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Review of Pottering Around  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, THANKFUL SONALI Magical Days! Author Icon! I appareted onto the Browse By Type tab and uncovered this cool Word Search puzzle!

I've not seen all the movies - not even all of one of them, I don't think - nor have I read the books. Still, I shared enough time with my wife, who was a big-time fan, to pick up some of the lingo and characters, so I recognize many of them from "my time at Hogwarts" - well done!

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Review of GRIN & BEAR IT  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Hey there, DRSmith Author Icon! I'm just dropping by with an Account Anniversary review for you.

The challenge of converting one of "the great unwashed" is tough enough without resorting to attempting to sanctify an unwilling woodland creature. Nevertheless, these three men of the cloth gave it their best shot and I'd have to agree with the rabbi: the boldest approach isn't necessarily the best.

Thanks for sharing this with us!

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Review of Bonsai  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hey there, BlackAdder Author Icon! I'm just dropping by with an Account Anniversary review for you.

Oh, Hunter! You completely missed the point of what your dad was trying to tell you, to pass on to you: his love of growing things and caring for them. Oddly enough, the theme of the story reminds me of Harry Chapin's "Cat's in The Cradle". Hunter and Linda are progressing in their careers, doing well, but that connection to nature Hunter's dad was trying to nurture just isn't there. It broke his heart but, ever the good dad, he kept his sorrow to himself.

I didn't spot any grammar or spelling errors, and the story itself should make a reader think - well done! Thanks for sharing this story with us.

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Review of Déjà Vu  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hello, Genipher Author Icon! I'm just dropping by with an Account Anniversary review for you (having finally dragged myself away from iwastesomuchtime .com *Smile*).

So, we've got some cool sci-fi stuff going on here, with poor Cole Jameson caught in the middle. He's given a deadly mission to complete in the past, with a fail-safe device reminiscent of Logan's Run implanted in his palm to keep him in line. Luckily for him, future/past "resistance fighters" meet up with him and assure him they're the good guys and that they can now end this cycle of inter-temporal warfare; we'll see. Actually, it would be kind of nice to see just how they do it. Perhaps an extended version...?

I don't see any misspellings or grammar errors, and I chuckled at the '60s pop culture reference you employed to describe Coal's slide across the floor. Thanks for sharing this with us!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, Friendly Neighborhood Derg Author Icon! I discovered your Word Search puzzle via the Browse By Type tab and decided to take a look.

I never saw the live action movie, but I enjoyed—or rolled my eyes at, depending on the episode and my age—many an adventure. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, Scooby-speech reminded me of Astro-talk from The Jetsons. You've covered the basics here—characters, settings and recurring issues (trap, monster, graveyard)—as well as a few more terms just for fun.

Thanks for sharing this with us!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, (suser:jeff}! I found your Word Search puzzle via the Browse By Type tab and thought I'd make a pit stop long enough to check it out.

I must commend you for coming up with a few brands and sponsors I never heard of, as well as a few I've only ever encountered in books or movies (e.g. Alpine, Aston Martin and McLaren). This was a fun puzzle to work. Thanks for sharing it with us!
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Review of Pressure  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: ASR | (4.5)
Hey there, No Sox with Sandals Author Icon! I'm dropping by with a review as part of "I Write in 2025" Open in new Window..

While I certainly understand Mark feeling the pressure - something with which I can usually empathize starting about 2315 hrs WDC Time every night, as I try to continue my Achievement streaks - he really should learn to at least take a few moments to focus on what his child is trying to tell him. At least, this time, everything worked out well for the humans; the fate of the house could be an entirely different story.

One has to wonder what it was that set off Mom's arson activity. Was Mark spending all his time focused on work, to the detriment of his family relationships. If you're so inclined, there's plenty of "word space" left to explore this before the deadline.

Suggestion(s): It seems like your Enter key let you down a couple of times, formatting-wise. I think your story's presentation would benefit from a blank line between "Daddy, she set the fire!..." and the next line, as well as after "...his little girl shook her head at him."

Lastly, you may wish to consider increasing the font size a bit. I may not be ready for glasses as thick as Mrs. Riley's from My Cousin Vinny, but the pair I wear are not just for show and there are likely fellow site members whose vision is worse than mine. Just a thought.

Thanks for sharing this with us, and write on!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
Hello, 💙 Carly: poems & novel Author Icon! I'm dropping by with a review as part of "I Write in 2025" Open in new Window..

Whew - that ending leaves us just begging for the story to be expanded! Apparently, the clock activates some sort of portal or doorway, and going through that doorway looks to be painful, if not actually fatal. I can't think of a single instance from film or literature where a clock was responsible for such a horrific situation, so congrats on fleshing out a novel concept!

Suggestion(s): It's up to you, but you may want to change the comma to a period after "...pitch black", and "unbold" screamed, since the word has already appeared in the text. You also may want to drop the extra 'p' in gapping.

I hope you were able to enjoy last week's Civic Holiday, and I thank you for sharing this scary tale with us!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hey there, 🐺Wolfkingdom🏰 Author Icon! I found this Word Search via the Browse By Type tab and thought I would venture a look.

Poking any of those creatures really does seem like a very bad idea. Fortunately, more than a few of them would be difficult to just run into accidentally; you'd have to seek them out and we're all way too smart for that, right? *Laugh*

Notes: If you decide it's worth the hassle, you may want to change Scorpian to Scorpion, and the z in Tazmanian to an s. Speaking of the letter s, you may want to add one at the end of Wolve. More are scarier, right? *Smile*

Thanks for sharing this with us!

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Review of Contest Entries  Open in new Window.
for entry "The Adventure" Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hey there, Angelica Weatherby- Bday WDC 9 Author Icon! I posted right after you did, so I'm dropping by with a review as part of "I Write in 2025" Open in new Window..
You've given us a poem that carries us from the protagonist's home - yours, perhaps - to the airport and, eventually, to their vacation destination. As the journey begins, we get clues to why the trip is happening at this point in time: a cool breeze points to sometime other than summer, and dead and brown [lawns] coupled with lifeless trees are unmistakeable signs of late fall, if not actual winter. The final stop this side of vacation is the airport and the impending flight, during which glimpses of the ground are eventually obscured by nasty weather until the stars finally come out as silent escorts.

I like the progression you've laid out, from preparation to transportation to exploration and - hopefully - some relaxation. You're also given us a good picture of long-distance air travel, arriving stiff and frozen from all that sitting and 'lovely' air conditioning. *Shock*

Thanks for sharing this with us, and write on!

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Review of Wake Up Shake Up  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi, ChristineB Author Icon! I wanted to return the favor of your review on my contest entry by reviewing yours.

So, the Resurrection Plate is making a bit of news regarding the mineral-rich Ring of Fire area of Northern Ontario, and "you" may have an interest in joining the digging operations, because life is so boring (I see what you did there *Bigsmile*).

It is indeed fortunate there has been no reported loss of life from that earthquake and tsunami; things could have been much, much worse.

Thanks for letting us view your story, and write on!

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for entry "The Place In Between" Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hey there, Ned Author Icon! I thought I'd drop by and leave a review of your final poem for this edition of Promptly Poetry.

I don't really know what to say, except that your poem seems really sad. Hibernation seems like one of the simpler methods of transporting an apparent crew of two to Mars, but if your words accurately reflect their relationship, what will happen when they are awakened and have to deal with each other? How will their broken relationship affect the ongoing mission of survival? So many questions.

I don't know which contest or other activity this might fit into, but you should try and find one for this. It's excellent.

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Review of Promptly Poetry  Open in new Window.
for entry "The Place in Between" Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, Amethyst Angel 🌼 Author Icon! I thought I'd drop by with a review of your final poem for this edition of Promptly Poetry.

You may think your poem is a bit cliché, but clichés are just (very) well-worn expressions about some situation; that doesn't make them any less true. Yes, we love to get positive feedback about some project we worked hard at, and we may spend an inordinate amount of time looking and waiting for it. That doesn't keep us from also trying to look ahead to the next thing to be done, though. It's pretty unavoidable, to my way of thinking.

You pose an interesting question, and one that must be answered if one is to make any progress at any level or with any endeavor.

Thanks for sharing this with us!


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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hey there, Fyn Author Icon! I thought I'd drop by and leave a review of your final poem for this edition of Promptly Poetry.

I love the examples or settings you give here, and they are so true. The Place in Between is indeed where life happens, as you point out in some of the verses and encourage us to pursue in others. I like the aabb rhyme scheme you chose, and I think the rhythm you used helps the poem flow well.

Thanks for sharing this with us, and write on!

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for entry "The Place in Between" Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hello there, Beholden Author Icon! I thought I'd bring you a review of your final poem for this edition of Promptly Poetry.

I like the rhyme scheme you chose, as well as the subject matter: the wood between the worlds. How fitting that the key to understanding the secret and getting to that wood is hidden in one of the Narnia books. *BigSmile*

I really like the words you used to paint us the picture of that wood, drawing from the book as you do. Some of them have a depth of their own - like somnolent and lush - which adds to the beauty of the poem. Thank you for sharing it with us!

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Review of Aged Love  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello, Frances R Author Icon! I'm just dropping by with an Account Anniversary review for you.

I like your poem of enduring love. You tell of young people - teens, perhaps - deeply in love, but separated by parents unwilling to permit their union. Perhaps one family moved away, or one of the young lovers was sent to a far-off college in the hopes that time and distance would cool the flame of their love. However it was done, it worked for three decades - and then they were reunited. Each wore the badges time had bestowed upon them, but none of it mattered. A wonderful tale of love!

For your poem's framework, you chose alternating seven- and five-syllable lines, which worked out very well. You also appear to have selected an abcb rhyme scheme, with a couple of variations thrown in just for effect - very nice!

Thank you for sharing this with us, and write on!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello, Weirdone-Back in the games Author Icon! I'm dropping by with a review for you as part of "I Write in 2025" Open in new Window..

I like your ninesquare. You followed the form's guidelines and gave us a poem about a young lady who is uncomfortable about getting into a swimming pool. Lucky for her, a good friend is there to offer support and Alice is able to silence her tormemtors.

This is a challenging form with interesting syllable counts, and I think you did a fine job with it. Thanks for sharing this with us, and write on!

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Review of Angel Feathers  Open in new Window.
for entry "Diamonds in the Hills" Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
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Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Hello, Amethyst Angel 🌼 Author Icon! I'm dropping by with a review for you as part of "I Write in 2025" Open in new Window..

I like shape or concrete poetry; it's always interesting to see how the shape might enhance or reinforce the poem's meaning. In this case, the upper half of the diamante provides a common visual of a mountain top, while the lower half may represent its reflection in a lake or other still body of water.

The words you used in your poem certainly bring mountain scenery to mind, from the springs and trails one finds in the valleys to the snowcaps that typically crown the taller peaks, it's easy to 'see' a mountain in this poem. I think you did a great job following the form requirements, and I'm glad you shared this poem with us.

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Hey there, Rhyssa Author Icon! I'm dropping by with an Account Anniversary review for you.

This is a wonderful story told from the perspective of a cat; perhaps the Narrator is, herself, a Great spirit cat. I enjoyed how you explained a cat's place in the world, how they get the names by which they are known to other cats, and all the lessons (songs) the mother cat passed along to her kittens. It's cool how you describe a cat's interactions with their humans, and what they will and won't permit.

Cool line(s): "...while every other creation can be divided into predator, prey, and plaything." *BigSmile*
     "...to lay <'on' should be inserted here> the stairs to the deck and bask in the sun until the small creatures forgot he was there and he pounced." *Shock*

I suspect that cathartes02 - and others - would also enjoy this story very much. Thanks for sharing it with us!

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for entry "Point of View" Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hey there, Beholden Author Icon! I'm dropping by with a review for you as part of "PPC5 - Review Incentive" Open in new Window..

I like the initial approach you took to the prompt - of sand castles in the air, which are a peaceful and happy image - and then turn it on its head with the stanza's last line. I think you have a good mix here of positive hope, leavened by the all-too-common reality of disappointment.

I also like how you worked the abab rhyme scheme into the flow of your poem - nice! Thanks for sharing this with us, and write on!

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Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hey there, Sunny Author Icon! I'm here with a review for you as part of "PPC5 - Review Incentive" Open in new Window..

The prompt shows what appear to be small, immature pumpkins lying on leafy ground. As you point out, they're perfectly sized to serve as decorations, perhaps on a table, a mantle or small shelf. You also mention their possible eventual fate: getting carved, just like their larger, orange relatives.

I like how you used repetition to keep the focus on the pumpkins' appearance. Thanks for sharing this with us, and write on!

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for entry "Locked door " Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hey there, No Sox with Sandals Author Icon! I'm here with a review for you as part of "PPC5 - Review Incentive" Open in new Window..

There could be any number of things behind a locked door. Most of them would be something of a physical nature but, as you point out, something intangible could also be lurking, such as a lie or trauma. This then means that the door itself need not be an actual door, but a symbol of a process by which something is prevented from being revealed. How does one unlock that door? The 'answer' to that is the first item you named - a mystery.

I like the approach you took to the prompt, and I thank you for sharing with us the poem you created with that approach.

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Review of Wheel of Fortune  Open in new Window.
for entry "July 29. 2025" Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Hey there, ridinghhood-p.boutilier Author Icon! I'm dropping by with a review for you as part of "PPC5 - Review Incentive" Open in new Window..

You present us here with a short course in patience with respect to two possible outcomes, neither of which we can control. Will we succeed and emerge victorious, or be consigned to the dustbin of history? If you've done all you can - if you've cocooned - all you can do is wait.

Personally, I see glistening wings in your future. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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Review of Afterwards...  Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
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Your title is a perfect lead-in to the poem's message of loss, remembrance and endurance. I see the importance of the human connection in your words, both in what once was and in what may yet be. Time can indeed take away those near and dear to us, but our memories of them keep them alive in our hearts, and they can give us the strength we need to carry on.

Your poem is filled with meaning, and I thank you for sharing it with us.

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for entry "Chances Are - Week 49" Open in new Window.
Review by Soldier_Mike Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hello, Ned Author Icon! I'm here with a review as part of "PPC5 - Review Incentive" Open in new Window..

I really like the pictures you paint with this poem. Tales of years past listening to 'forbidden' music while working a jigsaw puzzle, with your expressions mirroring the lyrics; almost what your parents were hoping for when they left your sibling in charge. *Smile* It's cool how a song can spark a wonderful memory like that.

While I never heard "Chances Are" when it was new - I was 2 - I may have caught it on an Oldies station or, more recently, on Sirius/XM radio. Great singer, great song. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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