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Review of Rain  
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Rated: E | (4.0)
*Balloonp*Welcome to WDC M. J. M.! Celebrating WDC's 19th birthday with a review for you! *Delight*

*Balloong* I enjoy nature poems so was drawn to your title. I would add Nature to your genres rather than Other so more nature lovers might find it. *Wink*

*Balloonb* I see you have this as poetry and yet it is more like prose as it does not have a format like a poem but you do use clear image descriptions with lovely alliterative words and repeated letters.*Thumbsup* It is pleasant to read it aloud.

*Balloongo* I was drawn right into the picture you paint and feel the tone of the poet as he observes the world. I can see you putting this in poem format though it would mean dropping some words that would be unnecessary in a poetic structure.

For example:
I see gnarled branches
reach into a gloomy gray sky,
crying, drowning
the earth in its tears.

I see
beautiful fields.......... though here I would find a more specific and vivid word for "beautiful
turning to swamps

and so on. You can see how it lines up to be a free verse poem. Drop words like "almost", 'usually looks" etc. *Smile*

*Quill* I wondered why in the last part you say "almost picture" instead of I see if it is already raining alot. I really get the idea that the rain is torrential. *Delight*

*Cupcakev* If you keep this as prose, you need a comma after "sunshine". And I wonder about changing the second "sunshine" to a synonym instead of using the same word twice. eg. like "parting the world from light". or "I see no sun.....parting the world from sunshine" would be better. *Think*

*Balloonp* You really have given me a picture in my mind of a gloomy day! Wonderful vision.
Thanks for sharing and allowing me to play in your words. Hope it has been some help. Take what you like and leave the rest. *Smile* Keep on writing. *Star*

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Review of Pinhead  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (4.0)
*Balloonp* Welcome to WDC Richard! Celebrating WDC's 19th Birthday with a review for you! *Delight*

*Balloonr* The theme image of your poem is fascinating and evocative. I like the nonsense genre and also feel a little bit of philosophy (or emotional) as I consider the idea of needs in the last lines of your verses. Knitting, drifting, repairing suggest going inside, being calm away from the weight and seriousness of life. *Smile*

*Cake2* I had fun with the image of being fabric and laying on the floor. The first verse image is vivid...I wanted to say OUCH and can relate to the mind being so overwhelmed, over worked. Staying up late may not help so I took the next line to mean.. learn to balance, though it could be doing homework. LOL

*Confettir*The poem has 4 verse structure with a consistent rhyme scheme that works. I see you had to get creative to rhyme with "cushion". *Wink* "fabrics " and "manic" is cool rhyme. I did not notice a specific rhythm count and I liked the smooth flowing in the last two lines of the verses.

I wanted to put the word "is" before "burning". *Smile*

*Star* I had fun playing in your vision! Thanks for sharing at WDC! I hope you find a home here and are enjoying the 19th birthday party fun.

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Review of Barrel of Monkeys  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Balloonp**Monkey* Yippeee! Another Party game in which we can monkey around! Thanks Jeff. I was lured to enter even though the way seemed complex! Lucky you put in the pattern to follow so I could get the idea of connection between the artists! *Thumbsup*

*Monkey*The page is organized short and sweet with all the key points clearly stated in black and white. *Wink* I appreciated that the entries did not have to be done daily as long as they were complete by the end date. Very kind action given that party week there is so much going on! *Heart* I have the rest of mine drafted though I lost one as I forgot to complete after preview. LOL*Facepalm*


*Monkey* The monkey MB is sweet. I like the idea that the participants get a badge for playing and you will pick a favourite (or two) for the exclusive monkey.
In reading this now to review it, I see I missed the line about criteria for this pick! *Laugh* I think I was so hung up on figuring out how on earth to connect the songs I did not take it all in. Wasn't going to do it and then was dared! LOL How could I miss the part about the birthday songs? That really upped the challenge. Good plot! And fits in with the Party theme of the week.

*Monkey*I was engaged by the title and the old game of Barrel of Monkeys...really fits the intent and nature of the contest. *Star*

Thanks for creating this barrel of fun for WDC! Happy 19th! Thanks for all you be, do and have done to make it shine even brighter. *Starstruck*

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Balloonp*Welcome to WDC Andrea! *Delight* I am happy to review to celebrate you at WDC's 19th Birthday party! I hope you have joined in the fun!

*Unicorn* I like magical creatures and watch for fairies everywhere! *Fairy* So I was drawn to your title on the Read A Newbie page!

*Thumbsup* You know I like your point of view here! I think there are fairies. *Smile*
The theme of finding out the what is true for you is valuable one in many ways. I like the way you want to question what we are told and I thought 'Hey, maybe they were told the same thing!" LOL

*Fairy* A few suggestions that popped up for me:

*Think*Your first line seems disconnected. The first part is a phrase and seems to hang there.
What about beginning with" Without thinking about it, we say mythical creatures from fairy tales don't exist. The same could be done with the second line. eg. Nobody ever saw...."

Yet it could be a style. Still pondering it.

"saw them the exist" I think should be 'saw them. They exist.." *Wink*

*Quill*Add a question mark at the end of "mountains" as it is a question, and a valid one!

*Fairy* OOPSY! The wrong there! LOL "there all made up" needs to be "they're" meaning "They are'.

*Unicorn2* Typo in the last line: "existed" needs to be "exist".

*Wand* I could really feel the emotional tone of this short opinion piece. Well said!

*Starstruck* Thanks for sharing your potently expressed vision. I really enjoyed it, especially about how we are filled with all kinds of stuff they want us to know and think and the fact they we may buy into it without thought.

Write on and find your rainbows. *Rainbowl**Rainbowr* *Salute*

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Butterflyb**Balloonp*Welcome to WDC busybutterfly! I hope you are enjoying WDC 19th Birthday party Week!


*Delight* Wow! What a wonderful choice for a biography theme! I was keen on reading it as I know very little about Mary Shelley. Beginning with one of her quotes is a delightful and meaningful way to start and gives the reader insight into her being. The notion in the quote is something many may ponder I think. *Smile*

It is interesting that you do give her name until later and focus our attention on her as an author in the first line. You really share some interesting details about her background and it is cool to see how "ahead of their time" her parents were. It was sad that she lost her other so young. I like how you refer to her mother! I think a comma is needed in "birth to her , the author..." as I had to reread the line to make sense. Also put a comma after "of their time, she.." and after "once".

I wonder if you could put a space after the periods in your sentences just for ease of reading.
Should "wollstonecraft" have a capital letter as a name? *Wink*

I might also begin a new paragraph at "She despised" , just to break up the page and the new topic is about her step mother and father's treatment of her and the first part was about her birth and background. *Wink*

I enjoyed your style of writing and when I got to the end I wanted to hear more! She sounds fascinating. *Star* Keep on telling her story.

Thanks for sharing this vision which feels like a tribute to this author. I feel you appreciate her. *Star*

Have fun at WDC as you write on!

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Balloonp*Hiya DragonBlue! I am happy to celebrate you and WDC 19th Birthday! *Delight*


*Fairy2* Wow! The cool title engaged me and the opening banner with its greeting is appealing. I have not heard that greeting of Merry Meet and Merry Part in a long time! The blue is gorgeous too. It is also my favourite colour. *Laugh* I like that it is a theme colour for most of the collection here. And as your tag line indicates, the colourful cards are bold and beautiful. *Smile*

*Fairy3* Each of the ten notes are original with a variety of messages and lovely framings. They look elegant and bright. The messages are unique as well and I don't think I have seen most of them anywhere else.

*FairyL* I adore fairies so my favourite one here is the crystalline blue one with the moon dust! The wisdom of the Balance one is appealing to me as well. The Unicorn is a perfect symbol for "Attitude with style"! *Unicorn*

*FairyR* The mystical looking "follow the white rabbit" is evocative. The little green man greeting us is adorable too. Interesting contrast of the elegant frame with the little alien and the old language using "Ye" is unique. Inspiring message of friendship too.

*Fairy3* The notes are aesthetically pleasing with balance in colour and elegant fonts that suit theme and message. Each one is different and I was not distracted by any glitch factors when I look at them. I see each as a whole composition. Fabulous designs. *Heartv* Well done!

*Wand* Each one is reasonably priced for its quality and the introduction is inviting and direct. Linking your other shops is convenient addition. *Smile*

*Starstruck* I am so happy I found your shop and it will be going on my favourites list! *Heart* I may tell my friends so maybe some day I will receive that cool fairy. *Laugh*
Thanks for sharing this elegant contribution with WDC!

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Review of Ladybug Beach  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Balloonr* Welcome to WDC Itchybarn ! I am so thrilled that you are here! Congratulations on posting your first poem. *Thumbsup* How exciting. I am happy to give my point of view for you to consider. Remember to take what feels right for you and leave the rest. We are all learning as we play with words. *Laugh*

*Ladybug*I like the title as I could imagine a whole tribe of ladybugs dwelling in one spot! We had some one year that totally covered windows! A lady bug year. *Laugh*

*Ladybug* Wow! This poem is so awesome from your five year old self. I have seen poems not as good by kids older than that. You have the ab rhyme scheme perfectly achieved and the tone reveals your appreciation of ladybugs and the excitement about finding a whole hoard. I can imagine the scene from your description and I shuddered at the thought of them all over me. *Shock* The orange ones that I mentioned earlier actually bite though I know most ladybugs are harmless. LOL

*Ladybug* It was fun to read aloud with its happy vibe and good pace. The rhyme scheme is consistent and chosen words are thematic. You have a nice use of consonance (repeated sound letters}.*Thumbsup*
I notice that your lines have different lengths so the rhythm varies. It still has a nice flow though I was pondering on how to shorten up the two really long lines. *Wink* mm.

*Idea* Just as an example...You might not have to use "they're" a second time as in "sometimes they're orange, sometimes red, Most have spots, but not on their head"
You can see how the flow changes to be closer to the other line rhythms.

*Questionbr* It all depends if you want to keep to a form poem where there is consistent beat, or whether you want more free style flow. Choice! *Smile* You could also break it into 4 line verses with a two line summation at the end. LOL so many ways to do a poem. *Puzzle1*

*Ladybug* I liked the smooth flow of the first three lines and the 4th line could felt stilted.
I wondered about saying: "They like sitting in the sun"

*Ladybug* I am glad to see you add the benefit ladybugs can be to gardens and you really showed how they do not like to stay still in your last lines and in your beach scene. They crawl everywhere.*Thumbsup*

*Ladybug**Quill* I was wondering about the order of the fact. For example, I like how you begin with your opinion of ladybugs...and I wanted to put the description of them after that. for example, moving up lines 9 and 10 after line 2. It would also separate the word "sometimes" from "some" in the line before.

*Smile*The beach scene coming after the idea they like the sun is a good choice for coherence.
How else are they fun for you?

*Ladybug* Your poem is truly engaging and enjoyable read and really only requires a bit of tweaking. Poetry is personal and a balance between free expression and trying to have a form. LOL
Your poem is expressive, charms the reader into your world with bugs, has a fine flow overall and my suggestions are just ideas. I would say the next step for you may be to look at the form Quatrain. *Dragonflyb*

*Delight* I had fun and was entertained by this lively poem. Thank you for bravely sharing your work at WDC and allowing me to play with your words as poet friends do, young word master! You rock and have a gift so keep on writing on! *Starstruck*

PS. I would keep a copy of this, if you make any edits as you will want to remember you first works. It is a wonderful accomplishment at your age! I sometimes just go and do a totally different version using newly learned techniques or suggestions. *Wink*

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Review of Heartbeat  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (4.0)
*Balloonp* Welcome to WDC ProudLesbianWriter ! Thank you for posting your first items. I hope you are enjoying our WDC party. *Wink*

This short piece has a unique theme that intrigued me. I wondered where the idea came from. The personification of two countries sharing intimately was vivid. The description of the interlude was clear and the dialogue gave a personal touch to the scene. The names you gave the countries had the flavour of each country as well.

The gentleness of heartbeat is almost a character in itself and suggests comfort and soothing. I wanted to know more background about how they met etc. *Smile* In the first line I thought the country names were their names. *Think* I would suggest maybe not using so many adverbs ending in "ly" in such a short piece. Active descriptions are more vivid. *Wink*

You put this under genre Fan fiction. Adding another category might get more attention too. I am not familiar with the topic myself. *Laugh*

Thanks for sharing your originality! Keep on writing and reviewing! *Star*

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (4.0)
*Delight* Hello Dragonwrites. I am happy to review to celebrate you and the WDC's 19th birthday bash! Your title intrigued me until I finally got that the piece must be an assignment. I skipped from title to read the tale. LOL

*Sun*The first line made me think that something ominous might happen and then the smell of the cookies suggested a more friendly vibe, as if one should not judge a book by it's cover. I think when you mention her "amenities" had the character forget her scruples, it supported that idea.
So I was engaged and had to read on to the horror twist at the end. I like how you leave out how it may have begun and why...appealing to our own imagination. I thought maybe the oven..*Think*

*Moon* I take it the words underlined are prompt words and yay you for coming up with such a diverting piece of entertainment.

*Fairy* The use of the words like "loomed" and "compelled" was really effective. The use of "rapacious" is interesting too.

*Quill* One thing I suggest that in the line where you say "cookies or cake" that you stick with one..as later in the piece you do say "cookies". I think you use both to indicate that the person did not know which it was and later she still would not know as she could only smell them. "cookies" works, or you can generalize like "smell of baking". I think that the specific makes it more homey for the effect you are trying to get in contrasting the creepy with the homey. *Wink*

Also, I think you could say "she" for "The woman" in the 5th line as you have already told us she was an elderly woman in the lines before. You also repeat "elderly woman" again later.

*Fairy2* Having her calmly think it may have been a mistake to drink is interesting as if she is not sure even though the evidence is quite clear. Interesting. I am lead to think that the smell was a spell or something as she could have picked up the vibe when the woman pushed the tea on her...that something was up. Cool!

*Sun* The short piece is evocative and vivid in capturing this scenario and leaves us hanging. It does not seem likely help will arrive if this place is far off the track, though we have no detail of where it is or why she is there. It could be part of a larger tale sometime. *Wink*

Thanks for sharing your creation and yep as your tag line says..dark indeed! *Star*

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
*Balloonp*Hiya Ken. Look who popped up on the Read and Review and of, course, I could not resist Irish Lore! *Shamrock*


*Shamrock* *Laugh* Oh Wow! I was so entertained by this imaginative tale and how you combine myth and sci fi elements. I had to smile when the earthling combined the two names, creating "Leprechaun" and burst out laugh when I got to the "sham rock". Clever and brilliant play with words! *Salute* And the idea that a son of Eren would recognize it made total sense.

*Shamrock*The descriptions of the landscape, hiding place and battle were vivid and the unique idea of some alien beings observing hooked me in. I wasn't expecting it. LOL The ending truly presented an original interpretation of the legend of leprechauns and gold. *Star* It made sense to that the Irish man would have to tell the tale!

*Shamrock* The story flowed in a coherent fashion with a consistent narration and useful engaging dialogue. The scenes of battle, aftermath and the futuristic medical scene were woven neatly and the characters were defined enough to give us a sense of their character, and feelings. Kahn's compassion and his fear of not doing the right thing according to his commander was well illustrated. *Thumbsup* I guess he never thought of the consequences if the soldier did not keep his secret. LOL

*Quill* A couple of glitches maybe:
In this line "seemed to slow... turned, seemingly staring into Kahnh's eyes." the two 'seem" words put me out a bit. You used it again earlier in the same paragraph.
Also, "voice seemed right next to his ear"... was it or not. I assume it would be if he was on a com. *Wink*

What does "positively glowing" look like. I know the idea is that he is now glowing bright due to emotional state. Do you need the adverb? or what colour was he glowing?

*Martian*I was totally engaged in your story telling and appreciate how you referenced some historical and mythical material. Your muse was dreaming overtime on this stellar invention! *Starstruck*

Thanks for sharing your vision and craft! Write on and enjoy the party! *Cake2*

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
*Delight*Hi Whiskerface! I was intrigued by the title that popped up on Read and Review and like music so here I am with a review for you and to celebrate WDC 19th Birthday! *Balloonp*

*Music1* I was so delighted to see the song that you picked as I have not heard it in along time and like you thought it was an Irish Rovers song as they certainly popularized it. I think Many people heard it from them first. *Smile* Even on their tv show. It was fun listening to it tonight.

It was only years later when I was teaching and used Shel's book in class that I, too, found the song! And did some research on the author. Such a multi talent! Your blog item brought back those memories. So cool!

*Smile*I had to smile to think of a book on your shelf that you have not even read and wondered how long it had been there.

I think you are missing an r is "resurrection" in the title, but it may be deliberate to be able to fit all the words in?

*Music2*The entry is easy to follow and honest in voice. I appreciate the feeling of not knowing what to read...going on a search and coming up with a gem...hiding right on your own shelf. I like that you were inspired to research later! Isn't it great when the muse leads you some where unexpected? *Laugh*

I am glad you shared the Irish Rover version. I love the lead singer's approach with it. I think there is a Silverstein version somewhere.

Thanks for sharing! Write on!
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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Balloonp* Hiya Ken! I am popping in to review you as we celebrate WDC's 19th Birthday! *Delight*

*Leafr* The title is evocative and gives an apt name for Nature's magics! I noticed the name of the form you use is one I am unfamiliar with so I was interested to see how the Burn's Stanza worked.

*Tree* The form is well constructed with the proper rhyme scheme and line lengths. I really like how it flows when I read it aloud with the two shorter lines adding to the rhythm. It felt like the notions you chose for the shorter lines gave an emphatic beat. *Thumbsup* Punctuation served the work well too. The 5th line pause with a dash was effective in suggesting a slower pace and hints at the cycle of days. *Smile*

*Flowerb* The personification of nature is effective and consistent throughout as you masterfully paint a picture of her arts revealing that she has her own time to things. The message of no rushing is so clear and made me ponder on how I can get caught up in the rush of things...when going each moment in flow will still achieve the result.

*Moon* The soundscape was pleasing and your vocabulary is thematic with interesting rhymes like "debut", "hue", "cadence" with "commence" etc. I can appreciate the effort it took to get several of the same end rhyme in the verse to create aaabab scheme. *Thumbsup* The poem was coherent in its message and flow. The notion of "counterpoint" was a unique description and the inner rhyme of "shades" and fades" added interest. Lovely. "anew" and " a new debut" is cool too.

*Star*Thanks for sharing your vision and appreciation of Nature in this well crafted poem. I enjoyed playing with the artist. *Smile*
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Review of The Quandary  
Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Balloonp* Hi Turtle! I am happy to review your poem as I celebrate WDC 19th birthday! *Delight*

*Smile*I enjoy pondering philosophical themes and this puzzle certainly reveals some of the paradigms of life. You hooked me with the first verse with the "ownership" notion and I can attest to the showing up where I need to be....LOL The ideas of polarity, and what control is and the way it seems we have been taught...the ego rules come to mind as I read your words. Fitting the mold is not a happy place once we are aware. *Wink*

The free style verse suits the reflective content of a mind pondering. The two question lines are brilliant to have us ponder. The question of act or react is relevant. I think that if I am aware and can step out of judgement, choice and action can be mine as response rather than reaction. *Smile*

The image of peg and hole and breaking both made me smile! *Thumbsup*

*Puzzle1* Your thoughts are very clear and do present a puzzling picture. It made me think of a precept I read:
"Everything is the opposite of what it appears to be. Nothing is the opposite of what it appears to be."
Say that aloud ten times and watch your mind boggle. Made me laugh. All about letting go of what we think I guess.

Thanks for sharing your vision and evoking some thought. *Star* Keep puzzling on!

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Review of Writers Block  
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Rated: E | (4.0)
*Delight* Welcome to WDC Tmtsaturn! I am happy to review your wonderful poem.

*Sun*Your theme is one I am sure many can relate to and your title is a clear indicator of the main idea of your expression. I enjoyed reading your free style as you lead us into an emotional state of the poet's frustration.
I liked the idea of "sucks up..poetic melody" and the experience of not being able to harmonize the "jumble"! *Thumbsup*

*Moon* The free verse suits the theme and reflective emotional content and your message is clear.

*Quill*One suggestion I have is to keep the voice consistent. For example, you begin with "my" as first person. It is powerful to speak from that point of view. Later you change to third person...eg. your brain, your fingertips, your soul, your mind. I fell out a bit as I thought we were speaking of you. *Wink* It is an easy fix, just change "your" to "my" etc. Keep the integrity and it would have more effect. We can all nod our heads and say I get you! Using the "your" gives the notion that you know what the reader thinks, and it may not be so. LOL I get caught in that when I speak at times...using the you when really it is about me. We may assume others have had the same experience.

Also, I think "somewhere in" would sound better than "among" as Maze is a singular word. I love that image and it is quite a fact that "heart' and "soul" knowing can get lost in the mind traps of thinking too much. *Whistle*

*Star*Thanks for sharing your vision so potently! I hear you! *Laugh* Writing this shows the muse is waking up and getting past the block.

Keep on writing on!

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Review by eyestar~*
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Rated: ASR | (4.5)
*Delight* Hiya Cobwebby Space Reader Reindeer ! I see you were writing in 24 syllables challenge! Awesome.

*Thumbsup*I appreciate how you wove three meanings of the given word into this short free style poem and still only used 24 syllables.*Shock* Given that the word itself has 5 of them to begin with, it was a challenge indeed. I have done a few of these short poems and find it tough.LOL

*Fairy* It was effective to have the repeated "Trans" and the repetitive "t" sounds as they added to a soundscape when I read it out loud. I wondered if the word "being" hooked up with "transform" but then thought it was a separate defining quality. The cover picture is gorgeous too! *Delight*

Thanks for sharing your vision and craft.*Star* Keep on transforming as you write on!

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Review of Sweltering August  
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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Delight*Hi Prosperous Snow! This timely piece popped up on the Read and Review page! The title suggests a hot summer and your first verse bears that fact out. I got the point too that often heat can trigger storms.

I was not aware that Las Vegas had trouble with floods and the last line with its question suggests that there is a prediction of "thousand year flood". You really show the concern that people have with this issue in a vivid way. Wow! The idea of the notion "hiding" is evocative.

I was engaged with your description of the skies being decorated in the first verse in contrast with the prediction of floods. *Star*

The free verse suits the theme as it allows for sharing information as well as descriptive verse. I like how you slide in the idea that many preventions against floods have been made over the years...and maybe not always successful. The notion of improvements suggests that experience has been a teacher. *Smile*

I love rain storms myself but then have not been in a flood area, which I would not like! I have driven in bad rain though and yep, it is scary! *Shock*

Thanks for sharing this summer time vision. *Star*

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Rated: E | (4.5)
*CakeB* HAPPY WDC ACCOUNT ANNIVERSARY FROM "Anniversary Reviews" *CakeP*


*BalloonR**ConfettiP*HI walkinbird! Popping in here with a review to celebrate you! *Star* I found this tribute to Faramir and as I love Tolkien's world too, here I am! *Wink*

It was a joy to read this wonderfully crafted expression with it's sad theme. I really see how you parallel Faramir to Frodo. What an insight! *Star* I like your title premise of the curse of the last born and it suits the poem content.

*Smile*The details you use are well chosen to make your point and vividly describe his plight and family drama.

The poem has a clear form with rhyme and verse lines. I did notice a few lines not having the same syllable count but I was not thrown out of the read as I read aloud though later noted the off rhymes. {anduin, o'er, horn") *Wink* I enjoyed the old fashioned phrasing that made me think of the poems in Tolkien.

The voice is clear and keeps its point of view to the end with "tis not right"! It has a sad tone and makes us feel for this brother. Well conceived summary of his fate!

*Star*Thanks for sharing your vision of this character. It was fun to be reminded.

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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Rated: E | (4.0)
*Star**Fairy2*} HI beholden! I am back here with a review as promised. *Delight*

*Fairy3* I was intrigued by the evocative title and tag line. It made me sad somehow.

*Fairy3*Wow! You really took me into this man's head and his experience in a vivid manner. I could feel the hopelessness and lack of future vision. The first lines drew me in and set the tone of his attitude potently. That last line really hits home too. How sad! A potent summation..that he feels to make a noise or request is futile and emphasizes again the monotony and isolation he feels his life has become. Well done! *Star*

Using sea imagery was brilliant and your descriptions so vivid. eg. "parchment hands", "rheumy eyes". Seeing himself as beached is a unique idea to me. I like how you use the theme image and vocabulary of the sea throughout the poem.

The free verse style suits the emotional content and theme as it leaves room for reflective thought as it occurs. I liked the two line ending verse which encapsulates the feeling he has.

I especially liked the enjambments of line 8 and 13. You used assonance, consonance and alliterative quality to advantage as well. I enjoyed reading the poem aloud. The soundscape, emotional nuances and tight weave was appealing and effective in engaging me in the experience. Your use of mid-line pauses are effective too.

Punctuation served the work and I liked the addition of a quote by the nurse. Should "mr" have a capital or was this to show again how not important he feels? Your use of mid-line pauses are effective.


*Quill*A few suggestions:

In the first verse, you use the word "apart" twice in close proximity. The second instance could be dropped as you use "isolate" which means the same. eg. "bent, isolated and silent" would work as I do not notice a specific syllable count. I assume you had a typo in "isolate". *Wink*

I wanted to put "till" at the beginning of line 10 to give the "waiting hours" a bit of weight and pause.

I noticed you used a capital letter in the second lines of the verses...I wondered if there was a reason. My understanding is that we use capitals where it makes natural sense or on every line to be consistent. In this case I like the non capitalizing except after periods, of course. Maybe you had a reason though. *Wink*

You seem to be using a natural punctuation, which really works in the tight weave of this free verse. Yet there are a couple of places where the pausing commas are missing.
eg. after "shallows" in line 3, after "apart" in line 4,

*Fairy2*Your expression is captivating and touched emotional cords with its vivid vision of the plight of this elderly man. I am not sure what contest this was for and assume the bolded words were given as prompt. How you used them to get this touching account is amazing!

*Fairy* The title with its theme of being aground totally fits what you write about. Awesome choice!

*Starstruck*Wonderful, insightful, creative and evocative, this poem served its function. What a tribute and commentary! Thanks for sharing your vision and craft.

Keep on Writing!*Smile*

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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Balloonp*Welcome to WDC FQ! I am here to review to celebrate you! *Delight*

Wow! You make the Dubai Desert inviting and interesting to visit in your article. You highlight key amusements and activities in an organized way with an engaging voice and enthusiasm. I have ridden a camel, not far, but yep it is an experience! *Laugh*

I really enjoyed reading about the amazing trips. I can't imagine Dune Bashing myself but many would love it! I would love to pet a falcon though.

The sections were on topic and easy to read with lots of vivid details to attract interest. *Thumbsup*

*Quill*A few places I thought could be tightened up:

In the section on Camel Trekking--

"even enjoy the cool breeze of the evening as well as exploring the vast empty sky embedded with stars. Also known as star gazing"
As you mention evening in the first part of this sentence you could just say:
"enjoy the cool breeze as you explore the vast...stars. Become a star gazer!"

I don't think you need the word "Furthermore" in that camel section as you do begin with "Also".
You used the word in several other places so it is good to have variety. *Wink*

I think You can leave "furthermore" out of the Campfire section as well. It flows well with just "While you enjoy..." sounds Yummy! *Smile*

*Star* I am so glad I came across this cool article! It really shows the fun that Dubai offers and the appreciation of the author. The title word "ultimate" fits the theme too!

Thanks for sharing your vision and craft at WDC! I enjoyed my visit and will dream... *Wink*
Keep writing on!

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Review of Floods  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Delight* Hello Busman Poet! I am happy to review to celebrate you! *Star*

Wow! You really created a vivid picture in so few words. I am not familiar with the Brevee rules so thanks for the author's note. I would put the note at the end though so your craft can get center stage. *Wink*

I loved reading this aloud as it mimicked the water so well. The chosen rhyme words were thematic and the gerund forms suit the flow.

Your poem is effectively composed according to the form rules and I appreciate the "heavy" "levee" rhyme as I am not too sure of many words that rhyme with "heavy". LOL
The present tense makes in dramatic too. *Thumbsup*

Thanks for sharing your vision and craft. I now will put the form on a list of ones for me to try out! *Star*

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*Smile* Hi Dave! Scrolling around while down here on the farm goat and dog sitting and found this awarded item! Kids and ballgames fit the summer. *Delight*

The poem made me laugh as it so often happens that once a relaxing time comes, something happens to mess it up. We are fine creators of not wanting to chill out! *Laugh*

I like the way you describe the kid as Micky Mantle wannabe! *Smile* I can also totally relate to having to shop on a weekend. OUCH!! "enduring...enmasse" is right on!! I avoid it myself.

Your expression was fun to read and I appreciated the rhyme scheme especially with the first and last line having to rhyme. Tough to do and make sense. "drink" and "thinking" was a bit off and did not detract form the message or pleasure of the read.

The opening verse set a calm scene and the mind of the speaker in a positive light. The crash happening at the same time as the ball hitting the back was dramatic and well conceived. *Thumbsup* The description of the day's events are detailed and I smiled at the hopeful ending.

I did not notice a specific rhythm in the lines and wondered if it was a form of more free verse as you have quatrains with a three line last verse. The last verse does sum up the feelings of the character and contrasts his feeling in the first verse.*Wink*

Thanks for sharing this entertaining tale! I had fun and am chillaxing myself until the dogs want attention. *Wink* I hope you are enjoying your summer.

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Review of At the Root  
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Rated: E | (4.5)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*HI Walkinbird! I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Star*

I was drawn to this title as it spoke of "roots" and it made me curious. We have roots in ancestry but also can try to get to the root of a psychological problem and both are of interest to me!*Delight*

I am not sure what the exercise that you refer to in the tag line was about and I liked the way you described the place of your ancestors. The images are quite vivid. I noticed you use a series of phrases in the first verse... I wondered at the use of periods, when commas would serve to connect the ideas. Maybe.

I just saw Thor, Ragnarok...and did a bit of reading so I get the reference.*Wink* Cool! I wonder if an author's note might be useful.

I wondered who the two were. and whose musical finale? Excuse my uncertainty here. *Facepalm*

I was thinking of how the end can be the beginning contrasting finale with wedding. A cycle continues. Then again I could be weird.

Thanks for creating this intriguing piece. I will continue to ponder. I like to be engaged. *Star*
Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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Rated: E | (4.0)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*HI fellow Moderator! I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Star* Happy anniversary!

As a star gazer,I was intrigued by the title so I had to check it out! *Laugh*

*Fire*I really enjoyed the magical element here and how she came to see other world even though she thought she was familiar with the area! I had to laugh at the wisdom of the little man, who may have been a philosopher or jokster. LOL I wanted to know what the hat looked like. *Smile*

*Fire*The setting of the woods and the campfire was an effective one for a tale like this as we often think of campfire stories and strange happenings then. *Thumbsup*

I was curious as to why she threw the hat into the campfire.*Wink*

A few ideas for tweaking if it makes sense to you:*Wink*

*Fire* I think the first two lined could be tightened up as you repeat ideas: like
"carefully" and then later say you still were mindful about where you were going, and you used the word "area" twice in close proximity. I read that it is better in short writings to try and use a variety of words.
*Fire* Maybe put inner thoughts of the speaker in italics as the speaker is the narrator as well. eg. "nest robber" and "was I lost?".

*Fire* I don't think you need the word "suddenly" when the speaker turns head to see the voice. We can imagine that it was not expected. What did you mean by "weird look"? Is there a more vivid way to describe this reaction?

*Star*This piece reveals a whole scene in a flash style. I like how the character is easily distracted and how you take us with her. You reveal her curious nature as she wonders about birds and is familiar with nature. The contrast of waking in the alternate world is a good one and makes a great lead in to more of the story.

*Fairy* Thanks for sharing this magical bit of entertainment. My fairy muse was quite taken with it. *Heart*

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
*Delight* Hiya Prosperous Snow! I am happy to review your piece as a participant in "I Write 2019." *Smile*

*Fire*The title is intriguing and drew my imagination! I liked it. I enjoy how you can create poems relating to your faith, especially this one in only 24 syllables. *Thumbsup* And I always learn new information about the Baha'i faith.

*Fire* Your key word totally fits the theme and set the background of the fortress. Wow! Thanks for the author's note, which is very useful if folks did not know your reference. Even without it, as I know you, I understood it had some historical reference to the Bab. *Wink* I wonder if you changed the 'HE" to "Bab" would clue folks in. Yet ...I see that in your note you used "the Bab" so it may not work. *Wink*

*Star*It was pleasant to read aloud and the image is vivid and tells us some of origin on his wisdom. Punctuation served the work as well. Thanks for continuing to share and honour this wisdom.

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Review of Christmas Cookies  
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Rated: E | (4.5)
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*BalloonR**ConfettiP*Hiya Quick-Quill ! I am here with a review to celebrate you! *Star*

*Sun*I am relaxing down at a friend's farm looking after goats and dogs and was looking for entertainment..so it was cool to find this and your anniversary too! *Wink* I love Christmas cookies and we have favourite recipes as well. I never thought to make a puzzle about them...how cool an idea..also yummy!

*Delight*Your introduction is inviting and gives us a background a rationale for the wordsearch! I agree there are bakers out there who can do more magics with cookies. The suggestion to try some new ones is a great idea too.
I wondered if a a bit of colour for the festive theme might add a flair and we have *Cookie* and *Gingerbread* for decor. *Wink*

Your choice of cookie words was awesome and include six types that I had not heard of and inspired me to look them up! "snickerdoodles" and "pfeffernusse" for example! *Laugh* Once I saw a picture I realized that I had eaten them without knowing their names. LOL Yummy!!
I could not find the spelling Pfferneuse.*Wink*

Thanks for creating this bit of cookie fun! *Gingerbread**Choco* And I hope you have many more fun and fulfilling years at WDC! *Heart*

Light on the path as you write on!!*Star*

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