All Comments on 'Aphrodite Lost'

the simplicity of this, and the word choices, for the most part, let the reader create any kind of picture/ story they want.

The only thing I found out of place was

"Prematurely ancient"

I think a stronger phrase would tie this all up nicely.

Good work

that details the moment of seeing the tarnish on those we choose to idolize. Interesting read!

Your poem has been recommended in today's New Poems Reviews in the Poetry Feedback and Discussion Forum. Thanks for the read! :-)

Angeline

The imagery of a tarnished idol is brilliant. This poem, in it's simplicity, speaks to the soul.