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Re: something i wrote to vent
normalcy - Yes it is a word but I don't think it's the best choice. Perhaps normality? I think that one would work better. That said, this piece is well ...
Jun 24, 2007 -
Re: Us
I love this poem. Your girlfriend is very lucky, this is incredibly sweet and well written. you've used the rhyme effectively and it's easy to relate to because it features ...
Jun 23, 2007 -
Re: "Adieu," Spat Between Sheets (...Rinse; Repeat)
I'm not so sure that I agree with removing all the adjectives from this piece but it wouldn't hurt to take out a few. Your imagery is beautiful in places ...
Jun 23, 2007 -
Re: Awakening Ch.1
Just a few specific points first... A bubble where all your defining aspects of humanity vanished and you were left with this helpless , naked creature , floating like a ...
Jun 22, 2007 -
Re: Mercenary Wings 3
I didn't think the beginning was too long but I do have a few suggestions of where you can cut it (the parts struck out) and I found a few ...
Jun 22, 2007 -
Re: The Art of War: Part II_Alone in the Night & Prep for Wa
I liked this but you relied quite heavily on select colours rather than vivid description. Perhaps you should concentrate more on the men who will be fighting in this war ...
Jun 21, 2007 -
Re: Divorce sucks
Here's how to tidy it up first... D ivorce sucks, yes it does. Parents seperating, so you are constantly on the move, I wish there was something I could do ...
Jun 21, 2007 -
Re: Ardèche
I can see that a lot can be read from these two lines but I would prefer a longer poem. Having said that, I do think you choice your words ...
Jun 21, 2007 -
Re: Your Coat of Arms is the Lion
A few specific points first... the one with the merry-go-round that the bigger kids would push their little siblings on. [I think this would sound better as 'the one with ...
Jun 21, 2007 -
Re: Mercenary Wings 2
The dust , swirling up from the road , reached for the man's face and eyes like a slow-moving, groping hand. and his mouth and eyes were full of the ...
Jun 20, 2007 -
Re: Of Bees and Strings
Not my type of poem but I'm attempting to read a variety... The imagery is nice and it reminds me of some of Donne's work. You might want to check ...
Jun 20, 2007 -
Re: The Unicorn Killers - Old, decrepit first draft thingy
A few specific points first - Christian raised his eyebrows [s]up[/s] at me and studied his watch. “You’re late.” [You don't need the up because you can't exactly raise your ...
Jun 20, 2007 -
Re: Delilah
A very creepy story. Just a few comments... It used to be that [s]at[/s] every night , at eight o’clock, Delilah would take a stroll through the park while smoking ...
Jun 20, 2007 -
Re: The Dance of Sins
It's well written and I'd probably class it as poetic prose but something's not quite right. I think you need to express the emotions more. They're there, hidden behind the ...
Jun 20, 2007 -
Re: Pages of Our Lives
Hi there, it's nice to meet you and welcome to YWS! As for the poem, a few suggestions... Ghostly fingers flip the pages, [No need for a comma here] Of ...
Jun 19, 2007
