Overall Impression
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Title
I like titles that make the reader think. This title definitely had me thinking, "Hmmmm, I wonder what he did?"
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your word choice is good. I don't see any spelling or punctuation errors. Good job!
Helpful Tips for Improvement
None
Overall Impression
This was a very cute story explaining how you became "Sharkdaddy". I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
I like your title. I think it's a lot of fun!
Flow/Rhythm
Flow is good; line-to-line transition and breaks are done well. Your poem has a very nice rhythm to it. You've done the Rhyme Royal well. Iambic pentameter is my favorite! You've done an excellent job!
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Great choice of words. I sent absolutely no spelling or punctuation errors. Well done!
Helpful Tips for Improvement
None, it's great just the way it is!
Overall Impression
This is a masterfully written piece. My favorite part would have to be your first line, "There are no sweet dreams still to dream today". It opens your poem well and opens the imagination of the reader for the great read they have ahead of them. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
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Title
An interesting title for a unique flash fiction story.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your word choice is good, especially since you weren't able to have any repeats for this prompt. I don't see any spelling or punctuation errors.
Helpful Tips for Improvement
I would suggest making this longer so the storyline is more clear. As it is, it leaves the reader a bit confused.
Overall Impression
Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
After reading the story, the title definitely fits.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your word choice is very good. I don't see any spelling or punctuation errors. Great job!
Overall Impression
This was a great story but, I have to tell you, it made me cry. I am a huge dog lover...and I have a Black Lab! The part that really got me was your ending:
"Buddy was a large black Labrador and fought the losing battle valiantly until he managed to crawl into the safety of the thicket. As he lay there with his life draining into the mud, he wondered if he had been a bad dog."
Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
What a wonderful title! Astronomy fascinates me so your title is what lead me to open this and read it. I'm so glad I did!
Flow/Rhythm
The flow of your poem is magnificent! Your poem has a very nice rhythm to it. I love your a-a-a-a b-b-b-b rhyme scheme also.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your word choice is excellent! I see absolutely no spelling or punctuation errors. Well done!
Helpful Tips for Improvement
None whatsoever.
Overall Impression
I could picture the stars in the Heavens as I was reading this. I love the whole poem but, if I had to pick a favorite part, it would be the following:
"The magnitude of stars is majestic, they say,
In the incredibly enchanting Milky Way."
That's amazing! Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
Great title! It doesn't give any hint to the content within your story so it keeps the reader guessinng...and quite intrigued.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
I really like how you used your words in this short story. You made it sound like a homeless person. I don't see any spelling or punctuation errors.
Helpful Tips for Improvement
None, I love it just the way it is!
Overall Impression
You have a wonderful imagination! Wow, I am speechless after reading that. While I was reading your story I had a feeling I knew who (or what) Mr. Prendergast was and how the story would end but I did not see the part about the youngest son coming! You're an amazing writer with exceptional talent. I can't wait to read more of your work!!
Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
I think your title is more of a description. Is there another title that would better fit your poem and show the depth of the emotion and just how far someone would go?
Flow/Rhythm
Flow is good; line-to-line transition and breaks are done well. Your poem has a very nice rhythm to it.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your word choice is good. The only spelling error I see is in your first line, "aline" should be "align".
Helpful Tips for Improvement
My only suggestion would be to keep the number of lines per stanza the same. Your first stanza has 5 lines, the next 2 have 4 lines and your last stanza has 6 lines. I don't think it detracts from your poem but I think it would help the reader follow your thoughts and feelings a little better.
Overall Impression
I like this free verse poem you've written. I think you did a good job with it.
I see that you're a "newbie" here at WDC. Welcome aboard! I encourage you to look into some of the newbie groups that are offered.
Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
A good title for the one you're meant to be with...someday.
Flow/Rhythm
The flow is good but I think it could be just a little bit better. I think the third line should end after the word "face". Then your fourth line would be "with just the thought of him". The fifth line might read better as "He puts a tear in my eye when I miss him". The rest of your line-to-line transition and breaks are done well.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your word choice is good. I don't see any spelling errors. Good job! The only recommendation for punctuation are what I have listed above.
Overall Impression
I really enjoyed this free verse poem of the one you'll meet some day. I like how you ended this poem with a question. Is it a dream or will it be reality someday? That was excellent! This was a thoroughly enjoyable read.
I see that you're a "newbie" to WDC (as of today). Welcome aboard! I encourage you to look into some of the newbie groups that are offered.
Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
A great title that gets the reader "thinking" even before they've started reading the poem.
Flow/Rhythm
The flow of your poem is quite good. Line-to-line transition and breaks are excellent. Your poem has a very nice rhythm to it.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Great choice of words that are both thought-provoking and powerful. I see no spelling or punctuation errors. Well done!
Helpful Tips for Improvement
None, I think it's great!
Overall Impression
This poem captivated me from the beginning. My favorite part, and also the most powerful, is the following:
"Don't they know that in life
there are no guarantees?
We still could be left
in a world without trees."
Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Good word choice. I see no spelling or punctuation errors. Well done!
Helpful Tips for Improvement
None
Overall Impression
I love cherry trees! Every spring I look forward to seeing them come into bloom. Their blossoms are amazing and your poem captures it so well. My favorite part is the following:
"I close my eyes, spread my arms,
Taking in the peaceful feeling;
I feel the blossoms dance
in the shade of the cherry tree."
Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
Great title! Who doesn't love a walk in the park?
Flow/Rhythm
Flow is good; line-to-line transition and breaks are done well. Your poem has a very nice rhythm to it.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Great word choice. I see no spelling or punctuation errors. Well done!
Helpful Tips for Improvement
None.
Overall Impression
I adore how you ended this poem. It is, by far, my favorite part:
"Have a little picnic.
Invite a friend or two.
Just relax in the sun.
The park is there for you."
I felt as though I was having a perfect picnic in the park with my friends! This was a thoroughly enjoyable read that was very well penned. Well done. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
Your title is short, sweet and to the point. It suits your poem well.
Flow/Rhythm
The flow and rhythm of your poem are quite good. You have an excellent rhyme scheme too.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your vocabulary is great. It creates a picture of your lovely river within the mind of the reader. I see no spelling or punctuation errors. Well done!
Helpful Tips for Improvement
Absolutely none! I think it's perfect.
Overall Impression
This was a beautiful poem. I can tell that this is a very special place to you. It comes across in your words. My favorite part is the following:
"And if I shut my eyes, and then listen close
to the birds, cicadas, and the summer breeze,
ruffling green oak leaves, I can hear the ghosts
of those who came to share what the river sees."
If I close my eyes, I can see it too! This was a thoroughly enjoyable read that was very well penned. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
A good title that is suitable to the subject of your poem.
Flow/Rhythm
Flow is good; line-to-line transition and breaks are done well. Your poem has a very nice rhythm and an excellent rhyme scheme. Well done!
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your word choice is quite good, offering the reader a "peek" into the area. Your spelling and grammar are flawless. Great job! One minor thing that I do see is at the bottom, under your picture. You have a "}" in your by-line.
Overall Impression
This is a well-written piece reflecting on the beauty and wonder that Mother Nature has granted the Finger Lakes area. My husband and I have been thinking of a long weekend to the area to check out the wineries and local scenery. Your poem started that conversation again.
The addition of the picture at the bottom of the poem is a nice touch. It's a beautiful picture and helps the reader envision the lovely area you're describing. My favorite part is the following:
"A brighter day has come about,
the outlook is brand new.
The green of spring is peeking out
and here for all to view."
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read that was very well penned. Well done! Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
Great title! It's very thought-provoking and fits your poem well.
Flow/Rhythm
Your flow and line-to-line transition is good. I'm counting 8 syllables per line, making it flow easily while reading it. Rhythm is good also.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your word choice is quite good. I see no spelling or punctuation errors.
Overall Impression
I like the addition of the picture. That, along with your words, pull at the familial heartstrings in all of us. My favorite part was the following:
"He took his grandson by the hand
and, in the small copse, patiently,
explained that each tree in the stand
had been planted by his family."
This made me think of my times as a child when I helped my grandpop in his garden.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read that was very well penned. Well done! Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Flow/Rhythm
It could just be me but I think the meter might be slightly off in your second stanza. I think it's that third line that's throwing it off. Again, that might just be me.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Excellent word choice that is so vividly expressive! Well done! I think the first line of your last stanza might read a little easier if you add a comma after "finest".
Overall Impression
I felt as though I was drinking my cup of coffee and breathing in the air of a fresh, new day! My favorite part is the following:
"Auburn with purple and pinkish hues,
Beautiful colors all meld.
Scarlet-orange with a splash of blues.
Mother Nature makes the weld."
I can actually picture it! Great job!
Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Flow/Rhythm
I think there are a few places where the meter might be off slightly but it doesn't detract from the poem.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Excellent word choice and I don't see any spelling or punctuation errors.
Helpful Tips for Improvement
None
Overall Impression
On a personal level, this poem touched me deeply. I almost died and the feelings/thoughts/emotions I have from that experience are expressed so beautifully in your poem. You will be receiving an awardicon from me shortly!
Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Hi Incurable Romantic,
I’m Julie D - PUBLISHED! and I’m reviewing your essay, "Your Last Chance" . Your name, Incurable Romantic, is what drew me to your port in the first place. I am a hopeless romantic myself. This was the first item I read but I will certainly be going through others!
Title
This is a very fitting title that fits your essay well.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
You are very descriptive in your writing, which is excellent. It's something we all strive for as writers. You've done it well. I see no spelling or punctuation errors.
Helpful Tips for Improvement
None
Overall Impression
This was absolutely amazing! While I was reading it, there were several places where I actually got chills. One of those times was this:
"But when I walked in and found her later that night, I was never more relieved and thankful that we'd made saying those "I Love You"s a very important part of our life."
I lost both of my parents when I was in my 20s. When my mom died, I was the one that found her. Almost 6 years later, I still have the occasional nightmare from that.
Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
A good title that is suitable to the subject of your poem.
Flow/Rhythm
Flow is good; line-to-line transition and breaks are done well. Your poem has a very nice rhythm to it.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your word choice is good. I see no spelling errors. Adding some punctuation might help add emphasis.
Helpful Tips for Improvement
This is a beautiful poem. I just wish it was longer. I think you have really good thoughts here that you can expand on.
Overall Impression
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read that was very well penned. Well done. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
A good title that is suitable to the subject of your poem.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your word choice is excellent! I don't see any misspellings. Punctuation doesn't apply with this form.
Helpful Tips for Improvement
None, it's wonderful just the way it is!
Overall Impression
Diamante is such a cool form of poetry. You've done an excellent job with it! I've never tried it but you've certainly inspired me to do so. This was a thoroughly enjoyable read that was very well penned. Well done. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
A good title that is suitable to the subject of your poem.
Flow/Rhythm
Flow is good; line-to-line transition and breaks are done well. Your poem has a very nice rhythm to it.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your word choice is good. I would suggest adding some punctuation to add impact and emphasis. Also, in the next to the last line "Its" should be "It's".
Overall Impression
This was a good read. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
A good title that is suitable to the subject of your poem.
Flow/Rhythm
Flow is good; line-to-line transition and breaks are done well.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your word choice is good. There are several errors that I saw. "Peirce" should be "pierce" and "plase" should be "place". Also, the first line of your last stanza, it should be "too" instead of "to".
Overall Impression
This was a good read. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
A very fitting title for your poem about remembered snapshots of time for a friendship that is no longer.
Flow/Rhythm
Flow is good; line-to-line transition and breaks are done well. Your poem has a very nice rhythm to it.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Your word choice is good. In your second line, it should be "laughter" as that is also the plural.
Helpful Tips for Improvement
In your 5th stanza, you change tense. The first line is written in past tense but the second line is present tense. I think you probably mean it be past tense so "come" should be "came".
Overall Impression
This was a good poem. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
Title
A good title that is suitable to the subject of your poem.
Flow/Rhythm
Flow is good; line-to-line transition and breaks are done well. Your poem has a very nice rhythm to it.
Word Choice/Spelling/Punctuation
Good word choice. I see no spelling or punctuation errors. Good job!
Helpful Tips for Improvement
None
Overall Impression
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read that was very well penned. Well done. Thanks so much for sharing and keep up the good work! WRITE ON!!
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