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Review by RICH
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello,

Before we forget, about poetry and the technical side thereof, my knowledge is limited.

The one thing that worries me profoundly, '''what if the Christian bible is correct?''' and the book of Revelations is fact? Then we are watching a play that has been written years ago, and it is not a comedy.

As a seeker with a reasonably open mind, I would dearly love to peruse upon these subjects with like-minded.

If it is not a 'fact', then there will be no happy ending. (Re: The bible as fact)

A pity really; as I truly like some people, even if they do not come from my tree.

Well written. History in the making, an interesting topic.

Regards,

RICH.
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Review of THE OWNERS ROBBED  
Review by RICH
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello,

History tells us of the spirit of the adventurer, the yearning of the seeker and the greed of man.

Since forever, Man has always moved and in very few cases did he 'come in peace' (and in a few cases that are documented) the hosts turned upon their visitors.

From South Africa, (where history is being rewritten) unfortunately, there is no profit in peace and only 'war' will give the spoils.

That is the way of Man.

As for the lessons of sages, who-ever they are, it does look good on paper, does it not?

Nature has its own way, slow, sure and deadly.

Well written and there is much in these few words.

Regards,

RICH.
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Review of AN ODE TO WOMAN  
Review by RICH
Rated: E | (5.0)
Goodday,

My knowledge of poetry is sadly lacking, yet, your thoughts - I do share.

In a lighter vein,

Woman pleases man, in all of her ways she does.

Who else could supply such a marvel, possibly, only another Women.

And if I were to make a toy - a garden with all of the strange beings in my mind, would I not make a doll,

and call him Adam.

Well done.

RICH.
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Review by RICH
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello,

Not a poetry-knower, and sometimes I have to use an imagination which is lacking to see the meaning.

This was nice, clear picture of a sight I would dearly like to see.

(we have all types of birds that fly with the seasons, especially the swallows, tho, not these geese.)

As for Annie's flight, she will always be, who-ever she is, free to fly.

Enjoyed it very much. Thanks.

Regards,

RICH.
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Review of You Won't Tell  
Review by RICH
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hello,

Please supply me with this dentist's name and address so that I know not to visit him.

Good portrayal of a situation that is quite popular. The dentist's chair.

A popular site for many a drama or lighthearted moment.

Well done.

Regards,

RICH.
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Review of The Drive Home  
Review by RICH
Rated: E | (4.0)
Hello,

At last, a punctuation comment, should there not be a comma between 'grades,college'?

The distended family, this I know.

Very important to maintain the contact and make the best of every day.

Laat dit goed gaan, en hou die blink-kant bo.

RICH.
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Review of Another day  
Review by RICH
Rated: E | (4.0)
Hello,

As long as we can talk, as long as we do not say "Goodbye" then there is hope.

I have no idea about poetry, to me a face must have dots for eyes and a mouth, like these emo-men, then I know.

Sometimes I get it, mostly I miss the bus. (even read a book about poetry once,still have no clue)

Somehow, I get a picture, then I never know if it is the correct one. This one seems sad.

Regards,

RICH.
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Review by RICH
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello,

A good analogy of the glass and the people.

I do not have the sea, so, my pieces are pebbles, round, flat, all shapes and sizes, polished by the ages, all kinds of pebbles, same as your glass. Some rare, others common.

The analogy I did not have, it is a good analogy.

It is a pity that the bike did not have a name eg. Harley or what ? As I am a BMW freak myself, that was in the good old days.(just for the bike people's sake)

May you find the elusive one, which is crystal-glass, a rare one indeed.

I enjoyed the story very much and it is well presented.

Regards,

RICH.
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Review by RICH
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello,

This story shares a page with my new addition to my odds & ends file.

As I would qualify as fit company for a chat about rocks, that is both as a hoarder of and some in the head.

I enjoyed your story. Well written and well presented.

Rocks. stones, pebbles and sand makes for the most interesting subject to go into.

Also all of the others stuff that goes with it. Plants and animals, etc.

A solid foundation to grow up with.

Regards,

RICH.
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Review by RICH
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello,

People, strange creatures sometimes. I like people, yet, I still cannot always understand their strange ways.

Nature is my fortè and there I am at home. Still, the two-legged ones are interesting.

A good reread should show up a few basic 'rush' errors.

I call them as such, 'cause we reread and read right over them.

If you want a detailed edit list, I can do it with pleasure. (I do it for fun, editing/proofreading, not an expert tho.)

An enjoyable read and amazing what the mind can get up to. Good story presentation.

Regards,

RICH.
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Review of Three of a kind  
Review by RICH
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello,

O, what to give, for a life so free,

whereas the everyday man is as free as his 8-to-5 and a wife with a mortgage, add a few kids and some more payments.

O, for a life so free.

Well written eulogy, well thought out, well presented. That too, is three of a kind.

Regards,

RICH
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Review of Meeting Myself  
Review by RICH
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello,

A walk down the road, from there to there, well done.

As I am not an expert of poetry, I cannot comment on style, form or any of the other technical requirements of poetry.

Yet, I do read and it reads true and well. We come in alone, then we adapt, change, grow, get and give, till eventually we reflect.

Reflection is the stage when we call it wisdom.

Still, you do not walk alone, there are all the memories, whether it be good or not, that is your life.

Go well,

RICH.
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Review of Uncle Jim's Magic  
Review by RICH
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello,

A pleasant and interesting read. Everybody needs a Uncle Jim sometime, somehow, to put a bit of magic into life.

The magic is something that should be sent on to the next generation and it not need to be a magic trick, just a bit of time, attention and maybe, the right gift - whatever that may need to be. That is sometimes magic on its own.

You write well. Well done.

Regards,

RICH.
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Review by RICH
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
Hello,

Small little edit items to look at; Par 3 - 'I tried to comfort him, ...' Par 5 'but our clothes and ...'

Other than that - a tip.

When a story needs a rewrite, ignore it, walk away for a while, write something else, do something else and time and distance will bring fresh ideas.

As for the story, I am looking at a picture where some detail seem clear and others in darkness. Then, it is your canvas and your painting, enjoy.

Regards,

RICH
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Review of Live.  
Review by RICH
Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
Hello,

An impressive rendition of a sad situation. Impressive because of the 'almost' feeling of nothingness, the lack of anger, carrying on, regardless.
Unfortunately, it is far too common in too many houses. for various different reasons.

Edit comment:
Capitals for Mom or Dad in a few instances.
''''his engine came to life""/"" the car's engine came to life'''''
a few punctuation items, when you reread you should find them.

I enjoyed the read, even if the subject matter is dark. It is reality.

It is well written.

Regards,

RICH.

Regards,
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Review by RICH
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hello,

An enjoyable rendition of 'tales' of the 'old days'.

Well presented and easy to read.

Edit comment. A good reread will show up a few commas that need placement. Start at the second sentence.

Relook the sentence; 'She knew how puppies....' There is a glitch, somehow.

I am biased, I am always in favor of an animal story. Well written.

Regards,

RICH.
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Review by RICH
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hello,

Be an animal, what a thought.

I relate very well to dogs. I have met only one dog in my life that I considered dangerous, and he was.

As for being an animal, I have been known to make a pig of myself. ?

Your thoughts are well presented, making for an enjoyable read and I can well imagine the 'doggie' phase.

For an edit comment; a good reread should show a few minor items that need doing,

eg.'Off and on, for the rest of that summer, .....('Summer') ?.......I would suggest highlighting if you want summer as 'that Summer'. - Commas!

Regards,

RICH.
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Review of Rusty at School  
Review by RICH
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hello,

Animals, that is my main interest in life.

Would I like to be one ... no thank you. Yet, I would love to be in their company and experience their world as they do.

Then I am talking about the movers and not my placid farm sheep or dairy cow.

Book wise, that would give me 'Call of the Wild' by Jack London. White Fang is an impressive story and second, to me.

There is another, which may be foreign to you. It is called 'Jock of the Bushveld' by Sir Percy Fitzpatrick (Do Google it, it is factual, if you have not read it, see if you can find it, it was also made into two movie versions.)

I cut my eyeteeth on 'Lassie' and all follow-up movies.

Your story started a line of thought, the line is that for all the wonder the 'computer world' offers, it cannot beat the imagination for entertainment and a good book for companionship.

I will keep my eyes peeled for Rusty from now on, I cannot say that I knew him.

Thanks for sharing.

Regards,

RICH.
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Review by RICH
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hello,

The fairies live in the minds, of those who care. Those who care, where the dragons still fly.

As I am not a poetry expert, I cannot comment on style, rhyme, and other forms required.

I am a reader, the read is pleasant. It evokes thoughts, that is what is required.

As long as there is a living mind, I am sure, dragons will fly.

Regards,

Rich.
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Review of ping pong  
Review by RICH
Rated: E | (4.0)
Hello,

Edit comments. Certain usages are not illegal,tho, repetition is frowned upon on writing.

And 'And' is one of them. A nasty word, I call it a nasty word, is 'but'.

If you were to reread this item, remove all the 'and's and but', what does it sound like?

Colour, as well as other toys are available at 'Site Tools' (left hand side, near the top)

'Writing ML' is a toy to use and abuse, especially on your blog.

Welcome, you can write, you only need to learn to use this system. Rating is relative sometimes.

Rich, j2rr
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Review of Courage  
Review by RICH
Rated: ASR | (4.0)
Hello,

'The only person seated on the bench was an obese woman with a wart on her chin eating a candy bar.'

Now, I have yet to see a wart eating a candy bar, that must be something to behold.

That is why we need commas, so that our candy bars are eaten by people and not by warts.

'The only person seated on the bench was an obese woman, with a wart on her chin, eating a candy bar.'

Much ado about nothing .... we do need the commas.

Other than that, a good read, a good story and I assume it has a follow-on, it must have it, it is there.

I too, have family like this.

Regards,

Rich.
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Review of The Demon  
Review by RICH
Rated: 18+ | (4.0)
Hello,

The introductory sentence, please reread, re-look and possibly, rearrange. Maybe it is only me, I am having a problem with flow and clarity. Other than that, a comma placement else where.

One comment; I would think, that the demon would harass her constantly to drive her to such an ending, see;
'It spoke to her sometimes.' What do you think ?

A sad story, the secret to life is, make friends with your demon, that way, you get to know him (always him?)
and you can live in an uneasy peace.

Rule number one, the demon always forgets a simple rule, it dies with its victim.
Personal demons are not transferable.

Regards,

Rich.
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Review of Halloween Night  
Review by RICH
Rated: 18+ | (3.5)
Hello,

Nasty little kid that you have met there.

A good reread would show up a typo..... 'as I walked out of the bar.' and a few comma placements are still required.

Past tense of chide, - chid.

An unnerving story of what can happen in dark places. I'd rather stay home.

Regards,

Rich.
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Review of Prologue  
Review by RICH
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
Reviewing:Revision with the aim to improvement.
Editing:To prepare as a book for publication and by writing, correcting or selecting the matter.*Smile*

Hello,

So far, so good. You have the makings of a good book/story.

Edit: Look at these sentences;

'I did not move or look(ed) up.'

"what do we need to do to put an end to this?'

{/c]Review: Verisimilitude - The appearrance of truth - likelihood - probability.

A long word meaning, that the story must seem probable. We are used to 'super-heroes' doing this or that, it can be totally outrages,

yet, it must be in sequence or 'correct'. Your building has a few storeys/floors blown away and the 'hero' was blown through a window?

Have a look. Keep it in mind. Verisimilitude - impressive, I got it here at WdC.

No major problems, give it a good reread and I'm sure, you will pick quite a few errors up yourself.

Regards,

Rich.
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Review of Appearances  
Review by RICH
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Reviewing:Revision with the aim to improvement.
Editing:To prepare as a book for publication and by writing, correcting or selecting the matter.*Smile*

Hello,

A short story, well delivered. What a sad ending. Almost more 'Poe-like'.

Edit:There is no obvious mistakes and is written well.

Review:A short/short story. As it stands, nothing I could add, 'a suggestion', this would make a good, longer story.

You have ideas, exploit them.

Nicely done.

Regards,

Rich.
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