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Rydia

Rydia

  • Short Story » General, General Re: my story; a gift to remember

    There once was a young eight-year old boy named josh [A rather 'once upon a time' sort of beginning. Maybe try something a bit more imaginative.] and his mum had ...

    Jun 19, 2007
  • Short Story » Science Fiction, General Re: New worlds,new experiences

    First off, it's very short but for the moment I shall look past that... The red rocky ground. The stars that seemed to go on for eternity. The sandy taste. ...

    Jun 19, 2007
  • Other » General, General Re: Letter to Myself

    Oh yeah, tell me about it. There are plenty of things I should have done different but didn't. I tried doing this once actually but I looked back on it ...

    Jun 19, 2007
  • Poetry » Lyrical, General Re: The Untamed Acre

    I thought these were okay but I'd like to see a more vivd passage of time. Maybe you should set each one in a different season and add the fourth. ...

    Jun 19, 2007
  • Short Story » General, General Re: [deleted]

    “Tag, you’re it.” And the game begins. I whisper it to myself, though no one is around to hear. In my pocket, I hold the king in my hand, the ...

    Jun 19, 2007
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General Re: Rough Draft

    My Life's Blood rushes past as the knife of this world cuts deeper, [No need for a comma here.] and deeper, into my soul. My heavy soul which was once ...

    Jun 18, 2007
  • Poetry » Other, General Re: The Nave Has Twilight

    I have started to develop a distaste for poems written in this style but somehow I like yours despite the tight constraints and repetition. Your rhythm and rhyme are superb, ...

    Jun 18, 2007
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General Re: Children

    The death of a child is long forgotten, When their death is planned years ahead. Taken form the world, As prisoners of pain and suffering. Who can say they deserve ...

    Jun 18, 2007
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General Re: Synaesthesia

    Looking at how this poem has improved I'd like to say well done! This is much better than the first draft and some of your imagery is wonderful but I ...

    Jun 18, 2007
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General Re: Too High to Land

    I have to agree that the first stanza has a very choppy rhythm and I had to re-read several times. The idea behind this is interesting but your imagery and ...

    Jun 18, 2007
  • Poetry » Other, General Re: Why I bought you Candles

    At first, I wasn't sure about this one but then I re-read it and I like it. Your imagery is pleasant and your message is strong. Things are better appreciated ...

    Jun 17, 2007
  • Short Story » General, General Re: Disappear

    This was a bit unoriginal and I second that the persona needs a name. I want to knwo more about her thoughts, I want a meaning and plot beyind the ...

    Jun 17, 2007
  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, General Re: Shape shifters chapter one

    A dragonball z fan I presume? Interesting... “Hey Vejeta hurry up!” shouted Jake , carrying his school bag on his shoulders as he ran[s] he ran [/s]to keep up with ...

    Jun 17, 2007
  • Short Story » General, General Re: Johnny Walker

    Claudette picked up on the repetition and typo and other than that, I thought it was a good piece of writing. I liked the change in perspective and the fact ...

    Jun 17, 2007
  • Poetry » Other, General Re: Fallacy In Formal Wear

    Crack a cap, to slip it back; lubricated down the confines of your throat. The flow starts off rather well but this line disrupts it. I think that it would ...

    Jun 17, 2007


A snowball in the face is surely the perfect beginning to a lasting friendship.
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