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Re: My Life
Eimear already comments on capitalization so I won't even comment on it at all. This looks more like a playlist than a poem. It would have been cute had it ...
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Re: Perhaps
The rhyme scheme makes it too forced, such as the line with hieroglyphs. Writing a poem with rhymes is hard because you have to make it seem natural, and not ...
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Re: Reason for Rebellion
What are you trying to say here? I understand what you're trying to say - but it has no effect on me. Eimear correctly pointed out: show, don't tell. And ...
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Re: New Love, Lyrical Love
Like I said, I'm not sure what this is. I'm not sure what this is, either. Did you mean to post this in the lyrics section? Is it a song? ...
Jun 10, 2008 -
Re: A vivid reflection-second draft up
Hullo darling! I love reviewing your poetry. Curious: did you edit at all before posting, since it was old? The sharp end branches shook amber leaves away that year; but ...
Jun 10, 2008 -
Re: love is love
While I completely love the message you're giving, it doesn't make a great poem. Have you heard the term "getting up on your soap box"? It means preaching to your ...
Jun 10, 2008 -
Re: Newbie Alert!!!
Hello there! Newbie is a naught word. You're just an awesome new member. Why are you confused? If you have any questions or need help finding your way around the ...
Jun 10, 2008 -
Re: Hello!
Hello Zanya! I have to say, that is a beautiful name. If you have any questions about YWS, or need help finding something on the site, feel free to send ...
Jun 10, 2008 -
Re: The obligatory introduction post...
If you get to throw a dictionary at their head, can I dump the Encyclopaedia Britannica...? I never know what to say. I think a full collection of the Oxford ...
Jun 9, 2008 -
Re: True Love
Hello there! This was a real cute idea. I second Eimear -- show more than you tell. Use less adjectives, and instead describe vividly. Keep in mind poetic elements like ...
Jun 9, 2008 -
Re: Report A Site Bug
Huh. I've never done it like that. Interesting though! I'll have to get used to it... Ever since I've coded I've left codes open until I was done with them... ...
Jun 8, 2008 -
Re: Report A Site Bug
Natiepoo! I think the new format-thing you've added to the lit section is rendering my codes useless.... In one of my stories I have a section of text, several paragraphs, ...
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Re: Critiques, Anyone?
Hullo love! Either because I love you, or because you are pestering me [your take!] I'm here to request things. They have many comments, but I would still appreciate all ...
Jun 8, 2008 -
Re: I'm New
Hello! Welcome to YWS. What genre is your novel? You must have a lot of passion for it if you've been working on it so long. I'd be interested to ...
Jun 8, 2008 -
Re: Heyy! I'm new!
Hello! I assume you like writing - why else you would be here - so what kinds of things do you write? Poetry, fiction, nonfiction? What genre do you favor? ...
Jun 8, 2008
