POEM STARTER

Corruption

Write a poem that addresses the theme of corruption. This is an uncommon theme to express poetically, so think about different types of corruption, and how they can best be explored through poetry.

This Is Not Who I Once Loved

You look at me

Different than before


You once looked at me with a glow in your eyes

You once had joy and brightness in your smile

You used to glow more than the sun itself


Now your eyes are dark and cold

Your smile quivers and is thirsty for power

You aren’t kissed by the sun anymore

Not the moon

You have been sucked into a black hole


It is too late for you


You once craved laughter

Now all you want is power and blood

I can’t believe after everything

This is you


You were so kind

I loved you so much

You loved me too


How could you have caused this much suffering

I thought you would thrive in power

Never like this though


I thought you would make things brighter with me by your side

You took everything

Threw me out

Your greed has taken you over


I want you back


I never asked for this

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