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Rated: E | (4.5)
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Hello Tim Chiu

This is a wonderful, heart-felt love poem that in its sincerity avoids the clichés that are too often found in this kind of poem. I like the way you bring in faith and God which really illustrates the divine spark within loving relationships. If God is love, surely we are closer to God when we love in turn. The poem flows very well and you use rhyme to excellent effect here.

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Mark


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Review of Lest We Forget  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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Hello Winnie Kay

This is a beautiful, poignant little poem that focuses less on the destruction and tragedy of 9/11 but more on the positive bond it created between people. That's a very positive message, to maintain that bond and not forget. You use meter and rhyme to wonderful effect in this poem and I think it would work well read aloud. Congratulations on having this featured in the current poetry newsletter.

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Mark


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Rated: E | (5.0)
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Hello Howler of the Moon

This is a wonderful nature poem about the four elements (earth, water, fire and air). You highlight both their essential power and their fragility. I love the structure of this poem, especially how you finish each of the five line stanzas with a single word that really captures the heart of that particular element.

I really enjoyed reading this poem and hope to read more of your work in the future.

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Mark


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Review of Ouroboros  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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Hello Ashen Sunflower

This is a beautiful little poem that flows wonderfully and I think it would be a great piece to read aloud. I can't remember the specific requirements of the pantoum form but I remember enjoying examples of it I've read in the past. I really enjoyed reading this one as well! I love the positivity of it. Put a smile on my face. Couldn't spot any errors and I think this is truly deserving of a full 5 stars. I look forward to reading more of your work.

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Mark


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Review of Nature's Grace  
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Hello Dave's gone until 5/22/2024

This is a beautiful little poem that expresses the difficulty writers have in trying to put into words what nature has perfected. I think many readers here on WDC will be able to relate to this choice of subject matter. I certainly can. I really like the trois-par-huit form you've used here. The poem flows well with great choice of rhyme words. I couldn't find any errors and enjoyed this immensely, thus the full 5 star rating.

Congratulations on having this poem featured in the poetry newsletter.

Best wishes,
Mark


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Rated: E | (4.5)
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Hello Tim Chiu

Although not much of a sports fan, I really enjoyed this poem and would rate it one of the very best I've read of yours. You've got good rhythm and pace here, helped by skilful use of rhyme.

I love the subtle humour as well (especially of 'those clowns' which made me smile).

I think this would be an good poem to read aloud.

Write on!

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Mark


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Review of Wayward Word  
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Rated: E | (3.5)
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Hello InkSpout

This is a poem that I'm sure many readers on here will relate to. I know I often struggle to find that elusive 'wayward' word.

Overall this flows pretty well but it does feel like a draft of a poem rather than a finished piece. I spotted a few errors:

You have one m too many in 'momments'.
'Oppertunity' should be 'opportunity'.
You don't need the apostrophe in 'journey's'.

I hope this helps. With a bit more editing you could have a very good poem here. As it stands it already has a lot of potential.

Keep writing!

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Mark


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Rated: E | (4.5)
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Hello The prodigal son returns 2023.

This is a delightful, uplifting poem about the transient nature of storms and embracing the good things while those storms pass through (in life as in nature). There's a magical feel to the poem even without the mention of fairies. Your words flow well and I enjoyed reading this.

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Mark


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Review of Ash and Onus  
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Hello Deona

This is a very bleak, atmospheric poem with effective descriptions. Your words flow well with some arresting turns of phrase. I particularly like your last line which makes for a very powerful finish. The mood you create with your words is evocative of the picture which inspired them -- really brilliant picture!

Write on!

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Mark


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Review of One Word  
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Hello Choconut

This is a very powerful, emotive poem about how one word can trigger powerful memories of childhood pain and trauma. Your description is very apt and insightful -- events in our childhoods can indeed have an impact on us our entire lives.

Your use of short lines in this poem gives it a lot of pace. It has a raw feel, a little rough around the edges befitting the subject matter.

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Mark


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Hello ChrisDaltro-Chasing Moonbeams

This is a very personal, powerful poem about love and loss. It's a heartfelt eulogy to your husband. It's no easy task to turn such heart-breaking grief into poetry but you've done a great job here. You use rhyme effectively and your words flow well.

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Review of the melt  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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Hello softblood

This is a beautifully crafted little poem about the coming of spring. The title fits the poem well. You make every word count which is vital in such short poems. I love how you contrast the warming of the weather with the warming / softening of the heart. That's clever and thoughtful.

I enjoyed reading this today.

Write on!

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Mark


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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
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Hello fisfall

This is a delightfully light-hearted little poem about a chance encounter. I love the wordplay with fun & fund in your title. The poem itself flows smoothly. I notice this is written for a contest. I wish you well with it. I presume the words you highlight in bold are prompt words for the contest, and you've used them very creatively.

Didn't spot any errors and really enjoyed reading this.

Write on!

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Mark


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Review of We the Readers  
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Hello Tab

This is a very inspirational poem; a great motivator for us writers to get our words out there so they can be our legacy and outlive us. I certainly think many of your readers here on WDC will be prompted by your words to keep writing and to seek publication.

Your words flow well and you've obviously put a lot of thought into your word choice. I particularly love the image of the 'static time machine'. Your title fits the poem well too.

Thanks for sharing your work.


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Review of Requiem  
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Hello Logan

This is another atmospheric, emotional poem about loss. You have a great gift for description. You also have a good ear for rhyme and rhythm. Your use of short lines give the poem a tight, fast pace and this really is a joy to read. I also think it would be effective read aloud.

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Review of Afterglow  
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Hello Logan

This is a wonderfully evocative, atmospheric poem. Your description is very apt, as is the title. It's very easy for poetry about love to be clichéd and unoriginal but you put a personal touch here which rises above that. You also use description well, drawing the reader into the scene. I love your use of rhyme as well (ember/remember is excellent).

Keep writing!

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Mark


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Review of Silence  
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Hello Fictiøn Ðiva the Wørd Weava

This is a wonderful poem, reflecting on both positive and negative aspects of silence. I love how you've used alliteration. This helps give the poem a lot of pace and rhythm. I think it's very clever how in the early part of the poem silence is something soft, tranquil and welcome but then it turns into something considerably more violent and very unwelcome. I think this will be a new way of viewing silence for many readers.

A thought-provoking piece, I much enjoyed reading.

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Mark


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Review of Colors  
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Hello Kylie McKee

I love how you've used colour in this poem to describe the variety of emotions you express. This construct makes for a creative and original take on the well-worn subject of a relationship break-up.

Your writing flows beautifully. You've chosen your words carefully to create the written equivalent to a stream of conscious thought. Writing like this creates an immediacy and intensity which really draws the reader in.

Write on!
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Mark


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Review of Moonlight  
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Hello Kayla_Burns92

This is a beautiful, inspiring poem about overcoming fear with wisdom and the experience of age.

I found the pacing a little bit uneven. I think this is mostly due to your use of ellipses (...) which when used too much can leave the reader feeling like they're missing out on something as ellipses are often used to denote gaps in a text. It might be worth cutting back on these. That's just my opinion of course.

Overall a very enjoyable poem. Thanks for sharing.

Keep writing!

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Mark


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Hello Tim Chiu

This is a thoughtful, positive, uplifting poem on the subject of love and grace, reflecting on the example shown by God. As your description suggests, this is very appropriate for Easter time especially with the poem's religious undertones. Good choice of title too.

Write on!

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Hello Cynaemon

Haiku and acrostics are two of my favourite forms of poetry so I was intrigued by how you have used these two forms to write on the same subject, seeing a picture of a plant growing out of an eggshell. I think they really compliment each other, and you use both forms to great effect. The flow of the acrostic was slightly uneven but it's still a great poem.

I really enjoyed reading these short poems today. Thanks for sharing your work.

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Mark


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Review of Wonderland  
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Hello Jeff

This is a cleverly constructed invitation to go exploring down the rabbit hole into the world of wonderland. It's a good use of the picture prompt -- great picture.

Your use of short lines and rhyme give the poem strong rhythm and a fast, even flow. It's very easy to read.

I really like how you use the repeating line.

Congratulations on having this featured in the poetry newsletter.

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Review of Hourglass  
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Hello Sum1

The hourglass shape of this poem is very striking on the screen, and the poem is just as effective as its structure. Your use of rhyme helps the poem to flow smoothly. It is a thoughtful reflection on time and ageing. As such I think many readers will relate to the subject. I particularly like the part early on about becoming whole through giving a part of ourselves. This very much resonates with my own philosophy.

I couldn't spot any errors.

Congratulations on having this featured in the poetry newsletter.

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Review of Velvet Night  
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Hello Miranda

As an introvert I know how important quiet alone time can be. I certainly would go crazy without such moments, and you make a great job of describing their benefits here. Your words flow well, making this a pleasure to read.

Keep writing!

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Mark


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Review of Sweet Magpie  
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Hello Mina~

This is a delightful little poem that really put a smile on my face. First time I've heard of someone being woken up every morning by the song of a magpie. Very original and fun. Early in the poem, 'word' should have an s on the end.

Otherwise great work *Bigsmile*

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