Young Writers Society

Hey, there!

I don't think I can stress enough how much I LOOOOVE dark poetry. It's my all-time favorite, and I am a huge fan of Poe. Something about it just draws me. I'm not quite sure what it is. Maybe the allure of mental torment, or the curiosity for what lies beneath the darkness. Curiosity killed the cat, sure, maybe. I, personally, have always felt like the cat in that story.

I love unreliable narrators...If you were to write anything like that, I think it would be amazing.

The atmosphere of your poem is gorgeous. Dark, windy nights and broken street-lamps. Gosh, I love it.

I don't really have any critique for you. I just love this piece and will definitely be reading more of your work. Can't wait!

-M

Hi blackblade!
This poem is cool because it is mysterious and, well, dark. It gave me chills as I read it but almost in a good way. It is pretty cool. I would have to say that the second verse is my favorite. I don't know why but it was the one to jump out at me.
Quick question: do you write only poetry or do you like to write novels too? Just curious but I look forward to reading more of your work all the same!:) Also, welcome to YWS! It's pretty awesome here and I know I can say that you will have a lot of fun here! (I like smileys )
Your friend,
Honora

I really enjoyed reading this poem, very mysterious! The way each stanza has alternating beginnings adds to the ambiguity. A one thing I noticed that could make this poem even better, (feel free to not take this suggestion). The fourth line of the second stanza starts with, "Dark, dark the...". Which is also what you use to start every other stanza. It might be better to have that sort of line at the beginning of a stanza, rather than in the middle. Other than that it is absolutely amazing!

Keep up the good work!