem hit harder for me. Lovely piece :)

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Thank you!!

Ayla's Diary's avatar

This was great!! You have to keep sharing your poetry!

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Thank you!!

Ava Camille's avatar

I really enjoyed the way I was able to envision this as I read. Great writing!

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Thank you!

Sierra Scott's avatar

beautiful writing and beautiful imagery too!!

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Thank you so much!!

Frames That Linger's avatar

Congratulations on sharing your first poem publicly. What stood out to me was how effectively the imagery of the "pink prison" captures a creative and emotional paralysis that many people experience but struggle to articulate. The contrast between the softness typically associated with pink and its role as a confining force is especially compelling. I also appreciated the ending, which suggests that these periods of silence are not permanent, but part of a cycle that eventually gives way to expression again. A thoughtful and evocative first piece to share with the world.

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Thank you so much! I love hearing other people’s insights on my work and their interpretations, so your comments are very appreciated by me!

Gen Z Notebook's avatar

There’s something so hauntingly beautiful about this poem… the way you turned creative emptiness into a place, a prison, a living thing. Every stanza feels like someone pacing the walls of their own mind, searching for a door that was never visible in the first place. For a first piece shared with the world, this is incredibly evocative and memorable 💗✨

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Thank you so much for your kind words 🤍

Anshu ♡'s avatar

It's actually really good… wanna give my article a read?

Joe's avatar

Congrats on the first poem, I really liked it!

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Thank you!!

Sam's monologues's avatar

Loud enough to be seen, but my echoes

rebound off its limits

fading into its endless extents

just another thought to be forgotten

what could’ve been– these lines are truly overwhelming in a great way. Great writing!!

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I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you!

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Thank you!