‘As if’ is a love poem by Julie Kane written in the style of Shakespearean sonnet. The poem is of 14 lines. The rhyme scheme is ababcdcdefefgg, the meter is iambic pentameter.
The poet has used traditional poetic form but used contemporary English. Slant rhyme has been used instead of perfect rhyme. The poem is about two ex-lovers meeting after a long time. The poem also lacks stanzas and breaks which make it quite interesting.
