Short review for a short piece.
First of all, yes, there are some tenses issues but nothing horrible. The message gets across just fine.
Nice imagery. I can almost hear the slow crescendo. I also love the contrast and the harmony between the goosebumps and the discolorations.
I agree with Ink. No "oomph". But I don't think it's a length issue. Your problem, as I see it, comes down to rhythm. It's too bad really because the music image can easily come with its own tempo.
The orchestra starts playing upon contact and you have a very nice climax (« God, I miss how my ears used to bleed... »). Maybe try giving your text a bit of a beat (pun intended).
Also, pay attention to your vocbulary. If you use the same words, again and again, no matter how skillfully you put them together, you will find yourself playing more or less the same old tune, ad nauseam.
Points: 144
Reviews: 126
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