Original sentence: No
not really
Backwards sentence: Really not no
Is it fair?
Is it fair that you had to leave like
that?
To leave this earth too soon
Really not, no
Is it fair that you never got a
chance?
A chance to fulfill your full
potential
Really
not, no
Is it fair that your family have to
go through this?
To have to say an early goodbye
Really
not, no
Is it fair that I now have to visit
you there?
To stand and cry at your grave
Really not, no
Is it fair that you now only in
memories live?
Because you no longer are here
Really not, no
Is it fair that he took you home
right now?
Before you were ready to go
Of course not, really not, no
Beautiful structure of the poem. It helped convey the emotion throughout. It is sad, relatable, subtle, but powerful.
ReplyDeleteQuite effective set of variations on the lament over unfair demise. A comma inserted in the backwards phrase would have made it even better, I think: "Really not, no"...
ReplyDeleteThis is a clever use of the backwards phrase! And the topic chosen is perfect for it. Emotional and clever!
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