I'll admit, it took me a little while to become invested In the story, but the ending certainly made an impact. While the poetry itself may not have been award-winning, that was part of the point, the fact they wrote the poems for one another in spite of feeling it to be inadequate was the part that was most relatable.
I certainly had the feels at the end, remembering back to my last moments with both my parents before they died. Their last words are one of my most cherished memories.
Good job on a first vn!