Shriek

Well, obviously this poem isn't suffering from lack of criticism, so we'll see what I can add. I liked it. It's honest, it's smart. It gives and it takes. In ...

This was so, so good. I have no idea where you get off saying that I am inspiring when really it is you, my friend, who have the upper hand ...

You know what? We really do have entirely different styles. That having been said, be prepared to take everything I type here with a grain of salt: Overall, I felt ...

Ari. I've read this piece more times than Jack, honest to goodness, and the only critique I could come up with was over one word in the first paragraph: "Her ...

Hm. It's good, not great . Firstly, the writing here is gorgeous. Smudged clouds, smeared colours, pale beaches, clumsy hands, little smiles, sharp edges -- all marks of a writer ...

The Bell Jar was tragic and frightening and morbid and beautiful all in one. I cannot begin to express how much I admire Plath for being able to recount her ...

I kind of figured that by the time I got back around to critiquing this, it would be heavily unneccessary (seeing as there are three pages of opinion here), but ...

gummy -- i believe there to be two components to your poetry (at least the pieces i've read): a. philisophical, or theological comment or insight often accompanied by b. a ...

Well, someone's into rhyming. It's a solid body of work. In my opinion two of these have tremendous potential, so let's get cracking: "Honestly, Honesty." I liked this poem because ...

Hm, I am indifferent. I can see that there is real potential for a beautiful poem here, but I'm not sure you have a grasp on what poetry sounds like, ...

Alright. -Rolls up sleeves- As a piece, I don't think this can stand alone. Not yet, anyhow. The letter itself sounds like character development. It seems as if you're using ...

I would like to nominate Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Yeah, I'm aware that the book has been branded with the YA label -- something many of us "literaries" look ...

I agree. For instance, I find Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters terribly dull -- and getting through something like The Illiad or even Beowulf (which I don't think is ...

It is a emotional piece, Jack. My critique might sting if the wounds are still fresh -- I don't want to come off as insensitive -- but here it is: ...

Sam-- You certainly are talented for your age, and I think I will never get over that. However, your age shines through in the writing. While it is certainly not ...