hello, I'm new to reviewing, but hopefully I can help you out!
pros:
imagery - this is chock-full! every sense is covered, but it all goes well together. I can imagine what things sound like, what they look like, how they feel. the word choice is very stimulating! it's formal and "pompous" while also being descriptive.
originality - I don't think about theme a lot, but it's interesting in this poem. while I see a lot of poetry written about subjects like this, I don't think it holds the same vision. this is a newer slate! it's less metaphorical, more literal. you credited a poet for giving you ideas, but I wouldn't have even guessed at first glance.
symbolism - there must be some deeper meaning here. I can interpret this in many ways, and all of them feel correct. my first impressions changed when I reread. the main idea I'm going with is the overthinking writer trope.
cons:
title - creativity is diverse. it can be manifested through things that aren't stereotypically deemed creative. there's a lot of wiggle room. the content of this poem is straight to the point. your writing style is ornate, while a one-word title isn't so. something more specific would complement the voice present here.
flow - I enjoy the descriptive factor here, but it can be hard to keep track of what's happening. the abundance of commas makes the poem feel like it's never going to end. I'm a huge supporter of nonconformity in poetry, but I feel like something else could better suit this. in some situations, less is better than more.
favorite line:
"Escape to a world all my own, filled with deep characters and complex fantasies."
Points: 325
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