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  • Poetry » General, General Re: Visions

    Okay this was actually interesting. It kinda feels like someone trying to explain a dream but stopping halfway because they know words won't do it justice. I liked that vibe. ...

    Jul 11
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General Re: To my Daughter

    Hi Cactuslily, So, this poem honestly felt really soft but also heavy at the same time. Like you're reading about a newborn, but underneath that, there's this fear of the ...

    Jul 11
  • Poetry » General, Realistic Re: The Sun Always Finds A Way In

    Nah because THIS feels like the kind of poem you read twice and then just sit there staring at the ceiling for a minute 😭 The imagery here is actually ...

    May 22
  • Poetry » General, General Re: It's Always Raining... Isn't It?

    May 22
  • Poetry » Science Fiction, Lyrical Re: Tesseract

    This feels like one of those poems that doesn’t fully explain itself but still hits somehow. Like you read it and your brain just goes “wait… hold on” 😭 The ...

    May 22
  • Poetry » Romantic, Realistic Re: Winter Crush

    Hello there, Alex! Mangled Soul here with a review.This poem honestly feels like one of those moments you never planned for but it just… happens. Like you see someone once, ...

    Jan 4
  • Poetry » General, General Re: A flower's musings

    This poem honestly hurts in a quiet way. Like it doesn’t scream pain, it just sits there and makes your chest feel heavy. The whole tomato flower thing? Sounds simple ...

    Dec 29, 2025
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General Re: sheep in wolf's clothing

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    This piece is layered, unsettling, and quietly devastating, using allegory to explore how trauma, perception, and silence can distort identity. Framing the setting as a ranch is an effective choice; ...

    Dec 20, 2025
  • Poetry » General, General Re: I Love the Way God Made Me

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    This poem feels like a quiet conversation the speaker is finally brave enough to have with themselves. What begins as a list of perceived flaws slowly transforms into acceptance, and ...

    Dec 20, 2025
  • Poetry » General, General Re: soap\\cilantro

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    This poem is striking in its restraint, relying almost entirely on juxtaposition to carry meaning. The paired words create a rhythm that feels deliberate and meditative, inviting the reader to ...

    Dec 20, 2025
  • Poetry » Horror, General Re: Basking in My Own Blood

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    This poem is deeply unsettling in a way that feels intentional, and that discomfort is central to its impact. It begins quietly, almost gently, with repetition and simplicity that mirror ...

    Dec 20, 2025
  • Poetry » Dramatic, Lyrical Re: You don't know me

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    This poem reads like a direct confrontation, and that honesty is what gives it its strength. It doesn’t hide behind complex metaphors or decorative language; instead, it speaks plainly, almost ...

    Dec 20, 2025


I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.
— Leonardo da Vinci