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Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
*Balloonp**Cupcakeb**Tiara**Delight*Happy Anniversary Max! I am happy to review to celebrate you at our "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group 12th anniversary party raid! *Delight*


*Balloonp*The title and theme of this contest is relevant as it emphasizes an important aspect of writing and storytelling. Your inviting introduction gives some valueable points to consider and gives us a rationale for the contest topic. *Thumbsup*

*Confettib*The rules and expectations of the written pieces are clearly defined and adding some drop note titles with more detailed specifics is helpful. I like that you have the basics on the page as returning people do not need to keep seeing all the detail. The drop note is available and saves room on the page..which could get long. *Wink* Very practical.

*Balloono*I can see how new members will want to read the dropnotes as there is vital information. and I think you answer every possible question a person might have. *Star* The prizes are generous and the guidelines to what is accepted are clear. The judging criteria is really helpful to show people what you will be looking for. It adds weight to the seriousness of the contest, as it is really meant to help people improve in this area of writing.

*Confettir* You do a great job of showing specifically how to post as a lot of people still don't get the visual clue. The links to stuff is convenient too and the items can serve the writers here. The writing is coherent and easy to follow without a glitch!

*Cupcakev*The page is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and well organized with effective use of colour font. The banner is appealing and unique. The symbolism rocks as it is easy to get the message!

*Star*Thanks for creating and hosting this useful and awesome contribution to the WDC community!

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Review of Trinity  
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Rated: 18+ | N/A (Review only item.)
*Balloonp**Cupcakeb**Tiara**Delight*Happy WDC Anniversary Max! I am happy to review to celebrate you at our "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group 12th anniversary party raid! *Delight*

*Cupcakev* I enjoy cinquains and your theme title is intriguing. Good choice.

*Cupcakey*I loved the simile! Wow! Three different essences of relationship and seeking love. This is quite an original idea. I liked the magic of ravens and the word 'abide" suggests the calm careful graceful swan.

*Cupcakeo* The form is well composed with apt syllables and line count. The punctuation suit the flow especially the colon. The use of assonance of long 'i' and 'ai' and consonance of "r" and "s" create a coherence to the flow and make for a pleasing soundscape as I read aloud. *Thumbsup*

*Starstruck* The title suits the theme and the images are vivid. I appreciate the romanticism and idealism. Thanks for sharing this evocative vision.

Thanks for all the wonderful contributions you have made at WDC over the years. Keep on being the *Star* you are.

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Review of A Shattered Mask  
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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Balloonp**Cupcakeb**Tiara**Delight*Happy anniversary Slime-j! I am happy to review to celebrate you at our "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group 12th anniversary party raid! *Delight*

Wow. I like the title and concept of this dark poem with its psychological vibe. You really capture the fleeting voices and masks of one fearful to be real, or uncertain of who they are, fearful of the world's judgement, caught in a cycle. Scary!

I like the weaving of the poem's free verse and the awareness that dawns in the end. I feel hope that the speaker does indeed have an inkling of the true soul self and maybe will drop the masks. *Smile*

The free flow suits the theme and emotional content. The imagery is vivid: corridors that scream, cracked mask, seeds flourishing. etc. Wonderful contrasts as mood ebbs and flows. It does reflect what a thought filled mind can do to keep us distracted from who is real. *Facepalm* Thoughts that cause misery.

This dark revery makes an impact and now I am curious about the rest of the story. You ask a question in the end..that seeks a response from the reader...and perhaps the self. What would the higher self say? Might me cool to write the solution.*Smile*

Thanks for sharing such personal and potent expression. Wow!*Starstruck*
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Review of Snowed In!  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Balloonp**Cupcakeb**Tiara**Delight*Happy Anniversary Genipher! I am happy to review to celebrate you at our "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group 12th anniversary party raid! *Delight*

*snow* I could not resist another winter trek! LOL I have been snowed in, though luckily we had enough to eat and my landlord had a generator so at least I had a little power. It is an experience that certainly has happened to people. I recall when I was in university there was a freak snow storm that socked the town for days!! People had to bring supplies on snowmobiles.

*Cupcakev* I see that this was for a prompt contest and I think it makes a great story starter! It would jar people's creative thinking and maybe spur them to always be prepared. Hopefully the family would know about white pine needle tea. Might not help if you live in the city. *Wink*
Lots of scope here as you do not say whether the power was on or off, which could make a difference to survival. And scary to think that there is NOTHING in the house to eat?

*Cake*The writing is clear with enough information to set the tale. Even the tone is there. Good job! I wonder if anyone picked it to write about. *Smile*

*Star*Thanks for sharing your creativity and for all of your contributions to WDC over the years. Hope to see you at the Power party. If not, have fun fishing! Nicer than freezing. *Laugh*
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Review of Haiku  
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Rated: E | (4.0)
*Balloonp**Cupcakeb**Tiara**Delight*Happy Anniversary Genipher! I am happy to review to celebrate you at our "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group 12th anniversary party raid! *Delight* I hope you can join in with a review as well! *Wink*

*Santahat* It is hot here so I thought I would check out your cool haiku! I never saw one with the theme of Santa. (nowadays I guess it would be senryu} LOL I enjoyed the light hearted vibration and clear detail of the vision in this short poem! Wonderful for the topic and season.

*Balloonp* I see you use the traditional 5-7-5 and show your observations of the that moment in time vividly. I would drop capital letters as Haiku rarely uses them but for names. Usually they do not have sentence structures but rather a phrase and turning point in the last phrase. You have that as we hear and see the man and then notice the bag. I wanted to drop the word "and" but as you have a verb in the last line it might not work. I wonder how to make this more concise. *Wink*

*Cupcakev* We now know that haiku do not have to have so many syllables as we cannot really count the same as Japanese form. Less is more to leave the reader intrigued and discover for himself the aha moment. I like that we can guess that the guy is Santa without being told.

*Delight*Still as a picture poem it works to capture that moment and is fun to read. I could see it for sure. What a great Christmas poem especially for kids! *Starstruck*

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)
*Balloonp**Cupcakeb**Tiara**Delight*Hi Hooves! Yay I am happy to review your piece at "I Write in 2019"! *Cat*

*Cat2* The title drew my curiosity and it makes it sound the cat has a job! I love cats.

*Dog1* Oh, this poem is so sweet with a vivid portrait of walking dogs and the coming of fall. I could so imagine the bassett hound! *Heart* I like the surprise of the cat and the anticipation in the last line. I had to laugh. What else would be in a dog's mind but treats. LOL

*Cat2* The well composed poem was well composed in quatrains with a pleasing flow and tender tone which made me feel the poet's love for animals. It really captured the friendships.

*Dog2* I appreciated the personification of August and the summer's "mewing call." *Thumbsup*

*Starstruck*This was fun vision to enter into and you wove in idea of an amazon delivery cat in a coherent and believable way. *Smile* Thanks for sharing your critters with us too.

Write on!
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Review of Beginner  
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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Balloonp**Cupcakeb**Tiara**Delight*Welcome to WDC Katelyn! I am happy to review to celebrate you at our "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group 12th anniversary party raid! *Delight*

*Cupcakev* I enjoyed motivational and philosophical wisdom so was happy to find your poem. It has a nice bit of wisdom and was fun to ponder!

*Cupcakey*I liked the positive inviting tone of voice with its intent to allay fears. The poem seems to be a free style, which suits the theme and energy. I see you do some rhyme lines which add to the flow. eg. "nervous and Service", "journey and worry". It was the start of an abab scheme and did not continue to the end. *Smile*

*Cupcakeo*The repeating of the main idea at the end is emphatic and rounds out the poem nicely! Good advice. *Thumbsup*

*Star* Thanks for sharing your vision and craft. Write on as you follow your muse.
Have fun at WDC. I hope you find a home here. *Smile*

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Balloonp**Cupcakeb**Tiara**Delight*Hi Detective! I am happy to review to celebrate you at our "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group 12th anniversary party raid! *Delight*

*Cupcakev* What a lovely vision of the beach at sunset in which I can feel the sentiment of the poet. It is so cool how you have used the prompt words..I assume the bolded ones are, and I recognize the quotes. Brilliant!

*Cupcakey*I enjoyed reading the verses aloud as you have effectively applied techniques like assonance and consonance. The "s" sound is prevalent and adds to the over all flow and soundscape.

*Cupcakev* The images are clear and I was drawn right into the poem with its first lines. I love watching gulls and later can imagine the golden waves. Interesting repetition of the "paradise" line worked well.

*Star* Thanks for sharing your vivid and evocative vision which made me ponder. *Smile*
Follow your muse as you write on! *Star*

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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Balloonp**Cupcakeb**Tiara**Delight*Happy days, Maryann! Your baby is 12! *Salute* I am happy to review to celebrate you at our "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group 12th anniversary party raid! *Delight* We miss you at the party!

*Cupcakev* Wow! I see I did not review this before and do love to visit this item to pick things to read. It is so convenient to have your key items in one place. I often think it would be good for me to do this now I have room in premium. *Wink* I even see some poems in there I have not reviewed. *Shock2*

*Cupcakev* I like how you set up the page with a bright little visual self portrait with a quote by Dr. Seuss. It shows your originality and sunny positive attitude. *Star* The way you have organized with sub titles is appealing too. I wonder about the headings being a little bigger. *Wink* It really shows off the wide variety of items that you play with. Wonderful!

*Cupcakev* I notice at the top where your anniversary item is...you need to change the 16 to 17 I think to keep current with the item. *Wink*

*Cupcakev* I love the space signature at the bottom. The colours are so you as well! Beautiful ending. Impressive tribute to your gifts. *Starstruck*

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Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)
*Balloonp**Cupcakeb**Tiara**Delight*Happy Summer Hooves! I am happy to review to celebrate you at our "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group 12th anniversary party raid! *Delight*

*Balloonp*Yay! It is great to see you enter the challenge and I love acrostics!
Using Jane Austen as a key word fit the prompt and your chosen words for each letter are well chosen. The poem expresses the essence of the author, her gifts and motivation.*Star*

*Balloonb*I like the celebratory words like dream, treasure trove, fame that make it a tribute raising the authoress to a high place. The last line shows a true author quality as writing is life.*Quill* And letters were the way of communicating as well so it fits. She loved to stay in touch. *Smile*

*Star*Thanks for sharing your vision of the famed Jane Austen. I enjoyed the read.
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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Balloonp**Cupcakeb**Tiara**Delight*Hi Rachel! I am happy to review to celebrate you as a dedicated member and leader at our "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group 12th anniversary party raid! *Delight* You are so appreciated. *Heart*

*Cupcakev* Yay! What a great word search from your cupcake challenge. I like how you feature the main qualities of the group and its top leaders. It was fun to find the words though the word FUN eluded me for the longest time. It was the last word I found and yet we do have the most FUN!*Laugh*

*Cupcakey*I see you used the word Captains too instead of Guardians, the name we use now. I still think of us as captains on the starship too. LOL Easier to say and write too. Thanks for the memories. *Wink*

*Star*Thanks for playing at our party in true leadership fashion! *Heart* Have fun!

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Review of KEYBOARD  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Balloonp**Cupcakeb**Tiara**Delight*Hi Sonali!
I am so happy to review to celebrate your dedication as a supportive Power Guardian at our "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group
12th anniversary party raid! *Delight* You rock!


I love acrostics and music so it was cool to find your colourful poem about a keyboard! *Delight* I like how the two acrostics with the same key word share different vision and qualities. Impressive. *Star*

It is awesome how you used those large fancy letters. I still don't have the hang of them. You put them on the page in a fancy way that is readable and each line corresponds to the letter clearly. *Thumbsup* Using a different colour for each acrostic is effective and the two colours are pleasing on the page.

The first acrostic is brilliant as I saw a bit of a metaphor with the image of black and white keys , brothers and the word relationship. The harmony of the keys played together could mirror how people and races could work together. Something to ponder. The picture you paint is so clear and the words effectively chosen to describe a piano and the notion of "soul" of music is profound. *Thumbsup*
It was pleasant to read aloud and wow, you even have it rhyme perfectly! How harmonious of you. *Heart*

The second acrostic with the same theme has a different feel to it and describes the effect of the music on listeners. It was a delight to read with its bits of alliteration and assonance. I love the image of kaleidoscope and the concept of enthrall! *Star*

Thanks for sharing your creative vision that gave me something to ponder and enjoy. I loved it! *Starstruck*

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
*Treepine*Greetings! Thank you so much for entering the "Haiku Hunt Contest! *Delight* Here I am with my brief comments on your shining entry.

*Ant* *Delight* I like how you speak to the ant as it reminds me of Issa's way of doing that. I notice you say "ants" in line one but then go to the singular "beady body". Lovely description as I could really see it.

*Ant* I wanted to know stay out of where as they are on the wall already. The poem feels like two pictures: the ants on the wall, one somewhere else. I would like to see more clarity. I get the contrast of the ants creeping and the annoyance of the poet though! *Thumbsup*

*Star*Thanks for sharing your haiku vision. Issa would smile, I am sure! *Wink*

Good luck in the contest! *Shamrock*

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Treepine*Greetings! Thank you so much for entering the "Haiku Hunt Contest! *Delight* Here I am with my brief comments on your shining entry.

*Spider* I loved the contrast of the black spider on the white wall. "pristine" is evocative and I appreciate the vision of the word "scales". Effective word choices that depict your observations clearly and also pleasant to read aloud. *Star*

*Web1*The last line is a fine cut line as i jump from the spider on the wall to the dripping tap, which makes me think of a bathtub! I shudder as I hope I am not in the tub at the time. Spiders creep me out! *Laugh*

*Spider* I am not sure you need the word "nearby" though it does give the idea of how close the tap and spider are. I think I would still get the idea. Still, it did not detract from the vision.

*Star* Thanks for sharing this wonderful haiku. I think Issa would smile! *Thumbsup*

Good luck in the contest! *Shamrock*

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#1300305 by Maryann - House Martell
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for entry "Fickle World
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
*Sun* Hi Carly! I am happy to review your piece in "I Write 2019!" *Delight* I saw this contest as well. Those photos are evocative!

*Sneaker1* I enjoyed your insightful response to the prompt. You capture the dichotomy brilliantly and using the shoes as metaphor for life is awesome. Wow! *Thumbsup*

*Sneaker2* I entered into your vision with ease as I could identify with the commentary you make. The chosen words and ideas created a potent picture. The only thing I might tweak is the punctuation. I see you used some periods to great advantage and yet I think it would be more powerful a read if you put them in other places where you have complete thoughts so we can pause and take it in.
eg. One that really struck me as needed was after "shine". It took me out of the read trying to follow with "the Public." I think consistency is key. *Wink* Just my thought.

I wonder if there is another strong action word for "leave" where you say "It will leave you... as you use the word "leaving" in the next line. Rather than repeat that idea, what else could the world do to you as it turns its back. smirk? glare? something?*Wink*

*Star*The dark tone really came through in the pessimistic parts and I like the encouragement at the end! A warning and yet a call to keep going and be prepared. Cool!

Thanks for sharing this vivid vision and how your muse listened to those shoes! *Laugh* Wonderful craft!

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Review of Sated  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP* Yay fivesixer! Happy Happy wishes on your WDC Anniversary. I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Star*

The cover picture is so cool on this item and gives food for thought about the theme of drowning in dreams. I would not like to dream of drowning as I like to have my feet on the ground even if I do go into swim! *Facepalm* Guess a fear of letting go into the unknown, or drowned in a past life. LOL

I enjoyed reading the free verse and the way you divide it into three parts each with a specific image and POV. The first verse has a vivid image and I could relate to not ever feeling free so that the free float in the water would not be relateable. I like the line about it having a heart beat of its own. Reminds me of whales and the oneness of earth. *Smile*

The second verse held unique concept, which was interesting to ponder.. organizing the chaos. *Thumbsup* I enjoyed the rhyme and flow here as well.

The last verses feel sad to me and the repeated line is dramatic and effective. I feel like the poet would like to get away and that dream life is as overwhelming as reality. IT is sad that the mind cannot work out the issues of its daytime, even in sleep dream.

The water metaphor is carried right through the poem and the last line is a potent image. *Star*

Thanks for sharing your unique vision and craft that drew me and had me pondering. *Heart* Awesome. I like your style.

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star* Thanks for all of your wonderful contributions down through the years here at WDC! *Heart*

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Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
*Sun* Happy Summer ruwth! I am happy to review your contest entry for "I Write in 2019!"

*Delight* I admire those who can write stories and kudos to those who can write a story in a few words! Wow! The title is evocative and draws attention and my curiosity as well as gives a clue to the theme. Good choice. *Thumbsup*

*Fairy2*Gosh! In 75 words (yep, I counted!) you portrayed this experience of estrangement so vividly. I could feel Teedy's sadness at the beginning, her hope when she got the letter and her disappointment at the end. There was a finality to it with the chosen end words. I felt the door close and now hope that Teedy will just move on and realize that her sister has her own road and may realize the loss eventually.

It was interesting that the sister sent a note near her birthday...as now she is the one who made a contact. *Think* It shows she knows her sister might still care *Heart* and not able to deal with her own stuff yet. And it can give Teedy the knowledge that her sister is still out there.

*Quill*I enjoyed the read even with the long sentence structures. It seems realistic as a situation too! Thanks for sharing this clear vision in so few words. *Star*

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Rated: E | (4.0)
Hi Tim Chiu! I caught your poem on the Read and Review and happy to review to celebrate you! *Delight*

I enjoyed reading your verses aloud for they flowed smoothly with fine rhyme and effective sound combinations. I liked the constrasting thoughts and emotions you convey as you consider love and lost love. The idea of the inner child being able to see past it all is lovely.*Thumbsup*

The one thing I noticed is that you begin and end the poem with the "I" voice and in the middle you speak to us with "you". The second verse threw me out a bit though the imagery is vivid with the ship and the commentary is potent. Is it the same I who has the eagle eye? I feel it would be more coherent if you continued to use the I and My. eg. My emotions become... etc. *Wink* maybe.

I like the reflective tone in the middle with its wisdom and the ideas of the "treasure chest" and inner child. *Smile*

Thanks for sharing your vision that inspires one to ponder and to consider the power of forgiveness. *Star*

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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
*Treepine*Greetings! Thank you so much for entering the "Haiku Hunt Contest! *Delight* Here I am with my brief comments on your shining entry.

*Spider* I like the comparison of the dew and rainbows. I could make the connection to the light catching the dew and creating rainbows. Lovely cut line and aha moment. I find that part of haiku always a challenge! *Salute*

*Spider*The one glitch for me is the word 'Orb". I assume in means spider and in haiku the image is usually real rather than something vague that we may have to guess at. To me orb means circle so "orb's web is a bit confusing. *Wink*

*Spider* The haiku form and intent is well done. I would leave off the capital letters as few are used in haiku.

*Star* I enjoyed entering your vision in this minimalist haiku poem. Great tribute to Issa!

Good luck in the contest! *Shamrock*

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#1300305 by Maryann - House Martell
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Review of My Bedfellow  
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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Treepine*Greetings! Thank you so much for entering the "Haiku Hunt Contest! *Delight* Here I am with my brief comments on your shining entry.

*Bug*I so relate to your image of mosquito although I can hear them farther away than my ear especially at night! LOL I like how you address the mosquito as if you are speaking to it in the first line. *Thumbsup* I am sure Issa would agree.

*Bug* I did wonder if the second line could be less of a sentence as you use one in line one so that it flows like a phrase, line one and two together. Even dropping "it is" would work. I have found it is sometimes easier to get a clear flow with less syllables too. *Smile* We are so used to the strict 5-7-5 format.

*Bug*Thanks for honouring the insect clan in the way of Issa!

Good luck in the contest! *Shamrock*

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#1300305 by Maryann - House Martell
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Rated: E | (3.5)
*Delight**Quill* Hi Tatsuyakemi! Thanks for your entry into our "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group mini challenge. *Star*

*Quill*It was interesting to learn some of the beliefs and customs of the Ainu people. I do not know much about this culture. The passing of the string is sweet. I wonder what it meant. Was it for luck?

*Quill* In the last line "deads" should be "dead". I think you made a typo. *Wink*
In the ritual of the bears line, did you mean that they killed the bears to send them back to the original world? I would break the line into two lines. eg. They sent them back..." I wonder why they did this.

*Smile* I would love to know more details about the Ainu.

*Quill* It is interesting too that in most ancient cultures Nature plays the divine role. I think we need to get back to looking after the Great Mother Earth. *Heart*

*Quill* Thanks for sharing this cool information.

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Rated: E | (4.0)
*Delight*{size"4} Happy Solstice Jeannie and thanks for entering into our "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group writing challenge! *Salute*

*Quill* I enjoyed reading your tribute to indigenous culture in your area! It was interesting to learn about the names of places. I did not know that "rice" was one of their verbs. There is a Rice lake near by here too and I believe it was Ojibwe country at one time. *Wink*

*Smile*I like how you add details about cultural foods and customs as it adds an educational aspect. Sharing your own experiences gives the essay authenticity and reality. I didn't know they had such spice food. *Think* Your commentary makes me want to visit the museums there. I love history.

*Sun* The essay was easy to read and follow with a nice mix of story and fact.

The beginning of your 4th paragraph threw me a bit as it seems disconnected. A quick edit to something like...
I celebrate Indigenous People Day by....turning on...to watch...dancing. I found out that..."*Wink*

Also, the paragraph about food also talked abour music and the line was long. I know you were bound by the Word count but I can see adding more details about the music in its own paragraph.

*Star* I had fun and learned a lot from your piece! Thanks for sharing.

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Review of Kevin Locke  
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hiya Prosperous Snow! Thanks for taking on this week's Power Challenge! *Delight*


*Quill* It is so cool to find out about this hoop dancer and that his art is dedicated to Baha'u'llah. *Smile* Thanks for the link to his awesome craft.

*Quill* Your poem captures the essence of this artist and I like how you describe his intent and his gifts. "poetry in motion" is right on!

*Quill*The free verse suits the informative nature of the piece. I wonder if the goal quote count be split into two lines just for the look of a poem on the page. Cool idea to add a quote.

Thanks for sharing your vision and gift. *Star*

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Review of Downhill  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Delight*Happy June Soldier_Mike! I am happy to pop in with a review for you!


*Snow4* Your title is evocative as after reading your piece I thought of sliding down hill and also of the old saying of it's all down hill from here after a certain AGE! (which I do not buy into at all.) *Laugh* The look of the piece on the page reminds me of a snow hill too. Awesome creation.

*Burstr* The contrast of feeling between the child and the elder is effectively expressed using the natural symbol of snow and the experience of sledding. The first few lines lured me in with the free space and the assonance of your chosen words. The wide open sound of "a". I liked "us" and "rush" too.

*Bursty*It is so true, when parenting is done, we long to be kids again...and be free with grandkids without the "parent type of responsibility". LOL At least, so I have heard. *Laugh*
I enjoyed the philosophical edge to the poem as well as the longing for that old feeling of eternity...

*Star* Thanks for sharing this fine vision that inspires us to ponder. Let's keep playing while we can. *Wink*

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Review of Broken  
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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Star**BalloonB*Welcome to WDC Delora! I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Delight*

*Burstp* Wow! This short paragraph has a potent sadness to it as you share your experience with loss. The title is perfect for the theme and feel of the piece.

*Thumbsup* You show the contrast of the happy moment with the stark reality. One can really feel the poet's sadness though the exact nature of the promise and how the child was lost to her is not stated directly. *Star* It made me curious.

*Bursto*I noticed a couple of typos: "iI wake up" and "the biggest a Mommy". I am not sure what this means.

*Star* Thanks for sharing your first item with us. Keep on writing and heal as you go. *Heart*

Keep on Writing!*Smile*

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