It is always difficult to review a piece that is so personal as a marriage breakup.
This piece you've written from your heart and soul and it expresses how you feel about your betrayal by your husband. It gives the reader background information of the beginning the marriage, where all things are new and exciting and full of passion. Where all your dreams of growing old together, were foremost in your mind.
After 15 years, this must now come to an end, and though you've realised that maybe your marriage may have been destined from the beginning to dissolve, you still feel very hurt and discarded. This may, as you feel, be due to other emotions and reasons, such as the feeling of failure or loneliness.
The whole piece flowed well and gave me lots of vivid imagery and emotion. You concluded on a positive note, in that now you will be strong and continue your life, for you and your children, and also place your trust in God. You also know your self worth and the beauty that lies within you, which is so important. I think all these things will help you greatly in your healing and wish you lots of happiness and luck in the future.
Thank you for having the courage to share such an emotionally personal piece.
Frankies Girl
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Your short poem beautiful details the gratitude your character has for being loved. Their feelings are full of warmth and happiness. They have learnt that love gives many wonderful emotions and giving love, opens up a locked doors.
I think often, we take love for granted and this in turn leads to stagnation in relationships. In your poem, I feel the emotions will never be taken for granted, and the love will be cultivated and cherished for a long time.
The poem flowed well and gave good background imagery.
Your poem is written from the heart and is full of emotion.
You allow the reader to feel your pain, at the separation between you and your wife.
You honestly, admit that a lot of it was your fault, but now you want to be forgiven, as you feel you have changed.
Though parts of the poem rhymed, it didn't take away from the feelings you have for you wife in your written word. You allow us to see all the things that have happened and above all, the great love you still have for your wife.
The poem had good continuity and vivid imagery.
Well done for sharing such a difficult period of your life, in such a raw, open way.
Good luck and I hope you'll be able to reconcile with your wife in the near future.
Frankies Girl
Suggestions/Grammatical corrections:
Line beginning I miss you baby and your still in my heart. Typo. Your should be 'you're' a contraction meaning 'you are'
Line beginning and you will see the love girl indubitably just like in the start Typo. Should be 'undoubtedly'
Have a look at punctuation and where capitals should be used at the beginning of new lines/thoughts.
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A delightful children's story, which would encourage children to participate with use of sound and imagery. You've cleverly, use repetition of syllables to allow the images to come alive.
The story sets the scene wonderfully, so that children are able to use their imagination to see where Flippy-floppy Ficus lived. Your repetitive use of 'F' also adds to the imagery of a frog jumping around. This is also true in your use of Slurpy-Burpy Swamp, as it again, creates a vivid image of what a swamp might be like.
I found it flowed well and had tension, excitement and a problem which needed to be solved. All this added to the story's attraction and I could just feel how children would be on the side of Ficus.
I loved the underlying themes of friendship and happpy at being oneself. I think this is a good lesson, which children can learn through fun reads like this.
Your ending tied up nicely, the moral of the story and its happy ending satisfied me!
Well done!
Frankies Girl
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Some of your vocabulary might be a little too advanced for children. Eg. ambulated aghastly, apathetic and fervently They seemed out of theme with your other frivolous children's words.
The story was a perfect length to keep children's curiosity and attention.
Your poem is full of new hope for a heart that has finally become free of old hurts and is willing to open up to someone new.
Your emotions shine through and give light to those who may still be enclosed in their prisons of love - with no escape.
You describe your actions and are inspired to write down your feelings and allow everyone to see how you have changed, in the hope that some of your happiness will rub off and show that love still exists.
You are now waiting for an answer, which you hope will be the beginning of a wonderful new relationship.
Well done for sharing such an inspiring poem full of hope, energy and loving feelings.
Frankies Girl
Comment:
The flow of your poem was just right, and I admire you for sharing such personal feelings.
Have a look at where punctuation is missing or could improve your poem.
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Your poem is full of inspiration and hope! I really liked it!
You've used wonderful similies and you're rhyming added to your poem's attraction.
The emotions shine out and love is the main topic. Your lines offer dreams and a wish for a beautiful romance.
Well done for sharing such a profound piece.
Frankies Girl
Suggestions/errors:
Stanza 3 Line 1 Look at me, for I am a sign to the end of your rain. It might flow better is you change ..'to the end of your rain' into 'at the end of your rain'
Stanza 3 Line 2 will bring you the blue skies that will end your pain. I would take out 'the' before 'blue skies' as it would flow better.
In your last stanza I would replace 'wanna' with 'want to' as it continues the flow better.
Well you've sure told us the whole story in this poem!
You've used some nice imagery and a little bit of humour to put across your "love situation" and how it came about. It flowed well, with some speech and good descriptions.
The third person in the poem, "the villain" lost out to the main male character. who seems to have "charmed" and won over the heart of your "female character" wonderfully.
Mister "pink hair" will have to look elsewhere!
I think I've got the reader's curiosity at the right point, and maybe now they'll have to view this one to find out what I've commented on!
I think you have lots of good descriptions and scene setting here.
You say its the back of a longer story and I think it will do well.
Your main character Tark, shines through in this piece. You have already given the reader an insight into the path that lies before him.
I think the theme is also original and it would attract maybe, a teenage audience.
Well done and keep up the good work!
Frankies Girl
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Line 5 he never felt he really was one. Reads better he never felt he was really one.
Lines 9 & 10 Tark's father stood on the square and gifted all he saw with little gifts Reads better Tark's father stood in the square and gave little gifts to all he saw
In some parts you repeat words or images in close proximity. eg. His age. You could substitute these words and still give the same imagery you desire.
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You certainly now how to show the reader your inner feelings.
This piece wonderfully captures your theme of looking for answers to your questions in the world around you.
You show the solution to peace in the waves of the ocean. I always feel peaceful near the sea, with the the gentle splashing waves to calm my spirit.
You show calm in the howling wind blowing through the trees. Though the wind howls at times, to me, it's as if it can grab away your fears and take them far away from your troubled mind.
You conjure up the imagery of the past by describing shadows of the night. These dark silhouettes are memories long forgotten.
Once again, your final lines give inspiration to change your life in whatever way you desire; with birdsong, love and light in your soul!
Wonderful! I thoroughly enjoyed this one!
Keep up the good work!
Frankies Girl
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Suggestion:
Maybe you could put this poem into 2-3 short stanzas for even more impact on the reader.
Your piece has a good storyline full of nice detail and attention to character building. It flowed well and gave the reader a chance to get to know its characters.
It had a happy outcome, but I'm afraid I didn't feel satisfied! You built it up well to the end, but left me thinking "Not another dream ending."
Obviously, its your creation, but if you ever thought about selling it, I'm afraid publishers would have the same response.
Frankies Girl
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Some suggestions/grammatical observations:
Line 3 the apprehensions of a juvenile mind. “What would be the crowd be like?” “Will be the guys be cute?” & “The Director seems pansy” It would read better ...What would the crowd be like? Would the guys be cute? The Director seems a pansy.
Line beginning Today is the reunion of the class of 1994. Tense mix up. Should be Today was the reunion...
Have a better look at your punctuation and tenses.
This is a wonderful tribute to "non discrimination" in any form whatsoever.
Wouldn't it be exceptional, if we could all think as children do! We have so many fears and prejudices, that we don't have time to remember how nice it is, just to see someone smile. We don't need to react because of the person who is smiling; their colour, their status; their creed!
I think you Mom learnt a lesson from you that day on the bus, and she should be proud of you!
I admire you greatly and thank you for sharing your opinion so vividly!
Well done!
Frankies Girl
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This is a wonderful tribute to "non discrimation" in any form whatsoever.
Wouldn't it be exceptional, if we could all think as children do! We have so many fears and prejudices, that we don't have time to remember how nice it is, just to see someone smile. We don't need to react because of the person who is smiling; their colour, their status; their creed!
I think you Mom learnt a lesson from you that day on the bus, and she should be proud of you!
I admire you greatly and thank you for sharing your opinion so vividly!
Well done!
Frankies Girl
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Your poem has been written from your heart and has lots of hope and beauty in its lines.
What I don't understand (because you state this is about you) is, with so many strong feelings, (which you have written down admirably) why don't you just believe the words you have written?
I think people come into our lives for reason, and we should explore that reason inside out.
You poem is questioning and full of dreams. You have plans for your future with this person, but you won't get up and grab the opportunity to make them real.
Your last lines, though offering to be there for her, also seem a little defeatist! I would get a move on, if I were you, and not miss what could be the best thing that ever happened to you! What do you think?
You've heard the lines of a song, "It started with a kiss?" You've already done that!
Frankies Girl
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Some suggestions:
Your poem would read better set out into a few stanzas, which would separate a little more your thoughts and dreams.
Line 2 But than instead, I went running far out of sight Typo. should be But then instead...
Line 3 I was just to scared Should be I was just too scared
7 Lines from the end How your so hot like a fire burning typo. should be How you're so hot...
Have another look at where punctuation might improve your lines.
You have good character building lines in the text, backed up with vivid scene setting.
Your theme of family honour is strong and your main character carries it out very well to the end, despite his depicted age.
The whole piece, based on a chess tournament for honour, came over well, and allowed the reader to feel the emotions of Mr Mishki. He won't give up his fight, and at the end we find out why.
Your piece was very entertaining and paid much attention to detail. You ended at a point where the themes of "hope" and 'never giving up without a fight' shone through admirably.
Your story reflected the title very well.
Well done.
Frankies Girl
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Some comments/suggestions:
Line beginning these pieces, Mishki had never lost. When he had been younger, he had won Tense mix up. I would use ....When he was younger, he won
Line beginning “Must be age finally starting to catch me.” Flows better "(It) Must be age, finally catching up with me."
You have good descriptions, but I would cut them down to read the same with fewer words. Some seem a little longwinded.
With a little work on your 'passive' and 'showing' lines, you could get more impact with a better balance.
You said this was your favourite song so far, and it obviously has lots of meaning for you. The sun seems to be a strong focal point in your lyrics and this to me signifies energy, healing and strength; which your main character needs to rejuvenate his spirit.
He has obviously been hurt in love and needs to find himself and his path again. He is disillusioned and has much doubt about the relationship and once again, looks to the sun for his answers.
It's very simple but has some nice emotion in its lines.
What sort of music did you have in mind? To be, it seems like a ballad.
Well done.
Frankies Girl
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Comments/suggestions.
Line beginning hold on we'er goin for a ride Typo. Should be ..we're..
I would capitalize where necessary. You've got everything in lower case at the moment and the emotions are lost a little. I know it's not a poem, but lyrics need to read well too! Think about it on an album sleeve.
Watch your punctuation. eg. I'll
I felt the chorus should be cut and the extra lines used in the main lyrics instead.
You have told about your sad experience with someone who left your soul and mind in pieces.
Your story and descriptions, vividly explain the reasons as to your "rainy heart" and how that lead to a tragedy, when you couldn't take it anymore!
I admire you greatly for writing this piece and having the courage to share it!
Anyone can tell you, it will be alright, but you will have to let time heal you and see for yourself that things will become brighter in your life in the future.
Your imagery is very vivid and thought provoking and the flow allows the reader to feel what you went through, and are still going through.
I wish you innerpeace and lots of happiness in your life. Something I truly believe you deserve!
Your story was really original and with a fast pace.
You introduce your main characters early and their little mannerisms or faults. They are described cleverly - The nagging wife. The henpecked husband, who can never do anything right! The "cry wolf" neighbour and the 'adulterer,' who just happened to be your main character's lover! Very clever!
Your scene setting is excellent and your imagination and descriptions, very vivid. The conversations were very realistic too!
Poor cat!
I loved the idea of Arnie! He was really cute!
The humour in this piece was brilliant and the story had good tension and intertwining imagery, which worked very well.
I liked the ending, which stopped at the right point, and tied up everything with a moral.
Well done for such an entertaining piece, that should be read by all!
Frankies Girl
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Some suggestions/comments/grammatical errors:
Line beginning “Joe,” it started. “we really do not have a lot of time for questions.” Put a capital on "We.. and a full stop after "Joe."
Line beginning even think of what two millions dollars could Take the 's' away from 'million'
Title Yesterday Underline to be consistent.
Line beginning She invited me in and we sat down to an outstanding dinner. Your imagery would have had more impact, if you just named what you had to eat.
Line beginning The police busted through the front It should be The police burst through the door
Line beginning luxury because I thought I would not truly die. Some naïve part Typo. 'Niaive.'
Watch your punctuation, which was lacking in some places.
After seeing your request on the plug page a number of times, I decided to review your work.
Your poem uses simple words that conjure up lots of sad images.
It's obviously giving an account of a survivor of the September 11th tragedy, who cannot come to terms with the terrible experience, and has buried all inside.
Your first stanza, details your life after as a survivor. Your photo filled walls are still the same and untarnished, though your loved one is no longer here. The monster you refer to was death, and you managed to "slip through its teeth" when you survived.
Stanza two, goes on to show that time has passed and the once fresh earth on the graves of victims, have now dried. You tell of the victims, who are still living - be they survivors of the families of survivors themselves - who are still suffering the aftermath of this terrible tragedy. You don't feel part of that, as you do not class yourself as a victim. Maybe you just can't accept it happened and won't allow it to hurt you again.
Stanza three, almost oozes with your feelings on not being affected I do not feel the World's distress. I curse my cheerful mind.. yet you feel left behind, because you cannot experience the pain that needs to come out. It's hidden deep within you.
Stanza four, then looks to the future, which everyone can see but you, when the time will come and the tragedy will hit you hard. At this time, that monster would have won, and only you'll be able to see what damage was done to your soul. This will be the time for grieving, acceptance and healing.
Stanza five, talks about time moving on and you grieving alone. You return to the day that claimed so many, and show that it's gone and so has your loved one and your heart.
Stanza six, details the the last resting place of your friend, who's funeral seems long ago and has left no memorial to honour him. You find comfort in faith, which you feel is enough to keep you going for now.
Your words are sad and flow well and are an admirable tribute to this day; which will never be forgotten!
It rhymed, but did not take away from the seriousness of the emotions. I wish you innerpeace!
Your story is very sweet and full of good personal emotions and details.
Your fishing trip made me giggle, especially the 'burping fish.'
The underlying theme of love was very subtle yet shone through admirably.
The story flowed at a good pace and was very easy to read.
I love the end line I had been hooked after all. which wonderfully concluded your story and its theme.
Well done.
Frankies Girl
ps. Love the photo!
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some suggestions:
Lines 3&4 but we did find a 10-foot-high ledge Reads better as ten foot high ledge
Line beginning hatch was set in a 4-foot by 4-foot concrete slab - I would change this to ..set in a four by four foot concrete slab I think the reader will understand.
Line beginning minnows only. If we had meant to catch the word 'only' after minnows is unnecessary.
Your poem gives lots of historical details into events which contributed to colonial america.
Your set the scene and give the date as summer sixteen se’enty-four in the new Virginia colony. You detail the battles between Native Americans and the settlers and how Bacon took it into his own hands to go to battle. You show unity of black and white soldiers, who fought side by side for what they believed was the right thing to do.
You continue with the battle of power and wills between Bacon and Berkeley and how their constant fight for power and control was resolved in the hanging of Bacon's lieutenants.
Your history tour then goes on to describe slavery and the prejudice in the "hearts of the ruling class" against black and white soldiers fighting side by side.
You round up your thoughts and historical facts, in the the final line "The country we know as the US of A."
I found it interesting to read, as I don't know much about American history, but also sad at the way the Native Americans were treated as well as the Black Americans. It seems throughout history, someone always has to pay for others deeds!
Frankies Girl
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Comments: The poem, though very factual, lost its rythym in a few places, losing its impact a little.
The use of colours and bold, was a litle hard on the eyes.
Some of your lines rhyme and some don't, which gives the poem a feeling of untidiness at times.
This first chapter allows us to go on a journey with Karla, your main character.
You move in logical sequence and give the reader an introduction to why Karla has decided to leave and follow her true destiny. Along the way, we find out her "history" and family details. She is fragile and from your characterisation, we find out why.
You cleverly put her in a car and give us the feeling of her journey whilst driving and her journey in life and the unknown.
You give excellent background information on Karla. Your insight into her character is full and gives the reader every single emotion she feels, how she looks and how she thinks. I think you've allowed us to almost get inside her head. Well done. eg The sun, now just making its way over the horizon, bringing daylight into existence again, and shedding the nights shroud of shadows behind it. But, shadows never disappeared in her mind,..
Excellent scene setting, general descriptions and emotions.
I loved the imagery/simile you used here. Even though this was her family, what was left of it anyway, she knew they were all only a thread away of being severed from her life. To me, this shows her feelings wonderfully and also the fragility of her family.
Your first chapter ends at a good point which urges the reader to continue onto the next one - just to find out what happens to Karla.
Your idea is original and full of raw emotions and thought provoking lines.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and can see why you have were awarded an orange ribbon.
An overall good read. Keep writing!
Frankies Girl
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Comments/suggestions:
First Para Line beginning What are you doing?" she whispered once again as if it were the only thing she could mutter over and over ever since she left her husband sitting in his usual chair in the suburban living room home he occupied, surrounded by empty beer cans and the TV set on, as he slept it off in the usual nightly routine. I would break these down into 2-3 sentences for easier reading.
Para 2 Line 2 them, the kids now grown had went off to live their own lives Typo. should be ...had gone off to live..
Para 2 Lines 2-5 Her daughter, now married with her own little boy, and her son, who had traveled off to what he felt was a better life, at least a better life for him, confused as he was both then and now, to the big city, the 'Big Speakeasy' of New Orleans. I would break these lines up like this Her daughter was now married with her own little boy. Her son, who had traveled off to what he felt was a better life - at least a better life for him - was confused.....
I would break down some of your longer sentences into shorter ones, for easier reading and flow.
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