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In affiliation with Steph Bee's Bee Hive  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.5)
This Wordsearch was a bit of a challenge! I found a couple of words straight away but then it took a while to find any more, it got a bit easier the more words I found. However this did bring a certain sense of achievement once I had found them all *Laugh*. And perhaps too easy is boring?? Ironically the last word I found was "Spookifish" which I am fairly sure was my Halloween Handle last year *Laugh*.

The clues are a good mix of general Halloween related words and WDC Halloween Handles, and the bats cartoon is fitting.

Suggestion *Questiono* You could call it Searching for Samhain instead for the alliteration factor!

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Review of Weighed Down  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.0)
Dear Smartie Author Icon

I came across your poem as you sent me a review request.

I can pick up the strong emotions in your poem , and a sense of desperation - the writer is stuck, captured in a situation they feel they are unable to escape from. The words of your poem convey that the writer is afraid of someone or something - the end of the poem indicates the write is scared of themself - they do not know what their actions will be if things carry on in this way. A "prison guard" is mentioned however I feel this is a metaphor, that the person is not in prison but this refers to someone controlling in their life like a family member, teacher, or partner.

In terms of punctuation, I see you have chosen not to use any here. In a free form poem, I don't believe there is a specific requirement for punctuation, however I feel that some may be beneficial here, in order that the lines do not all run in to one another. However I also wonder whether the punctuation has been omitted on purpose, in order to enhance the sense or desperation and urgency.

I think your poem is accessible as many of us have felt this way for one reason or another - feeling stuck, helpless, on edge, under pressure. Therefore I feel many people could draw their own relation to these words. However, I am not sure the poem reveals any ideas or images which are particularly original or outstanding, but your content did resonate with me, and overall I liked the poem *Smile*

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Rated: E | (4.0)
Hello SpookyBee Author Icon

I saw your Newsfeed post advertising your quiz challenge so I thought I would take a look. I decided to just answer the questions by (primarily) guessing rather than Googling the answers. I think there a is good mix of questions, although it is not a topic I know anything about. That is interesting that the US Air Force is 78 years old which means it started after the second World War, I would have thought it started before that.

It would have been interesting to see what the correct answers were but when I submitted the quiz and tried to find out, it just gave me my answers again, I am not sure why?

I can see this quiz would have an appeal to people with connections to the Airforce in America, they would probably find the questions easy!

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Rated: E | (5.0)
Okay so I had to pick - Clubs and bars, over the noise who else would hear?

But -

I love karaoke - so I will sing in clubs and bars when I know people CAN hear *Pthb*

But -

I won't (and can't actually) sing just anything - I have specific songs that I sing on Karaoke - some of my favourites are -

Amy Winehouse - Back to Black
Amy Winehouse - You know I'm no Good
The Eagles - Hotel California
James Blunt - Wisemen
Bryan Adams - Everything I do (I do it for you)
Queen - Too Much Love Will Kill You

These are not necessarily indicative of my favourite music, but these are the songs i like and can (to a degree) sing

Do you sing Karaoke?

Great poll question *Smile* *Heart*
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Review of The Dolphins  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.0)
Hello Mr. Jones Author IconMail Icon

I came across your item on the Plug Page.

The title interested me as I like dolphins - well - who doesn't! I would say dolphins are one of those universally loved beings whom many people feel an affinity to, so it is a good subject to write about in a song as you will connect with a wide audience.

The writer/musician tells a story where they are watching dolphins at play and it causes them to feel calm and reflect on his/her life. So, the lyrics have a dreamlike quality. The lyrics seem to revolve around finding oneself and finding meaning in life, which is really what everyone wants so many people should relate to.

The last couple of lines -

In knowing i have what means alot to me
i hope you have what means alot to you

indicate that we should be thankful for the things/people that we have in our lives, without always searching for more.

I have to say, I would not have guessed this was lyrics if you had not said - it reads more like a poem. With lyrics I would expect some form or chorus or reprise, and different verses. But perhaps this is just one verse. It would be interesting to hear it to music.

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Review of In Amelo  Open in new Window.
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Hello Starmic Suebear Author Icon

I found your item to read on the Plug Page.

The fact that this was a fantasy poem about an imaginary continent intrigued me - although there are many fantasy novels and stories, I don't feel one often comes across poems about a fantasy land. I like the idea.

I like the start of the poem which opens with the vibe of telling a tale and the "Amelo" rhyming with "Tokyo", and where we meet our principal character. The poem goes on to tell us a bit about this place - some of it sounds like places familiar on Earth - or at least how they were in the past with plantations and slaves, however the poem also tells us there are other beings on this continent who are not human which ties in with the fantasy theme.

I like the descriptions in your poem and it makes me interested to know more about this fantasy land, although the rhyming schemes seemed a bit confused - as each verse seems to follow a different one. Perhaps this was intended, but it doesn't quite seem to be free form either, because the rhyming patterns are distinctly there.

The last line confused me a bit - "As he'd lived so would he be" - perhaps I am missing something here ? It reminds me of the phrase - to live and die by your sword, so perhaps it is along these lines.

I found this an interesting poem to read.

I hope you are enjoying being a part of WDC, and wish you a Happy WDC Birthday week *Smile*

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Review of Commuting  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello sa_xe Author Icon

I found your item on The Plug Page.

I like your writing style in this piece, it is very poetic. I can picture the scene of the person waking up and going through their morning routine. I like the short, sharp sentences, i think it gives it a cinematic quality.

The commute is something many of us can relate to - a lot of us do this, or have done at some point in our lives. I have done everything from an hour + commute on a bus and ferry, to no commute working from home! (The latter naturally preferred *Smirk*)

My favourite lines?

Then slowly, one by one, people came from the mist to wait on the platform and make little clouds of their own.

Life is like a big blank page of meaninglessness, punctuated by small moments of meaning.

SO TRUE

Suggestions - In terms of the layout, I am not sure why you have left the double spacing?

I hope you are enjoying being a member of Writing.com and happy WDC birthday week *Smile*

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Review of Happy Birthday !  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello Just an Ordinary Boo! Author Icon

I am reviewing your poem as part of "Writing.Com in Wonderland" Open in new Window. for WDC's birthday week celebrations.

I felt that your poem had such a warm and friendly sentiment, it is a feel good poem.

For someone's birthday, of course, we want to bring something joyful, pleasing , and celebratory and I think that you achieve that here.

I like the way that the different animals bring their corresponding positive qualities for the person in question's birthday - the wisdom of the elephant, the patience of the tortoise, the charm of the canary and so on.

The poem presents a pleasing image of this animal parade.

I thought the rhyme and flow of the poem works very well, and the repetition of the lines.

I am not sure what the reference to the "garden" girl is - perhaps this is a pet name from the writer to the person.

Happy WDC Birthday week *Smile*

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In affiliation with Steph Bee's Bee Hive  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.5)
Great quiz! I love this film and have seen it loads of times, although only managed to get 50% of the questions right *Laugh* *Facepalm*. I think it is good that you have not made it too easy though because a lot of people think they know this movie so well. The no kissing question got me though because I thought her rule was just No Kissing at all (with clients!) But maybe I am wrong on that one?! Love the Pretty Woman Soundtrack too. I wonder if my Mum would get all these because she really loves this film.
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Review of Freedom  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi Someone Author Icon

I have read your poem as you sent me a review request. I am a bird lover as it happens - how can a person not be a bird lover? I do not understand people who are scared of birds.

I do like the theme of your poem and the description of what it must be like to be a bird flying free, I can picture the bird flying through the clouds and looking down at the oceans. And the big groups of birds you see flying together - like the starlings, you are right they do move as one, they all look the same to us. I imagine they look different to each other ! Maybe they think we all look the same *Laugh*

I like the green and they layout of your poem, I am not sure why the one line is in Italics? Or maybe that is not intended.

It's freeform of course, although I am not sure it flows as a poem, but nevertheless I think the content and imagery is great *Smile*

If only we could live free as a bird *Bird*


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Rated: 13+ | N/A (Review only item.)
Dear Nutty Puppy Mummy Mwah-ha-ha Author Icon

I would like to express how much I have appreciated and enjoyed this activity. It was fabulously thought out and so much time and detail has gone in to it from your side.

Everything from the varied prompts, the layout and graphics on the main activity page, the weekly e-mails sent to participants, the generous prizes, and the overall imaginative concept has been perfect for a WDC contest.

I have never been a HUGE Beatles fan (I like them mainly from my childhood, and know many songs but they're probably not a band I listen to a lot) but this activity has got me listening to some Beatles Songs in real life and realising how many there are I actually like.

I love the fact that there have been a variety of ways to take part and still earn a prize - even if you just entered for 1 week.

For my part, I don't think I have written 4 poems in a month for a L O N G time, so thank you for giving me the motivation and the inspiration! *Heartv* *Heartp* *Music2*

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for entry "Freedom" Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello Amethyst SkellyBones Angel Author Icon

I came across your flash fiction story looking at the different entries in "The Beatles Musical Extravaganza" Open in new Window..

I really liked the way you have utilised the prompt for your micro fiction story, I thought it was an imaginative response.

It is hard to get much across in 100 words and whilst there could be a lot more to this story, we learn that the main character is a prisoner obviously craving freedom, and the bird is a fitting metaphor for that freedom that she does not have.

I thought your description was very effective and I could picture the scene. *Smile* Great flash fiction entry .

*Bird*

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Review of No Turkey  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Dear THANKFUL SONALI Party Hopping! Author Icon

I found your poem on the "Read and Review" tab

I have to say that as a vegan I 100% agree with your sentiment and the meaning behind this poem! There are not enough poems written in support of animals not being treated as a comodity.

I like your points about the human body being designed to eat plant based products which I think people often forget.

Whilst I am a vegan for moral reasons predominantly, you make a good point about the link between eating meat and climate change which is very topical.

I would probably rethink the line "Turkeys are people too" as this is obviously factually incorrect and people (meaters) might pick you up on that. I might says "Turkeys have rights too", or "Turkeys are living beings too" - something like that. They certainly do have family and friends though *Smile* *Turkey*

I love that we are likeminded on this matter! *Heart*

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Review of Feral Mama Cat  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (3.5)
Hello Croakin-Fester Author Icon

I found your item on the Plug page.

I like stories about animals and I thought this was a cute story with a happy ending, it was nice to hear that the cat in question escaped the authorities and made her way back to your Mum with her kittens! Animals are clearly not as stupid as people think!

I do think however you could have added a bit more detail to your true story as this does not tell us much. Who were the "City Workers"? Why did they suddenly turn up? What do you mean by "Get fixed"? What was wrong with them? What happened to the kittens in the end?

It is a cute story but could maybe have a bit more detail and pad it out a bit for improvement.

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Review of Medic for the cat  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (3.5)
Hello losing cat Author Icon

I found your item on "Read and Review", and here are my thoughts on your poem

*StarP*The title of the poem

Made me think this was about a cat, possibly an unwell cat, however, having read the poem I do not think it is about a cat so perhaps that is a metaphor?? Although I am not quite clear on that..

*StarP*To me, the poem is about

A relationship which has ended, however the writer still wishes to be romantically involved with the person they are talking to in the poem.

*StarP*What I liked about the poem was

The emotion of the writer which comes through - there is a sense of desire and desperation. I liked the analogy of the other person's eyes being like a cinema.

*StarP*Rhyme and Rhythm

The poem is a freeform , I think this works fine here.

*StarP*Things I would suggest/was unsure of

You have said "Is there still A room" "Is there still A space" - Personally I don't think you need the "A" in these lines

In the first verse you repeat the words "rest " and "mind" - it may be beneficial to branch out with different wording here?

I am not really sure what you mean by a gardening lever? I Googled this but could not find anything *Confused*

"I promise i will make you bloom, like the way you blow a dandelion" - I see what you are getting at here, but this is really a contradiction, because blowing a dandelion isn't referring to something blooming, it is something dispersing, or dying, a line such as "like a dandelion bursting from its bud" or something like that may make for a better simile.

*StarP*Overall -

I think you have some good ideas in your poem and I like some of your imagery, although in certain places it is not quite clear or can be repetitive. I thought the Cinema analogy was good.


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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello Joey's Ready for the Fall Author Icon

I noticed your post on the Newsfeed of this item and I did not know what an "Autopen" was so I read your article, I do now feel enlightened as to what an Autopen is, I can see the use for this if one has to sign many documents as this would be very time consuming. I thought your article was well written, it read like a magazine article. It probably gave more information about Autopen's than I would realistically digest but then you can pick out the information needed. I suppose in an ideal article, it would warrant some images/diagrams however I know that is not so easy on WDC. I am curious as to what inspired you to write an article about such a specific and random subject!! *Laugh*


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Review of Winner  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hello Winchester Jones Author Icon

I found this story via the "Read and Review" tab

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What the title says to me

I like titles that are short and sweet like this one - the Word "Winner" indicates that the story is about success, gaining something, getting a prize. Although really it could mean anything! I think it works as the story is not predictable in relation to the title.

The opening paragraph

Caught my attention because as the reader I am intrigued to know about this little girl and this man, who are they, where are they, what are they doing there. It is a good opening as it encouraged me to read on. Often if an opening paragraph does not grab me I will just not continue reading...

How I felt about the characters

As it is a flash fiction story we do not get to learn a great deal of the 2 characters portrayed, however I think there is enough that the reader cares enough to want to know what happens to them. I like the interaction between the characters.

The plot

I quickly understood that the setting was a prison and that the two characters must have been related, I think with such a short story it still does pack a plot with a beginning/middle/end, the thing is that we don't find out why the man is in prison? I suppose that doesn't matter as when he says "Never" we know he is in for life and so must have done something terrible.

What I liked best

I liked the description of the Child's hair described by the older man. I liked the ending, I thought it was poignant *Smile*

Suggestions

I am not sure why the man is referred to as "Crenshaw, Lester T " throughout the story - I can see why he may have been introduced as this but then I would have just referred to him as "Crenshaw", or "Lester". It seems odd to use his full name every time.

"she wanted nothing more than to throw the phone at the face in the window and run from the room, and to not throw-up."

There is something in this line that does not sound right to me - "She wanted to not throw up" I don't know if this is how the phrase would be expressed? But maybe a use of language difference? (if you are not English!)

I think something like "and to avoid throwing up" or "and to stop herself from throwing up/being sick" would sound better here

In Conclusion.....

I liked your flash story and your writing style and thought the interaction between your characters was effective in telling the story to the reader. I can see it was written some years ago and for a contest so maybe it will be a surprise for you getting this review!! *Laugh*


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Review of Winter Wonderland  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello SpookyBee Author Icon

I saw that you were asking for reviews of your Wordsearch on the Newsfeed.

I liked that I managed to complete this wordsearch as sometimes I find them too hard and I give up! However it did have a bit of a challenge as I had to look harder for a few of the words at the end as it gets a bit more difficult as more words crowd the board.

A fitting theme for the time of year and I liked your eclectic choice of words. I am not a fan of Winter in general although these words do not remind me of and English Winter - apart perhaps from freezing, it made me think more of Canada with the activities such as hockey, snowtubing and tobogganing. Perhaps if British Winters included such activities they would be more enjoyable. Although that would mean having several inches of snow so the transport networks would grind to a halt, all the schools would close, and people would be panic buying pasta and toilet roll *Laugh* *Facepalm*

There is one word where I think you have a typo - "Artic" instead of Arctic

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Rated: E | (3.0)
Hello VENACAVA Author Icon

I have chanced upon your poem via the "Read and Review" tab

*StarP*The title of the poem

Is evasive as it could relate to a number of things - just a little more - but a little more of what? It provides an element of intrigue for the reader, so I think it is a good title.

*StarP*To me, the poem is about

Time, and the human relationship with it, and the writers opinion of it.

*StarP*What I liked about the poem was

The theme - it is an important one and one which we all think about, and are all affected by. The poem makes valid points that most of us can relate to - losing track of time at some points, wishing for more of it on other occasions.

*StarP*Suggestions

often loose track of - This may be a typo but it should be "lose" not "loose"

we forget it exist - It should say "exists" not "exist"

hearing the alerting rage - To me "alerting rage" does not really make sense here? I think something like just "Hearing the alert" Or perhaps "hearing the dreaded alert" would sound better in this context.

*StarP*Overall -

I think this a good theme for a poem and you have expressed some valid points and ideas on the subject. The final line "Time is what we make it" may make the reader think. I feel that perhaps the poem could flow better - I appreciate it is free form but to me it reads more like several sentences rather than having a poetic feel. I would maybe separate the longer lines in to shorter ones to give more of a sense of a free form poem.

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Review of A Graveside Visit  Open in new Window.
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hello The Puppet Master Author Icon

I found this story on the "Plug" page

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What the title says to me

"A graveside visit" could mean one of two things, perhaps a visit to a loved one or something more sinister, so as this was billed as a horror/scary story I figured it would be the latter....

The opening paragraph

Immediately had my attention as it set the scene straight away. The writer tells us it is 1850 and the style of writing makes me believe it is the 19th Century. I liked the description of the gravestones and the grass crunching underfoot which helps the reader to picture the scene.

The plot

As I read through the story of our main character meeting Poe at his graveside I was not sure where the story was going or how it was going to end - the end was a bit of a shock! *Shock* but then it is a horror story after all!

What I liked best

I loved the writing style but my favourite line is probably -

"He took the bottle and drank it, but without a body it just dripped on the ground. "

It reminded me of that scene in Casper where the ghosts are eating and drinking but the food is falling to the floor. Or in that "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie where the crew are all dead.

Anyway it's a vivid image and kind of injects a bit of light heartedness I think.

Suggestions

"Correct. 'Tis I. I have been sent to accompany you on your journey to beyond."

I don't really know why but for some reason I think it would be better to say "The Beyond" rather than just "Beyond" - not sure if that is really grammatically correct though!

In Conclusion.....

I loved your story, it really felt like a 19thC horror story, the ending was unexpected and ties in with the horror theme. I liked the way I can picture the scene from your descriptions.

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Review of Ordinary Me, Not  Open in new Window.
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello Baron Ravenloft Author Icon

I found your poem on the "Plug" page

*StarP*The title of the poem

Appealed to me perhaps because I do not see myself as "ordinary" as it were, it seemed to give me vibes that the writer is perhaps not totally happy about their "oddness" or perhaps that is just me projecting!

*StarP*To me, the poem is about

A person who perhaps suffers from a mental health condition - or it could be just about someone who is odd, or someone who has taken drugs and it has affected their mind, it made me think of drug induced psychosis because of the reference to the berries and the doctors.

*StarP*What I liked about the poem was

The odd imagery - it made me have to think twice about what it was about and how the lines related to each other. At first it read a bit like "nonsense verse" but then on reading it a second and third time, it seems to have a deeper meaning, although perhaps I don't know what the meaning was

*StarP*Your poem made me feel

Like I wanted to get to know the writer more

*StarP*The only thing I would suggest/was unsure of

The two verses feel a bit disjointed, as though there should maybe be another one in the middle giving us more information? As though there may be a bit missing.

*StarP*Overall -

I liked this poem and its weirdness, I liked your writing style. I think people often think I am a bit unusual too, although sometimes I want to be just like everyone else *RollEyes*

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Review of Into My Kitchen  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello Lizzie Basking in the Sun Author Icon

I saw your item for review on the "Plug" page, so I thought I would have a look. On clicking on your item I noticed that "tofu" was mentioned a couple of times which interested me as I am vegan and eat a lot of tofu, and this is not usually mentioned on many cookery pages. I can see that your recipe book is not vegan but many of the recipes could easily be adapted as vegan for example using vegetable stock. I like the way your instructions are very clear and succinct. I like your idea of using black beans with a baked potato - in England "baked beans" (white beans in a tomato sauce) are a common potato filling but not black beans, that sounds good though. I like the idea of the sticky tofu although I would use syrup probably not honey (which I don't eat). You have got some great ideas here for recipes - most of it I would not say is typically Western food so I am wondering if you have influence from a particular culture. The only thing missing I guess is some pictures but I know it is hard on WDC to add pics....

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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
Hello elizjohn Author Icon

I came upon your poem via the WDC "Plug" page

*StarP*The title of the poem

Caught my eye as I had no idea what it meant, it was interesting to read the description. I then Googled it and it was really interesting (and a bit shocking!) to read about.

*StarP*To me, the poem is about

The enslaved people who lost their lives on the "Clotilda" ship which I have learned was the last known U.S. slave ship to bring captives from Africa to the United States in 1960

*StarP*What I liked about the poem was

I liked the fact that it taught me something new. I liked the vivid imagery and description in the poem, how the reader can see the scene. The first verse is my favourite as I think it flows the best.

*StarP*Your poem made me feel

Bad for what happened to the people who were on this ship, and for the whole slave trade. It's unbelievable really how people were treated.

*StarP*The only thing I would suggest/was unsure of

In some places I think the rhyming scheme does not quite work?

cry/abide can be classed as a near - rhyme, as at a push can be trees/tragedy - however I cannot see a rhyme with ship/occupants? Maybe it is not supposed to have a rhyming scheme, but it feels like it is?

*StarP*Overall -

I like that this poen taught me something new and I like the descriptive imagery in your poem. Having Googled it however, it is suggested that only a few people died on the ship and the rest were sadly taken as slaves. Maybe I found wrong info? The poem suggests to me that many/all of the people onboard died. As for the flow and rhyming scheme of the poem, in general I feel this works well apart perhaps from the third verse

It was an interesting poem to read *Smile*

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Hello Genipher Author Icon - I came across your item looking at the entries in Merit Badge Magic. I thought this was great! So inspired and an imaginative response to the prompt. It was funny and sweet at the same time. Even though it is written in basic "Caveman" speak, and we learn little about the characters, as the reader I still feel for Ug and his family and friends and can picture them. I like the little pictures you have included at the start of each "entry" like cave art! *Laugh*. I especially like the bits about Ug trying to catch the sun, and the "domestication" of the baby wolf.

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I wanted to tell you that I think this is a great activity for the WDC birthday celebrations! In fact it is fast becoming my favourite activity! A lot of activities put me off because I find the descriptions and rules so complex and hard to understand what I am meant to be doing but I loved that I found your activity straightforward to understand, in terms of what the tasks are, and what I would achieve by completing said tasks. I also like the way that you have included a variety of different tasks to suit different tastes - writing, reviewing, gifting, blogging etc. Having the daily challenge is fun because you don't know what it is going to be, it is a surprise. Very well executed and I love my Merit Badges so promptly sent to me! *Bigsmile*

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