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2 reviews have given an average rating of 4 out of 5 Stars
As a stand-alone poem this works very well. Regrettably I don't know the work 'Pledge' so cannot relate your poem to it. Chances are that I am not the only person who reads your poem who will have the same problem. It is one of the drawbacks when tying-in your work with something that YOU are familiar with. However, in saying all that, the poem has power and impact, which is to your credit.
Loved this since the first time I read it. It's deep and melancholic, but for some reason it carries a glimmer of hope for me. And it's a much more powerful read if you read it while listening to 'Pledge'. If this was ever recorded, I would buy the song.