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sweetcapris

  • Other Poetry Re: Unbound

    Ooooh, I like it. One thing to consider though-- because the repetition of "bottle, bottle" is so strong and rhythmic, maybe consider making the rest of each stanza just as ...

    Apr 30, 2008
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: Dawning

    I agree. Some very elegant words here; they construct the tone of the poem and compliment its topic very nicely. I hate to be a stickler, and I know a ...

    Apr 30, 2008
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: To The Stars

    I actually liked the vagueness of this poem. It gives it a lot of sincerity. I could really see it in the bit about the radio and a laugh turning ...

    Apr 29, 2008
  • Lyric Poetry Re: Rain Down

    Rain Down Raindrops danced on a quiet breeze, capturing glimpses of the moonlight; they soared down, down, down– streaks across the sky. Each exploded on the dirt, scattering the silvery ...

    Apr 29, 2008
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: We're Alive

    I personally loved the ending. I thought the sentiment got stronger as the poem progressed. You've also used some very effective repetition, which is good! The only part that I ...

    Apr 29, 2008
  • Lyric Poetry Re: Waitn On You

    Well I'll have to disagree with the previous critique. I think you successfully shed new light on a maybe-fairly-worn-down topic. Your sincerity and complete trust in future love had me ...

    Apr 29, 2008
  • Lyric Poetry Re: Running the Race

    Oh wow, thank you guys for the great compliments; they have me grinning madly :] This, by the way, was my attempt to write something in Pantoum form (no, no, ...

    Apr 29, 2008
  • Narrative Poetry Re: Removed #2

    Well, like everyone has suggested so far, I think this poem is adorable and creative and overall a really lovely story. I think what would really make it better though, ...

    Apr 29, 2008
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: His

    Wow, this is really great! I love the not-overbearing intimacy you've weaved though out this piece. I love love love the line about his lips continuing their assault, that was ...

    Apr 29, 2008
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: Cure Me Please (Third Attempt)

    I have to agree with the reviews already given. While the emotion is undoubtedly clear within the poem, it seems at times to just be a string of ideas... for ...

    Apr 28, 2008
  • Welcome Mat Re: "Hello!" she shouted, emerging from the darkness

    Hey everyone from YWS! My name's Cassie, or sweetcapris, and I just stumbled across this lovely place yesterday. Just thought I'd extend a hello and let you all know that ...

    Apr 27, 2008
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: Concerto for Flute

    This is beautiful writing! It is so fluid, so elegant, and so soft. But just when I was really into this melted vat of elegant language, the line--- "the clarinet ...

    Apr 26, 2008
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: Midnight Prayer

    It’s 3 a.m. and a spell is cast. The book flips open to a sacred past. The verses lift themselves in perfect grace; Revealing the meanings behind each face. A ...

    Apr 26, 2008
  • Lyric Poetry Re: Better Views

    Tonight I lassoed a shooting star and up it took me really quite far it pulled me through the glittering sky where magic swirls and dreams can fly where spirits ...

    Apr 26, 2008
  • Other Poetry Re: Black Cloud

    oh, yeah. That's better :]

    Apr 26, 2008


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