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Re: Depressant Adolescent
Hi Bloodink! It is so refreshing to see an attempt at an essay on this site! First off, I enjoyed the quote you incorporated. It helps introduce the subject you ...
Jan 12, 2014 -
Re: The Color of Pain
This is a very, very, very wonderful auditory poem. I understand your repetition, and you make use of it fantastically, but there is a line! You overuse a lot of ...
Jan 11, 2014 -
Re: Existence
You make quite good use of sensory imagery! In order for this to be a masterpiece, I would suggest making it parallel. (I mean parallel voice with hearing, speaking with ...
Jan 2, 2014 -
Re: "Just stay, you'll see."
The first thing I noticed was your use of dialogue within the poem. You do not see direct dialogue frequently in poems. You incorporated it quite nicely. However, the language ...
Jan 2, 2014 -
Re: Paper Boat
Excellent poem. Revise the poem starting from here: "On my paper boat, no one can hurt me, there’s only calm water as far as I can see. I’ll sail till ...
Jan 2, 2014 -
Re: Now Playing: “I’m a Believer” by—who else?—The Monkees
Hi Unconsoled (I love your username, by the way), The first thing I noticed was an inconsistency in tenses! Sometimes you use present tense (He says, I am) and other ...
Dec 19, 2013 -
Re: Cutter
Wow, this poem is a beauty in a very raw way. You do well at conveying feelings through actions. If you want to take this poem further, I'd suggest trying ...
Dec 19, 2013 -
Re: Her Laugh
Hi rothwise! I really do wish you would elaborate more! I get that you were aiming for a short poem, but it really takes a while to master. It's extremely ...
Dec 7, 2013 -
Re: The Field of Pines
This poem started out so strong! I was captivated immediately, and realize the potential this has!! I love the format you chose. Whatever you do, don't divide it into stanzas. ...
Nov 10, 2013 -
Re: Escape
Hi Evolies (Lovely name, btdubs), I am assuming that this is your attempt for the short poem November contest! I appreciate your use of the hyphens; however, your grammar is ...
Nov 10, 2013 -
Re: Dear no one, I think I need a dollar.
Hi Deanie! Before reading your comment explaining that some of the lines in use were derived from some previously written songs, I recognized some of them, and was going to ...
Nov 10, 2013 -
Re: First poem.
Hi Candrew! I love the theme of this poem and the fact that this is your first attempt at a poem, makes it even more commendable! You do need a ...
Nov 8, 2013 -
Re: Deleted
Hi HSarver! First off, there are a few grammatical errors in this poem! "In regards to love for another" The words "in regards" and "to love" is called nominalization, the ...
Nov 8, 2013 -
Re: 4 a.m.
This poem is AMAZING. Particularly for the last two lines: "of your tobacco stained kisses stinging my lungs" I wish you'd incorporate more of this vivid imagery throughout your poem. ...
Nov 7, 2013 -
Re: Disguise
Hey Love! You did a very good job of creating a poem that is short, and flows well. However, since you are looking to enter a contest, I'd suggest creating ...
Nov 2, 2013
