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Review of Best of the Best  
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
This is a great contest! You ask everyone to post what they think is their best for some reallly good WDC prizes and gps; also offers exposure for reviewing to the writers*Thumbsup*

Allowing preiously awarded pieces to be posted adds to their exposure and I think it's fair not to award them a grand prize, however, and generous to offer awarding of 2nd or 3rd place*Star*

The rules and prizes are clearly defined.

Hope you keep it going
Keep Writing!
Kate
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Review of What do you see?  
Rated: E | (5.0)
Another beautiful tribute. You post a question that scholars and scientists have pondered through the ages and have yet to answer, despite getting big bucks for their attempt.

Your questions are very thought provoking and real. Thank you so much for sharing.*Star*

P.S. one word got tangled in your download ~ check "existed"*Blush*

Keep Writing!
Kate
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Such a beautiful tribute! A child is life, is beauty, is hope, and you convey that here with such depth; how a child opens a door to the heart as none other can.

Thank you for sharing this heartfelt dedication; the memories you have, sharing them and putting them to paper, will surely help others.

Thank you,
Kate
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Review of Between Dreams  
Rated: E | (4.0)
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I like your portrayal of a soul waiting; the idea that he/she gets to choose, but may not be chosen back; and there's another chance, and who knows, perhaps others in the wing, for one reason or another. You touch on abortion and how it keeps a soul waiting, seeking to be born*Heart* and tell it in a way that the images stay with me after I have read your work*Star* The finale, where the poor soul cries because he's no longer 'comfortable' made me smile.*Smile*

I was slowed in but a few places while reading, and offer some comments for your consideration, mainly making it more showing, to put me right there with you/the soul:
*Bullet*the first paragraph, try "someone who" or just "someone" instead of 'that' when referring to a person;

*Bullet*the second paragraph, i think you meant to say "lose" instead of "loose" 'your mind' ~ and if you like the image 'flooded back' suggest you try something like "Long forgotten memories flooded back at the sound of her voice." (the memories are what are returning)

*Bullet*the paragraph beginning "My dream. What did it mean?" ~ "...could only think what it was" is a bit confusing to me. Consider revising again to a more active sentence, something like "The finger silenced my voice, but not my thoughts." then voice the thoughts and the woman's reply to them?

Thank you for offering this thought provoking and memorable work.

Keep Writing!
Kate
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Review of Pleading  
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
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This is so powerfully written, each stanza progressively more intense. I paticularly like the way in each stanza you first relate the need then how that need is not being met, how the lack of being touched and cared for 'simply is' without vigor or life.*Star* The images stay with me after I have finished reading.

Reading aloud, the rhythm is pretty even thoughtout and the images are powerful and vivid.

Thank you for offering this thought provoking work!
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Kate
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Review of Insomnia  
Rated: E | (4.5)
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The images are beautifully drawn and reflective. Switching the point of view from your eyes indoors to that of the moon outside I really like also.

Reading aloud, the rhythm is fairly even thoughout the poem. I am slowed a bit in the beginning, "...between wake and sleep" consider perhaps "...between awake and asleep" or perhaps "...between waking and sleep" ?

Some beautiful imagery i.e, the moon being unable to contain its light ~ I like the personalization*Smile*


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Kate
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Rated: E | (4.5)
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This is a beautiful tribute to the obviously wonderful woman who was your mother. The acts you relate, how she adapted and did what was necessary, putting family needs before her desires, you relate with such honesty. Your words show me a growing understanding throughout your tribute.

I do believe she knows how you feel and continues to watch over you and her granddaughter as well.

Thank you for offering this great read!
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Kate
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Rated: E | (4.5)
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This poem is such a sad but beautifully written treatise on betrayal by one who inspired trust, only to destroy the ability to trust in another. Each image is so vivid as the 'story' unfolds, making me pause to reflect for a moment, before propelling me on to the next image.

Reading aloud, the beat of the stanzas is rather even, focusing on key images and words. I found myself stopped at one point, the third stanza, "from the reality of that time?" the 'reality' I do not see described, and it confuses me a bit, making me go back to look for the premise.

The final stanza, or conclusion, is so poignant and heartbreaking, but also speaks of strength in being able to confront what had happened. This image of inner strength stays with me afer having finished reading.

Thank you for offering this powerfully writte work!
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Kate
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Review of A Thousand Pieces  
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
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The images evoked by your words are so vivid and sad; so realistic. I find myself picturing each as I move forward to the next. I like the symmetry of the beginning and ending stanzas, opening with a question and finding the resolution after the relationship has ended.*Star*

Reading aloud, I am slowed in but two places ~ in the second stanza, past to present conflicts for me where you state "the bird ceases to fly" ~ consider "the birds cease to fly" to relate to "we" in the next line???

Also, the symmetry I noted, I think you mean to say in the final stanza, "I glance ... You stare " in place of "Your" to kind of mirror the first stanza's "I stare ... you glance ..." ??

Those two images, like a mirror, stay with me after I have finished reading.

Thank you for offering this great read!
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Kate
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Review of Hope  
Rated: E | (4.0)
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Your 'little reflection' is so visual and vivid; some really unique and creatively placed images catch my eye and mind, then propel me forward to seek more, i.e., "Hide and seek, sit and play." *Star* and "Cost of life..." another great thought provoking image.

Reading aloud, the pace is quick with these vivid images that move me forward through to the final uplifting message. The beat is fairly even, with but a few places where I would suggest you consider tightening some of the text, i.e., first stanza, try the sound of "sometimes feeling like you've paid the cost," (sometimes one word, and 'you've' in place of 'you have' to make the natural stress fall on your key words)???

The final image is so beautiful and real ~ stays with me after having finished reading*Heart*

Thank you for offering this thought-provoking work!
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Review of The Onion  
Rated: E | (4.5)
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The imagery is so vivid and beautiful here. I can picture peeling and unpeeling an onion to reveal shades of pain, regret, sorrow, wanting but unable to attain the release of peaceful death. Each image unfolds so naturally, moving me forward one to the next.

I am slowed in reading in but a few places ~ the second paragraph "outermost" would more accurately be one word; also singular and plural clash at the end, making me go back to reread for clarity "their life" and "they'll be there" ~ consider perhaps "his life" and "he'll be there"?

In the 4th paragraph, "realize" in place of "realise"

The final sentence/statement is so vivid it stays with me after i have finished reading.

Thank you for offering this thought-provoking, creative work!
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Kate
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Review of Searching for God  
Rated: E | (4.0)
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This is such a beautiful, thought-provoking journey from one lost and searching outwardly to find the answer within or with prayer *Star*

The images are very vivid and an actual story unfolds, drawing me from one stanza to the next, to the beautiful conclusion, which remains with me after having finished reading*Heart*

Reading aloud, the pace is pretty quick, and in most places the beat flows evenly within each individual stanza. I suggest you test reading aloud to see where you might want to have the stress fall on key images you want to focus on, i.e., 9th stanza, consider the last two lines, something like,
"I feel a finger wipe the tears
falling from my swollen eyes."
changeing "wiping" puts the natural stress on "wipe" and "tears" moving me forward to seek the rest of the beautiful image.

Thank you for offering this thought-provoking work!
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Review of Dreams  
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Thank you for offering this beautiful tribute. The images are so vivid and using Alex's voice in conversation make them even more so, taking me there as witness to a conversation*Heart*

Reading aloud, the beat flows rather smoothly. I am slowed in but one place and offer for your consideration in the first stanza, third line, that you change "Makes" to "Make" so that it agrees with the plural "Dreams" ??

Alexandria is a warrior's name, and it's obvious her spirit still lives and I thank you for sharing her words^_^

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Review of Cocoon  
Rated: E | (4.5)
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This is beautiful, the images, the feeling, flowing from one stanza to the next, drawing me forward to the beautiful resolution. Growth, rebirth, whatever one's faith, this speaks volumes. *Star*

Reading aloud, I falter in but one tiny spot, the third stanza, first line, the beat is different than the rest, making me stop for a moment ~ consider perhaps using a contraction "What's this that comes to me" so that the spoken emphasis falls on the word "this" naturally ~ see how it sounds to you?

The final image stays with me and I you leave a gentle smile on my lips even after having finished reading.

Thank you for offering this beautiful work!
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Kate
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Review of John  
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This is a beautiful, loving tribute to a young man whose spirit shines through the words you put to paper. Your telling of the story is so natural and real, I find myself often lost in the moment.

I have but a few comments or questions to pose ~

Is Tony a physician, working in intensive care? He was excused to be with you? That seemed a bit abrupt as opposed to the smooth flow and introductions throughout the rest of the story?

Also, in describing John's physical attributes, "His thick sandy-blond hair complemented large, intelligen, green eyes." in place of "complimented"; and in the paragraph beginning, "That was the beginning... what seemed like it would be a long struggle." "seemed would" feels a bit forced to my ear reading aloud???

The final sentence is such a beautiful, heartfelt message, it stays with me after I've finished reading. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work!

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Kate
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This is a great visual poem ~ shaped like a rocket ship*Thumbsup* with the departure checklist numbered (cute phrase about the jacket^_^) and the final sentiment is so matter-of-fact, like a kid would say it*Star*

Reading aloud, the beat flows pretty evenly, and the images are visual and vivid ~ like S.Silverstein's^_^ ~ I would suggest for your consideration, a period or dash after "I'm ready. ..." and after "I'm leaving now. ..." for consistency with the rest of the poem where you use punctuation very effectively, making me pause for just a moment before reading on.

Thank you for sharing this fun poem^_^
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Your description and stories about the many beauties make me want to visit there, to walk with you and cool my feet also in her waters after long walks exploring the places and meeting the people. Providing a vignette of each location, as you do earlier with your family group, ties it all together as a series of life experiences and joys, Friuli being more than a place, but a reality, a way of being.

I like the description of all your happinesses as medicine ~ a word usually associated with something unpleasant, you recreate as a symbol of joy given by family, friends, and this beautiful place, Friuli.

I hope you are able to return there time and again and "Life the Life Friuli" ...

Thank you for sharing this uplifting, beautifully evocative work^_^
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Review of Did You Daddy?  
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This is so powerfully visual, each stanza evokes a more and more terrifying image, pulling me forward to the next. I keep hoping for something to happen to stop the inevitable, but it doesn't happen. So heartrending and, I think in the end, probably true. The violence and anger took over, destroying a life.

Reading aloud, the beat of the lines is forceful and compelling, moving me forward. I am slowed in but a couple places, and offer the following suggestions for your consideration,
In the third line, try remoing the first word "As" and begin with "I hear..." ~ see how that feels reading aloud;
the same with the third stanza fourth line, cosider deleting the second occurrence of "would", i.e., "That today would be the day I die" ??
and eighth stanza, try "When I know you are so near"

Thank you for offering this thought provoking work!
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Kate
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This is such a beautiful piece, so poignant and reflective, a sense of love and peace comes with the lump in my throat as I read the final statement. An easy transition to the past to give the backstory, and I like the focus item of the rocking chair, as well.

one tiny nit, I think that John would be more accurately "lost to his thoughts," ???

Thank you for offering this great read!
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Rated: E | (4.5)
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Who among us can honestly say that one of our parents did nothing that absolutely mortified us in public at some point in time^_^ I enjoyed reading your example ~ well written story with a lot of great visual impact. I can see myself standing next to you at the store and feeling absolutely totally embarrassed*Thumbsup*

just a couple of spots I have a comment for your consideration ~ "ogle at" consider simply "ogle"; and "traumatize" (spelling*Blush*)

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Your physical description of Sally Gulford is detailed, perhaps more so than Roy McLaird (thanks for the link, I read him to get a better sense of Sally). I think that, being a character sketch, you should include perhaps how or why she came to Australia from Los Angeles and I get the impression that she is recently divorced or separated from her despondency, but I don't feel sympathy for her ~ is that your intent? I think I would feel some given a little bit of her backstory.

I like the reference to the verandah again. The comparison of her musing on what has passed and lost dreams contrasts with Roy looking for a future.

Where she looks at her daughter, ruffling her hair ~ it's a bit unclear as to whether she or her daughter's face is tilted sideways and who the subsequent description is until I read further, realizing it's Sally. Perhaps end the comment about her daughter with a description of whether she is like or unlike Sally, then continue with Sally ruffling her hair?

I look forward to reading about the other characters and how they fit with these two^_^

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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
I like Roy as a protagonist. Your physical description is vivid and offers hints to his habits (3 burgers ~ eaten alone) as well as his being a hard worker. I like the image of the verandah where he sits watching life go by and muses on it passing him by as he does so.

I can easily visualize him in a mystery, romantic story, perhaps more once you introduce other characters. I suggest that Roy's a keeper and you should keep developing his past, define his job or any friends he might have or a pet or hobby?

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Review of An Autumn Moon  
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Your writing offers some beautiful visuals, setting a serene scene and describing Autumn Moon with sensory detail to draw me in to the story*Star* I also like the way you pull the two parts of the story together by having Summer paraphrase Edward's refrain. The ending also reinforces the supernatural come true.

I note but a couple of comments for your consideration where I was slowed a bit.

In the first visual description of Autumn Moon, consider a return to your earlier description, with a bit more visual, i.e., something like, "Although her face was averted, he could still see her beauty in the graceful cheekbones surrounding a pert, small nose."

Also, near the ending, a fragment can perhaps be combined while still reinforcing the images from the first encounter, i.e., "Edward had no name, no substance, as if levitating above the ground."

Thank you for offering this great read!
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Review of My Heart  
Rated: E | (4.0)
Greetings, I enjoyed reading your poem ~ it sends me a message about finding oneself and learnng to like myself without needing validation from the outside/others. Well written, the poignant images in the beginning draw me forward from one stanza to the next, similar to the personal growth depicted in your poem.*Thumbsup*

Reading aloud, the flow is rather smooth and I find myself being drawn through the poem from one stanza to the next very naturally.

one grammar nit ~ period . and comma , are always within quotes, i.e., "Love you that way."

Thank you for sharing this provocative work^_^
Keep Writing!
Kate
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Rated: E | (4.5)
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So vivid, in the moment ~ you describe so well how the outer surface shown to the world not only masks who lives inside, but keeps them from getting to know that person, keeps them away. The intensity and force of your images just get stronger with each stanza. Not fitting in, always being on the periphery, and it seems no one is aware.

Reading aloud, I am pulled from one stana to the next; so powerful yet in a way subtly written. The beat flows pretty smoothly, also.

The images, your thought-provoking words, remain with me after I have finished reading.

Thank you for offering this provocative work!
Keep Writing!
Kate
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