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I am currently reviewing as part of the tasks set by the "Game of Thrones" . I especially visited your port to dig your most precious gems then this piece appeared. In this review, I mainly focus on the positives of your piece and I may point some Areas for Improvement if found any.

I know this was submitted as part of the activity I hosted before. I already read this but had no time to give you a thorough review, but today is the perfect time to give you a review that you much deserve. Without much a do, here are the things I noticed after delving deeper into the contents:


"Skeleton Dance" is a delightful poem that injects a dose of dark whimsy into the classic theme of skeletons. Composed of short, rhyming quatrains, it's a quick and enjoyable read that cleverly balances spooky imagery with playful humor. Lines like "twirling bones" and "skull" establish a suitably eerie atmosphere, but the rhymes – "night" with "fright" and "dull" with "skull" – have a lighthearted quality that prevents the poem from becoming genuinely scary. Instead, it cultivates a sense of amusement, inviting the reader to peek in on this unusual dance party.

The poem's core strength lies in its unexpected portrayal of the skeletons' grace. Despite their lack of flesh and the usual constraints of a body, the poem emphasizes their surprising agility and skill. Words like "bend" and "extreme contortion skills" paint a picture of dancers defying limitations, their movements described as smoother ("revenants are smooth") than one might expect. This unexpected talent is a source of humor throughout the poem. The speaker acknowledges the unsettling aspects of the scene – the rattling bones are something that "makes any music pop" – but the overall tone remains lighthearted.

"Skeleton Dance" also exhibits a touch of self-awareness. The line "Some might misconstrue/ that this event is lame" playfully acknowledges the potential for the dance to be seen as boring due to the lack of "skin in the game" for the skeletal participants. However, the poem quickly dismantles this notion, urging the reader to witness the surprising talents these bony figures possess.

The final line reinforces the poem's humorous subversion of expectations. Highlighting the skeletons' unexpected "master dancing skills" that can "wake the dead" leaves the reader with a chuckle. "Skeleton Dance" is a well-crafted poem that uses dark imagery for a lighthearted and surprisingly insightful effect. It's a creative take on a spooky theme, offering a delightful exploration of the unexpected in a short and entertaining format. Thank you for sharing this. Write on!



Best regards,
Gervic