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  • Short Story » Fanfiction, Romantic Re: Release of Conventions

    Hey there pretty girl, I promise I will do my best to review with a minimum of bias and keep my flattery to a minimum. That being said, let's take ...

    Oct 16, 2014
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General Re: Anxiety

    Interesting start to a poem. Interesting analogy, comparing a mental state to a parasite. Having dealt with anxiety myself, I can definitely see where you are coming from with the ...

    Apr 9, 2014
  • Poetry » General, General Re: Diamond Minds

    I feel like I can relate to parts. The line Drugs wouldn't make my reality go away certainly hit home. However, I'm not sure I understand what you're getting at ...

    Apr 11, 2013
  • Poetry » Lyrical, General Re: Red Carnation

    Why start something that's already over? hit me square in the gut, especially when looking at the meaning of four-leaf clover. At first, I didn't like the flower analogy stuff, ...

    Apr 9, 2013
  • Poetry » Dramatic, General Re: Neither Awake Nor Asleep

    I like this, mainly because I can relate. I can relate to the restless nights of just...thinking. Both blissful and miserable, in my experience. Yet, at the same time, I ...

    Apr 9, 2013
  • Poetry » Dramatic, Narrative Re: NaPoWriMo #2

    This work ends on a very strong note, in my opinion. The last stanza brings a paradox to mind - the destruction inherent in creation. I think to myself that ...

    Apr 8, 2013
  • Poetry » Other, Realistic Re: Curosity.

    Overall, it feels like a solid start. Line seven, you're missing a word, I'm assuming a "be". Also, I'm not sure is you need the "Because," at the start of ...

    Apr 8, 2013
  • Poetry » Lyrical, General Re: Violet Serendipity

    It makes some sense to me, more than I feel you give yourself credit for. Red light at evening, does it have meaning? reminded me of standing on a pier ...

    Apr 8, 2013
  • Novel / Chapter » Fantasy, Science Fiction Re: Do You Remember? (prologue)

    Let me begin by saying I can't wait to read more! You've already brought me in. I really enjoyed your use of colors to verbally paint the scene. I don't ...

    Apr 8, 2013
  • Poetry » Culture, General Re: Experience

    Hi Aley, Your poetry is always a treat, even if it does make my head hurt sometimes. I will try to avoid putting words into your mouth and stick to ...

    Apr 7, 2013


I only know that learning to believe in the power of my own words has been the most freeing experience of my life. It has brought me the most light. And isn't that what a poem is? A lantern glowing in the dark.
— Elizabeth Acevedo, The Poet X