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Rated: E | (5.0)
I enjoyed reading your poem. The memories the pink ballet shoes bring to the narrator's mind. "If only these shoes could talk". The free form of this poem is easy to read and the flow is smooth. No typos or grammar issues to detract from the simplicity of the poetry. Thank you for sharing this, and keep up the good work. I notice this is an older piece. I hope to read more of your work soon.

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Review of Disconnection  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Thank you for sharing this short story. My review is humbly given, and take it for what it is worth.

*ButterflyB* My impression is that of a mother who has disconnected with reality. Why she has done this isn't clear;possibly to protect her sanity. The boy is disconnected from his mother as he doesn't know how to reach her.

*ButterflyG* I enjoyed the dialogue between the mother and the son, but what isn't said paints the clearer picture of what is going on. The last line is especially telling.

*ButterflyR* No typos or grammar issues to distract from the story being told.

*ButterflyO* An interesting story. It is a sad issue, and one that isn't touched upon frequently. I enjoyed reading your work, and look forward to reading more soon.

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Review of Room to breathe  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
A very cute poem about overindulgence! They style is eye-catching. Fun to read, and I laughed at the last 2 lines. I looked up rictameter to see what style it was, and you followed it seamlessly, not once, but twice. No grammatical or typo issues to detract from the flow of the poem. Easy to read. Well written. Thank you for sharing this interesting style of poetry. I look forward to reading more of your work.

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Review of Designs  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Thank you for sharing your poem. I especially liked the explanation of the style of poetry you are writing. Poem reminds me of the opening scene of "Jaws". Well written from both the point of view of the shark, and from the narrator (about the girls). Although a short poem, it portrays a nature vs. man concept which rarely works out in man's favor. I enjoy your work, and look forward to reading more in the future. Great Job!

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Review of The Note  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Thank you for sharing your poem. My impression is one that hurts so badly, he/she just wants to end the pain...on the other hand, there is the cry, the plea for someone! anyone! to care enough to stop "me from completing this note". Desperation cries out in raw emotion...the kind that cuts swifter than a knife. It is a scary feeling, and I still shiver as I think about it. The words flow out from this free style poem...almost monologue in style. Thank you also for sharing what prompted these anguished words. It's always good to have background, in my opinion. I look forward to reading more of your work in the future.

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Review of Looking  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
A dark poem, indeed! I can feel as well as see the blackness surrounding the voice of this poem. The despair and desperation to see the "light at the end of the tunnel". Only one question in the grammar...should "tunnels light" be "tunnel's light"? Just curious. Other than that, excellent writing. Thank you for sharing this poem, and keep up the great job!

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Review of Triangulet  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
I enjoyed reading this set of poems. While the form is easy to see, it's a lot harder to actually get right. You make it seem so easy! The form made them easy to read, and saw no typos to distract. You did an excellent job. Only an idea, just maybe leave a footnote at the bottom to let others know exactly what the style is and requirements? My opinion only. Great Job!

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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
Hiya...I enjoyed reading your story. Rather a tongue-in-cheek style of story. And why would the government admit to goofing? LOL. It was easy to read and the flow was excellent. One typo I saw: "I wouldn’t mind the damn squirrels so much if the ate something besides nuts and cat food." I think you meant to write "they" and not "the".

Other than that, nothing else I noticed. I'm very glad that I haven't had the misfortune to have a squirrel infestation. But cleverly written. Good job!

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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Definitely food for thought...I enjoyed reading this poem, about the things that "once tickled our funny bone" now bringing about a bumper crop of intolerance and brutality.
I liked how you centered the poem in the middle of the page...gives it just the right "punch". Phrases flowed smoothly in this poem, making it easy to read. No grammar or typos in the work to distract from the timely message. Well written poem. Sad, but timely message here. We have brought this on ourselves.

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Review of Momma Was Right  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Sometimes it's hard to admit when "momma was right". The pain of a child is hard for a mother to bear; even harder when the child warned in the first place. Unfortunately, it is a right of passage for a child - to take the "hard road". Been there, done that, as a child and a momma, so this poem definitely struck a chord in me. Well written, easy to read, good flow of verse in this free-form poem. No grammar issues to distract from the message. Nicely done! Keep writing, and good job!

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Review of The Mirror  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Interesting how we see differently when looking into a mirror. Fast flowing, easy to read. No grammar issues here. A well written poem about someone who is judging another, then realizing that she is looking in a mirror, that she is judging herself.
Thank you for sharing this insightful poem. Keep up the great job, and I look forward to reading more of your work in the future.

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Review of Trial At Sea  Open in new Window.
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
An interesting perspective. I enjoyed reading this work. Though I am not a fan of "Satan" or "the Devil", I found his reasons sound. Up front and harsh is not his specialty - it's the slow and careful seduction that traps the soul. No grammar or typo issues to speak of, it was easy to read, and quite the tale. A great job! Thank you for sharing this.

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Review of Ouroboros  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.0)
An interesting style of poetry. I had to look up the definition of pantoum, to see what the form was. Nicely written. I even looked up the definition of your title. Learn something new everyday. No grammar issues that I see. I can see how each line comes back onto itself, just like the title. Thank you for sharing this poem. Keep writing!

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Yum! Very much ready to eat *Utensils* ! Let me get a napkin to stop the drooling *Blush*. No typos or grammar issues in this free style poem. I have to agree with you that food, especially around the holidays is always better with company around to share. Thank you for sharing this tasty treat.

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Review of The Chosen Path  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Very moving poem about the choices we make. Thank you for sharing this. Flow and verse are almost sing-song, and makes it easy to read. A bouncy feel as I read it out loud. No typos or grammar issues to speak of. My favorite part is "The quest long, the path brutal But the lessons learned will never become futile". A great message in a lovely format. Well done! Keep up the great work, and I look forward to reading more of your work in the future!

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amy

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Rated: E | (5.0)
This is an awesome poem! I enjoyed reading it very much. The flow of the poem is amazing and makes it easy to read. Nowadays, it's not the "macho" thing to admit that a man does cry, but this is part of what makes him human. No typos or grammar issues to speak of. Well done! Good luck in the contest!

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amy

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Rated: ASR | (4.5)
LOL too cute for sure. had to look up a couple of words, but that's ok...learn something new every day (iambs for example). Only one typo: skitterry has only one "r". Otherwise very Dr. Seuss-like. A fun and enjoyable read. Flow and rhyme were excellent. Thank you for sharing your poem about not being able to write poems! Keep up the great job!

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amy

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Rated: E | (3.5)
A cute little story about a little boy who wanted to go to the zoo. I enjoyed the dialogue between Mike and his mom. I also liked the wide-eyed facination that a little boy would have seeing the size of the animals. Only found a couple of typos: "but i sdtopped in my tracks --it's teeth wer long and scarry." stopped, were and scary would fix those. It also felt a little abrupt at the end, but that may be due to word total limits. Otherwise a very good job. I enjoyed reading the story and will look forward to reading more of your work! Keep up the good job and keep writing!

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Review of Lost on the wind  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
I want to be there too! I loved the imagery of this free-form poem. A couple of Margaritas and we'd be well on our way! No typos or grammatical issues. "I pause; I breathe; I smile." is my favorite line of the poem...Thank you for sharing this wonderful little vacation from the humdrum of everyday life. Great Job!

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amy

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Well written! I enjoyed this patriotic poetry. The rhyme and flow are amazing and I saw no typos or grammatical issues. It is nice to read something so positive and uplifting when we are in a world filled with such hate and intolerance. Thank you for sharing you work, and I look forward to reading more. Keep Writing!

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Rated: E | (5.0)
A free-style or free-form poem about what truly matters in life. I enjoyed reading this poem, and it was free of misspelled words. Well written and thought out, I believe. It's important to know what really counts in the long run. Thank you for sharing this poem and your wisdom. I look forward to reading more of your work.

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amy

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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Well written! I don't believe you are alone in your thinking. Social media is about what's in the moment. And while I really don't care what someone I don't know had for breakfast, there are some things that do cry out for attention.

I liked what you said about being intentional. Pro-active, not sitting on the sidelines, going out of the "comfort zone". It is very hard to do, but the rewards can more than be worth it if we try.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and for the great job. I found it inspiring and something to apply to my own life. Keep up the good work...I hope you will find yourself inspired to great works!

sincerely,
amy

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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Ouch...what a sad commentary on the workings of the country. I am lucky not to be one of the disenfranchised, but then again, if not for the grace of God (and my loving daughter and son-in-law) go I. I go to a clinic such as this, and I have seen this first hand. Well written! I look forward to reading more of your work. (I also notice this is an older piece).

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amy

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Rated: E | (5.0)
I very much enjoyed reading this story. I could picture it clearly in my mind with the detailing that you provided. It fit the opening quote to a "T". Well written and easy to read. I also enjoyed the dialogue between the two characters...the hope and fear and apprehension in him and the hope and boldness in her. Thank you for sharing this story. Well Done!

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amy

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Rated: E | (5.0)
I too remember my grandma's bacon grease on the stove top. And drinking out of jelly jars...I also remember mom having hand towels that were sewn into the tops of flour sacks that grandma had given her. Amazing memories. Thank you for sharing this little bit of nostalgia. I enjoyed reading your poem, and thinking back to my childhood. Your piece is well written and easy to read. Keep up the good work!

sincerely,

amy

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