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Review of Orange glove  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: ASR | (4.5)
Oh what a horrible story, but told well. When the woman found the glove, I had no idea where this was going.

It might have been better - and probably longer - if you did more showing than telling.

One suggestion:

Unfortunately, the proceeds were never sufficient to maintain the place and keep up the ambiance at the level he was accustomed to.

I would probably reword this sentence so it didn't end in a preposition.

Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review of Dinosaur Lust  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
My goodness, this one made me blush. Yes, I still do that even though I've reach the dinosaur age. That made me wonder if this should be rated higher - 18+.

Anyway, I do have one suggestion:

What we maily hear (Should be mainly)

Have to rush off now. Not sure if it's that blushing thing, a hot flash...or something else. *Smile*

Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review by Kenzie
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
I saw this mentioned in public reviews. It is an excellent idea for a forum - writers with disabilities. I'm amazed as I visit with writers here, how many are suffering some kind of disability.

I have lots of things going on physically myself. Haven't worked (except for a short 6 weeks) for over 2 1/2 years.

Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review of My Furbabies  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (5.0)
What fun this was! You can't go wrong, in my mind, writing about your pets. I love this format too. Glad you mentioned the wet kisses. Nothing better than your best fur buddies kisses.


Thanks for sharing.


Blessings,
Kenzie
*Smile*
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Review of You Don't Know  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
Good job! I like the repetition. Even though there doesn't have to be any "formula" for a poem like this, I still might shorten a few lines if it were mine.

I particularly like this line:

Sometimes, secrets are better kept as secrets.

How true.

Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review of Thoughts  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (4.5)
Interesting thoughts. I think punctuation is necessary. It allows us (not tells us) to pause to take a breath as we read aloud. And as you so aptly pointed out, if there was no punctuation, the words would almost be at war with each other. *Smile*

Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review of Dirty Ovens  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (4.0)
Yikes! Good story. Makes me want to go and check the kitchen for dirty places and moldy loaves of bread. Yucky.

Pretty good dialogue for a moldy loaf of bread, by the way.

Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Kenzie
*Smile*

Heart, In Love with Jesus
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Review of Alone  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (4.5)
Well done! To be able to describe loneliness or being alone in so few words takes talent. I'm impressed. Good word crafting. (And I guess I do envy folks who can weave meaning with few words. I can't!)

Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Kenzie
*Smile*
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Review of Alone  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (4.5)
Well done! To be able to describe loneliness or being alone in so few words takes talent. I'm impressed. Good word crafting. (And I guess I do envy folks who can weave meaning with few words. I can't!)

Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Kenzie
*Smile*
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Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (4.5)
Good job! This poem explains the four temperments well, and in poetry form. How creative. The rhymes and rhythms work. And I'm fascinated that you were able to weave this message so well.

Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Kenzie
P.S. I liked LaHaye's book too!
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Review of I need Him  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
I love it! Rhyme, rhythm and message are all wonderful. This is simple enough that a child could read and understand. Especially the beginning lines. But the message is both simple and deep.


Thanks for sharing.


Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (4.0)
A pretty good poem. Probably familiar feelings for many, since long distance relationships seem to be on the rise.

Some here will suggest that capital letters and punctuation make poems easier to read. Perhaps they do, although there have been famous poets who ignore them.

I might change some things - making the lines have a more even rhythm.

For instance:
yellow crayon sunshine, skies of ocean blue

I'd make that:
yellow crayon sunshine,
skies of ocean blue

Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Kenzie



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Review by Kenzie
Rated: ASR | (4.0)
Interesting poll. I think the thing that bothers me about our borders not being secure is what was covered on the news yesterday - that terrorists can enter easily.

Having lived in areas where there were lots of illegals working - in FL and in TX - I can tell you that they usually took jobs no one else wanted. That's been the case for years and years.

Yes, those businessmen could be forced to pay better wages so that Americans would want the jobs. That would also mean that we'd all pay more for the crops they pick.

Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (4.5)
Good job. I was at St. Patrick's myself as a teen - many years ago. I've never forgotten the visit, nor the feelings I had while inside. Like you, I wasn't a Catholic. But the beauty of the place was amazing. And I did feel God's presence there, I'm certain.

Your description was good. I imagine you cut and pasted from another program, so you might want to format differently here.

And...be sure to let us know what happened to the building.

Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review of Daddy  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (5.0)
This is beautiful, got words? . I'm sorry your lost your Father. But these words that comforted you, might comfort others as well. I've put this in my favorites folder, in fact. My own parents are elderly and not well, so I may need this reminder myself one day soon.

Thanks for sharing.


Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review of waiting  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (4.5)
I liked this! It's short, but it does say quite a bit - about you and about your writing too. "Gravid dreams"...good phrase, good description! (Some might even have to look that one up!)


Thanks for sharing.


Blessings,
Kenzie

*Smile*
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Review of Why Bother???  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (5.0)
Amen! Well written and well said. I love titles and they often draw me to a piece of writing. But I am certainly turned away just as quickly at the accompanying description that begs for ratings or, worse, tells that the poem or story is lousy. Indeed. Why bother.

You've said it all...

Blessings,
Kenzie

P.S. Folks could take a lesson from your own description. It does explain quite well.
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Review of The Sock Monster  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (4.5)
Cute story. Makes me think of my own brother when he was a kid, though. If someone had told him there was a sock monster, he probably would have never worn socks again or gone near the dryer either. (Someone did tell him there was something in the basement and he didn't go there for 2 years!)

Thanks for sharing. Your story is well written.

Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (5.0)
Whew. You've told this horrible story so well. My heart is still pounding - as if I had actually experienced the storm. (Maybe since I've lived on the Gulf Coast of FL and TX I really can "feel" the experience.)

I know one individual whose home was tortured by the 4 storms that went through FL. With each one, FEMA gave him a check to repair, but contractors were all tied up. When the last storm struck, there was not much left. But he and his pets survived.

I think that's what's really amazing - that so much material destruction happened, but lives were saved.

Thanks for sharing. I've considered moving back into hurricane land...but after this year, I'm just not so sure...

Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (5.0)
I love you title! And your article is right on. Sometimes it is okay to use the passive voice. (I wonder...have you been on the receiving end of some reviews saying otherwise? I know I have!)

Thanks for the reminder. You're right. There are no absolutes.

Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (4.5)
Good poem - and story. Sorry if you've had some bad results in reviewing. We all have. That doesn't mean we should give up.

And you know...about this verse:

And those ones who cannot write,
Well, I'll just bid them goodnight.
Ha! Let them write complete dreck,
It's no skin off my, er, neck!

I've been reading and writing for longer than lots of folks here have even been alive. Sometimes...folks who start out writing horribly are the very ones who get published. Go figure.

Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review by Kenzie
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hey, happy birthday Harry . I always love your storoems. Is that what you call them? Story/poems? I do love them, and this is no exception. You've done it again.

My, my...yes, a bunch has happened in the world in your 60 years. But you've done lots too!

Thanks for sharing. And, again happy birthday!*Smile*

Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review by Kenzie
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Wow, what a powerful letter. Not knowing of whom or what you spoke/wrote, the letter still brought tears to my eyes. Then, when at the end, you explained your love, I cried even more.

This line, especially tore me up...once I knew...

My mother brought us together and because of that I trusted you completely.

Congrats on those 8 years! Keep it up...and write on!

Blessings,
Kenzie

P.S. I'm glad you've received an award for this one!
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Review by Kenzie
Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
Ooooooooooooooooo. Good story. I think we all start out with some scary thing under the bed or in the closet. But this guy took it a bit too far, huh?

I wasn't expecting that ending. But maybe I should have been...considering the 18+ rating.

Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Kenzie
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Review of Tell Not A Soul.  
Review by Kenzie
Rated: E | (5.0)
Wow... The repetition did it for me. At first I wondered what we weren't telling a soul about. Then I began to understand, at least I thought I did.

I loved this part:

Day in, day out your life is incomplete, for though you will not tell a soul it is still upon your face, you think no one can tell as you act so very well ever trying to never show what you will not tell a soul.

You know...this must not be uncommon. I think Dr. Phil's show is even trying to get first loves together to see what has happened over the years.

Thanks for sharing.

Blessings,
Kenzie
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