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Hi! *Smile* I'll be happy to tell you what I like about your item's content and what emotion it evokes in me. If I see an area or two that need attention by way of improvement, I'll make suggestions for you. I will try to word my reviews in such a way that might garner you more views for the item when seen on the public reviewing page and here, in my reviewing forum. I will always do my best to carry on the Simply Positive motto.
I'm good at...
I am particularly interested in poetry, (romantic poetry is my favorite) though I will review other item types (see below). I have a fondness for love in general, for what greater thing is there? *Heart*
Favorite Genres
Romance, Spiritual, Relationship, Humor, Emotional, Mystery, Detective, Religious
Least Favorite Genres
Fantasy, Historical, Science Fiction, Horror, Western
Favorite Item Types
Poetry, Prose, Novella, Short Story
Least Favorite Item Types
Book (time is an issue)
I will not review...
I do not have the time to read a full book at present. This may change in the future. I will not review science fiction, horror or western, as those genres do not interest me and I would not be able to do them justice. I will not review anything with relation to the occult and I WILL NOT REVIEW ANYTHING HAVING TO DO WITH AGE-INAPPROPRIATE SEXUAL CONTENT.
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi Ethan!
Thank you for the review request.
This piece was a beautiful expression of love and longing. The words you chose to express your grief were quite delicate and stand on a merit far beyond any I have read here. Your unique approach to emotion is refreshing.

My fave line: ...leaving the sweet kiss of your kindness upon my exhausted mind.

I also like the relation to Elisha. Your lines paint a visually appealing picture for this Christian reader.

My heart is stuck somewhere between the memories of a grand love and a promise for a better tomorrow. Wonderful work that really touched me deeply.

Keep creating masterpieces!
Crissy

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Rated: E | (4.0)
Hi Naturerose .
Sorry I missed the deadline for this review request. My visits here have been scattered.

What a true delight to be in this character's shoes. Escapism is sometimes necessary for our sanity. I only wish I could do the same, which makes for a believable storyline your readers will want to read more about.

You've written this well. I noticed no spelling or grammar mistakes, and you kept the present tense throughout, except when referencing the past. *ThumbsUpL*

You chose "essay" as your item type. If I'm not mistaken, essays are written to either persuade or to document. Are you documenting a personal experience? It's important (on this site anyway) to choose the correct genre for your work. That way, your readers can really get a sense of the situation at hand and identify with you or your main character.

I like the humor in that you left your cat "in charge" so to speak. *Cat*

I don't know if you're planning to add more text to this piece, but I recommend it. Your readers will be left curious and short- changed if there is no adventure after this excellent intro. What happens during the ride? Is there an encounter with a large forest animal? Once settled, does the MC find themself sharing this cave with bats or a bear? Is there an interruption with the pager that causes a quandry about whether to go back or stay? What happens next?

These are just some of the questions you can ask yourself while fleshing it out. If it's non-fiction, write about what happens next. So far, I'm loving it.

Keep creating masterpieces!

Crissy
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Review of Depression  
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello. I think you've captured very well the emotions involved with depression. The actions, the thoughts have been present so many times.
Your diction was wonderful. I only noticed one error, and that was where you wrote "breath" and I think you meant "breathe."
Excellent, uplifting piece of poetry.
Keep creating masterpieces!
Crissy
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Review of Mental Illness  
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Rated: E | (4.0)
Hi.
I was reading through reviews of one of my pieces and saw that it was included in a newsletter from a while ago in which your piece was also featured. Due to the title and excerpt, and myself being a survivor of mental illness, I had to have a peek.
I found this article to be of excellent merit. Have you published it elsewhere? If I were you, I'd pitch it to BPHope ezine or Psychology Today magazine.
You made so many wonderful points that I don't know where to begin. There IS currently a campaign to "end the stigma" surrounding mental illnesses, but I'm not sure how much ground it's gaining. March 30, I believe, is World BiPolar Day.

In the section where you wrote: So now we are left with a situation whereby:, your examples largely use words that end in "ing". In order to maximize the impact of your statements, try using definitive, present-tense words. For example, "Experts in the field being ridiculed by certain parts of society because of not having all the answers." could be changed to Experts in the field ARE ridiculed by certain parts of society because THEY DON'T HAVE all the answers. See how that makes a stronger statement? Just my opinion. Feel free to use or discard.

Overall this was wonderfully written, with an excellent theory that addresses quite an important issue. Kudos for making this statement!

Keep creating masterpieces!
Crissy
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Review of The Gift.  
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hiya!
I found this poem to be quite wonderful in its subject matter, tone, reflection, and wisdom. The rhyming is near perfect, and has a song-like quality to it. One suggestion I would make is in your third verse, second line change "people" to "those" to keep the meter and flow in order. Otherwise, I loved the thought process proved in this piece.
I see nothing further that needs attention for improvement. Overall, a wonderful delight for my afternoon.
Keep creating masterpieces!
Crissy
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Review of WHAT YOU SCATTER  
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi. I saw this story on my Hub page and had to have a peek. I'm glad I did.
Your characterization is really good. As a reader, you sort of fall in love with ole Mr. Miller, and compassion is built for Barry. The ending made my eyes glisten.
I noticed no spelling or grammatical errors whatsoever.
Wonderful story overall that had and kept my attention throughout. Thank you for sharing your talent.

Keep creating masterpieces!
Crissy
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Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)
Hi Princess Megan Rose!
I love the imagery you use in this piece. Details wonderfully described, you put me right in the Secret Room. The Princess and her knight have found comfort in each other away from royal family.
Fear is felt before they get to their destination, but once they arrive, comfort and love prevail in a secret paradise.
Excellent diction. My fave line is: "They walk on brittle floors by etched windows of dragons."
In your fourth verse, perhaps change the second use of the word "room" to "chamber" or another such word to avoid redundancy.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful work.
Have a Blessed day!
Crissy
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Review of Is it you  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi JustMe. Thank you for the review request.
This piece has been brought to my attention at an appropriate time. Your message is conveyed very well. I was just saying my friend's character defects only reminded me I have many faults of my own. No one is above anyone. God is the only Judge. I love that you pose questions rather than preaching. That is a good way to get people to search their own hearts.
The verse before your end lines is my fave. Once you have read this piece you can't unread it, therefore the reader is left to answer the questions and deem they are not worthy of judging anyone.
Excellent, wonderful companion to my revelation yesterday. Thank you for sharing your work with me!

Best,
Crissy


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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi. G'morning.
I saw your piece on my Hub Page and thought I'd have a peek.
Your words are written beautifully. As the Bible states, "Old things pass away and behold ALL things are made brand new." Your poem is a perfect picture of baptism, of you being submerged in Holy Water, and moving from a life of "sinormalcy" (Ah! I made a new word! It means the unsaved person's normal sin nature) and into life as God has it. A Mother is the finest example a child can have. Being saved is quite a revelation, and now that you have the promises of God, your children, too, shall inherit them.
I applaud you for taking this exemplary step in your life.
As a Christian and a mom, this poem gives me hope.
I did notice one itty bitty spelling error in your last line. "Here" should be "hear."
Overall, a wonderfully spiritual pick-me-up for my morning.

Keep creating masterpieces!

Crissy
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Review of The Journey  
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Wow, this is a really beautiful piece of work. My favorite lines are the last stanza.
I will make one suggestion, and that is since most of the poem rhymes, perhaps all of it should. The last verse though I like it very much, doesn't flow rhythmically with the rest.
I hope you take my suggestion as it was intended, and that was only in the spirit of helpfulness.

Keep creating masterpieces!
Crissy

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Review of I believe that..  
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Rated: E | (3.5)
It's such a wonderful idea to write/type this out. I profess these scriptures out loud often. It always makes my troubles disappear. When we look to God to be our Source, He will become more evident in our lives.

Wonderful piece, but you may want to do one more edit for spelling.

Best,
Crissy


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Review of The Only Child  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
I wholeheartedly agree with this passage. My only child who just turned 19, is very passionate about everything from working out to his girlfriend. They're inseparable.

Good thing to consider for parents-to-be, and for those who have a single child.

Thanks for sharing. This was eye-opening for me.

Keep creating masterpieces.
Crissy

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Review of Lately  
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Rated: E | (4.0)
Hi Keaton.
This piece, I think, is reminiscent of how we all, as writers, feel from time to time. I can appreciate your word choices, your thought process, your frustration at your muse escaping you for the time being. For me, going to the mall or some other public place and people watching is beneficial for material on which to write. If you're not on a deadline, you might try that.
This is a good reminder for me. I happen to be in the same place and seem to have forgotten my own tactics.
Thank you for this honest and heartfelt poem.
Best to you.
Crissy


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Review of Finder's Keepers  
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Rated: 18+ | (4.0)
Hi.
How beautiful when two soulmates meet. This is a heartfelt and, secret yet telling, expression of unconditional love. I like your style. The idea that someone found you, and you chose them, is a very romantic concept. You are blessed.
Best,
Crissy
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Rated: ASR | (4.5)
Hello.
After reading this piece, I find myself quite in shock, paralyzed even. Mostly I read poetry but your subject line drew me in.
I couldn't turn away for a moment. I know that living with mental illness is very difficult because I do it. Also, I don't know if there is any portion of this story based on reality. The fear? The paranoia? The loss of time?
I have to say I was intrigued by the way you laid the storyline out. I found it to be a fascinating read.
In the spirit of being helpful, I did notice a couple typos. You may want to proofread one more time.
Keep creating masterpieces.
Crissy
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Review of Carpe Diem  
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Rated: E | (4.0)
Hi. Good morning.
I love the visual pictures you have created in this piece. It's descriptive and encouraging. I've never been to the Bay area, but this poem shows me a slice of life as you see it there.
I do have a question: did you mean to say tuna trees?
Thank you for a wonderful read to start my day.
Best,
Crissy
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
!!!!!
I have to be blatantly honest because I think that's what you want from me. My heart just melted. I don't mean the "awe, how cute" kind of melting, but the kind that longs to be loved like this again.
Your words superbly capture every element of a delicate love, with its grace, cheer, longevity, and passionate joy.
Each line was more illustrative of your love than the last, which kept my interest piqued.
Rhyme scheme was excellent. Diction was appropriately used so as to grab the reader's heart. This poem resonates well with me, and will linger in my mind long after I have closed out this page.
Thank you for the opportunity to review such a fine piece of literature.
Keep creating masterpieces!
Crissy


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Rated: E | (5.0)
What an awesome concept! I love the way you juxtapose your shadow with sin. Am I interpreting that correctly? It seems the enemy is proverbially crouching nearby, waiting for an opportunity to strike when the author is at a defenseless place in their life.
Diction is good. Meter is unflawed. The only suggestion I have is maybe in the third verse, last line to interchange the words "live" and "now."
Excellent work as always, my friend.
Crissy


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Review of Pelican Outlaws  
Rated: ASR | (4.0)
This is a cute poem. It made me chuckle. My favorite line: he pauses as ladies faint and children run. That line made the piece very visual for me.

One suggestion would be to choose either rhyming or non-rhyming. I noticed some of the lines did and some didn't.

Overall a nice read that left me smiling.

Keep creating masterpieces,
Crissy


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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi! Good evening. I saw this poem on the review request page and the subject matter drew me in.

I love what my favorite pastor says: "Go to the throne and not to the phone." ~Joyce Meyer Prayer and reading the Word are what helps us to hear from Him. That, and being still and quiet long enough to hear Him.

"Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you."

I really love the honesty in your poem. Too often, people put on a "church face facade" which really isn't representative of reality. Thank you for your candid approach to a topic that all Christians face from time to time.

The flow of the poem was excellent. I always read them aloud and your words rolled off the tongue in a sing-song manner. Kudos!

The only thing I saw that might need a second glance is the use of hyphens. I believe they are to be used to set a statement apart by using one at the beginning and end, but you may want to look that up to be sure I'm right. Someone once said that to me.

Overall a lovely piece with wonderful diction.

Keep creating masterpieces!
Crissy
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Review of Graduation Day  
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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
Hi DylanStone !
I found this piece to be beautiful in its combination of the abstract and the literal, though I'm tending to lean on the side of the abstract. You have woven your words together very well and I can surely tell great talent when I see it.

Perhaps look to the parable for insight. A parable is a statement or comment that conveys a meaning indirectly by the use of comparison, analogy, or the like. I think you have a wonderful beginning here for a parable, but it would mean taking out the literal lines and transforming them into an analogy. That is only my opinion. You may choose to use or discard my input.

Best to you and welcome to the site.

Crissy

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Review of Attention Adults  
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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
Hi. Good morning. I really appreciated your stance here. You got an important message across without being the person you described that was putting you down. Bravo! No hatred or resentment in this wonderful write. Whether you realize it or not, you have risen above. Excellent!

There were a few mechanical errors, and if you want me to be specific just ask, but overall I enjoyed it very much.

Best,
Crissy


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Review of anamnesis  
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Rated: E | (5.0)
You never fail to leave me thinking when i read your work. Excellent craftsmanship, as always. Thanks for the intellectual boost.


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Review of Crazy Eddy  
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Rated: 13+ | N/A (Review only item.)
This piece is positively excellent in it's grammar, spelling and word choices, and the actual story-telling is awesome! I found myself right there in the square, routing for your main character, and feeling disdain for all those business people. Your opening paragraph is definitely an attention grabber, and the rest of the story is equally interesting, with a unique perspective that attributes your talent to unparalleled authors.

In the spirit of being helpful, I have a suggestion: Perhaps you could explain a little more about what a MENSA applicant is .... maybe it's just me, but I had to look it up.

Email me when you've finished. I want to read the rest. *Smile*

Best always,
Crissy

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Review of Radical Honesty  
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Rated: E | (4.5)
"You cannot decorate honesty." Four words packed with a powerful message, for honesty is an attribute that many don't consider at all. Too often, we aim to please others, and to be pleasing to others. That almost always amounts to what we call 'little white lies'. I say, a lie is a lie. It is possible for one to be kind and tell the truth, whatever that truth may be.

"Radical Honesty"   by RogerBlingham is a glimpse of what we will read in Exact Way of Being Rich. I found this excerpt to be unique in it's perspective. It shouts, "DON'T BE FAKE!!" and "I can see right through you!!" Being a person who abhors fake people myself, I really appreciated this piece. After all, haven't we all learned since childhood that 'honesty is the best policy'?

I found no grammatical, spelling or syntax errors. Excellent!

Hope your day is wonderful.

Crissy

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