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Review of Why?  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: E | (4.5)
Lynda with a Y, you are a reality writer with something to say. I pray this is just a piece that you wrote from knowing that these things happen in real life rather than from your personal experience. i have three daughters, one son, sixteen grands, and one birth great, and one play grand. The very thought of them dying of natural causes, since me into prayer and thanksgiving that God has spared them another day. I can't imagine having to be a part of such an act. I also would not be feeling, and I am sure I would be asking "WHY?"

Why I read the piece: I am browsing around in your folder, and finding me in your pieces. Could it be that you also write from emotions? I do.

What I liked: The telling of a real life experience that plays out every day in one of our hospitals. People often do not share such raw emotions about their loved ones.

What I would change: Check the spacing, layout, etc. Minor compared to the message.

Comments/questions/comments: This is an emotional piece, at least for me even though I have not had to live it, I have wondered how those who have actually are able to do it.

Thank you so much for sharing.

Write on. WRITE ON!


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Review of Why me?  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: E | (4.0)
You must be writing from your grandson's experiences! I sometime do exactly the same thing. I love this piece. Short, interesting, and hilarious all at the same time. You can almost see him hiding from the three, and wondering if they would find him, yes, but also thinking to himself, "What the heck, why am I hiding from the girls?"

Why I read it: I knew you could not send it back (LO), and I promised to review more this week. Glad I did. The title also caught my eye because I have been known to ask that question on more than one occasion.

What I liked: The brevity of the piece, but also the message.

Suggestions/questions/comments: Bullying is real and even though your piece is light-hearted, no one should have to worry about being hurt by anyone. Many children live this every day, and we have to work to change it.

These are truly my thoughts, and hope they resonate with you. Thank you for sharing and write on. WRITE ON!


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Review of ROADS OF WAR  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: E | (4.0)
Destiny, yours is the first piece I decided to review after a month or two absence from reviewing. I must say that I could almost hear you speaking these words, and quite agree with your feelings and expressions around the wars that are going on all over the world. Let's continue to pray for peace.

Why I read your poem: I am committed to reading, reviewing and rating fifteen pieces this week, and this was the first one that popped up for review. I AM GLAD that it did. I also thought the message was relevant.

What I liked: The poem addressed a subject that we don't often think about in terms of poetry, and it told an entire story in a few stanzas.

Suggestions/comments/questions: I did not have any.

Thank you for sharing. Your poem speaks volumes about not only your feelings about the wars, but that of many others.


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Review of Memoirs  
for entry "In the Beginning" 
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with RAOK Upgrade Brigade Group  
Rated: E | (5.0)
LOL! I can so totally relate to your story. I, too, was raised on a farm in small town in Georgia. I, too, ran bsrefeet for at least one and a half decades. So did everyone else my age. Shoes were for school and church. Out good clothes were also for those purposes. We also grew tomatoes and a host of other crops including sugar cane, my favorite because we did not only grow it, but we harvested it and made syrup, juice, and dog candy (the best in the world). We also had lots of chickens, grapes, pears, peaches, pecans, corn, pigs, cows, and two mules.

My Mother, brother, and I also lived with my grand-daddy, and aunt Mozelle, and any other relatives who needed a place to stay during hard times. All of us worked the fields, and helped around the farm. Our treat was to ride with grand-daddy on the back of the wagon around town delivering some of his goods to our neighbors.

In addition to farm animals, we had lots of dogs and cats. They were my favorite. U would play with them for hours because my brother was older and rarely had time to play with me. Our house was heated by wood --wood fireplace in the kitchen and in the dining room. Wood stove to cook on, and pot belly heaters in one other room. It was a great day when we got our first gas heater and gas tank out back.

The best day, however, was the day we got electric lights. No more candles, and no more threat of fires that would burn your house down. Live was hard, but it was good. You have inspired me to work on my autobiography a little more.

Why I read this piece: You have been so kind to keep up with me on my journal and I wanted to read some of your works.

What I liked: Your easy style of writing about you and your life

What interested me: The similarities of our upbringing

Suggestions/questions/comments: You write well, and I enjoyed the read.

Thank you for sharing. Write on WRITE ON!

I also hope this counts toward the reviews for the House of Aryrn {{image:1989499}


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Review of Writer's Block  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: E | (3.0)
Velenchia, I think many of us here at WDC can relate to writer's block, and would quickly agree that no one should allow writer's block to consume their creativity. Most everyone has something to say, and as with anything, the first step is always the beginning. Nice first step, and I believe your are on your way.

Why I read your letter: It was randomly assigned.
What I liked: The vehicle you chose to introduce yourself to writing and the subject matter
What interested me: The idea of writing to your writer's block in order to free your mind and allow you to write

Suggestions/questions;comments: Interesting. and very simply stated
writer who will allow you to move in and set up shop inside their(?) head.

Thank you for sharing, and write on. WRITE ON!


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Review of Holiday at Home  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: E | (4.0)
Bob, I have had a few of those vacation where everything just went awry. I also have those children who think just like yours, but do not have the funds to get that far away. LOL Thank God for grandchildren who still think the best place in the world is hanging out with grandmom.

Why I read your piece: It was randomly assigned
What interested me: The story, one I believe most seniors can relate to in these times
What I liked: the entire story

Suggestions/questions/comments: Very interesting
They say the plans of mice and men just can not (cannot) transpire,
Now(,) I am on holidays,...
There you have the story of my last vacation(')s joys

Thanks for sharing. Write on. WRITE ON!


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Review of God  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: E | (3.0)
Becky, I could not agree with you more! God is good, and recognizing His goodness is always appropriate. In this very brief piece, you have remind me that someone else believes in a good God that loves and cares for us. In five lines, you shared His message without any fanfare.

Why I read your piece: It was randomly assigned
What I liked: The message
What interested me: The briefness of the message

Suggestions/questions/comments: Very simple and straight forward


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Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: E | (4.0)
Samberine, I am not sure why this popped up for a review, but here it is, and I am happy to review and past on my thoughts. Hope something is helpful. This is the first time, I have had a site to review. Hope, I am really suppose to do this. I like the way it is laid out, and the fact that you have mastered the skill of showcasing your awards.

Why I reviewed this: It was randomly assigned
What I liked: The way you created the site on WDC, and the shout outs
What interested me: Your skill in showcasing your recognitions and merit badges.

Suggestions/questions/comments: Nicely done.

1. I'm Samberine, you're (your) friend here in WDC.
2.. A simple fairy girl, who loves cat(s), and loves nature, so she created her Garden of Creativity here in WDC to home and stored (store) her musing(s) about her crafts in Writings and Arts, wherein it became her abode too.
3. I hope you would (delete would) enjoy your stay here, and perhaps visiting (visit) me as( delete as) often in my Garden.
4. ...here in (on) this site, that helps me grow everyday.
5. ...I hope you'll visiting (visit or hope you'll be visiting) me again


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Review of lovin me  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: 13+ | (2.0)
Shyi, this your second piece that was randomly assigned for my review. Having read this one and the one on Mary Jane, I see them more as journal entries. The first one reminded me of an earlier time. This one seems to be an expression of ones feelings at the end of the day,

Why I read it: It was randomly assigned
What I liked: That your are Journaling
What interested me: Nothing in particular

Suggestions/questions/comments: It seems like one long rambling never ending sentence.
When I take (off) my clothes, shoes, jewelry, my little bit of make up I had on
...My (my) chapstix....
...and I step in (into) the shower
...when I get done with my nails and toes done. (Suggestion: when my nails and toe nails are finished or done,)...I stare...

These are my observations. I hope something here is useful. You are the author and you know what you had in mind. Please use what you can and discard the rest.

Thak you for sharing, ad wrire on. WRITE ON!


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Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  
Rated: E | (3.5)
Country_Jammer, I am always intrigued by writings on religion, Christianity, the Bible, and spirituality. I had no less interest or intrigue in reading your pierce on "What is a Christian?" Over the years, I have learned to not debate ones religious beliefs or their politics. LOL So, I read your piece and thought about what I believed, and I thought that we were close on definitions. For me, being a Christian, means that should live my life Christ like, Christ centered, and Christ focused; believing in the Bible as God's Holy word, written for man's road map to eternal life.

Why I read it: Randomly assigned
What I liked: It was a religious piece
What interested me: The title and the writing

Suggestions/questions/comments: Thanks for sharing.
Christianity is not (a) religion,

Write on. WRITE ON!


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Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  
Rated: E | (4.0)
Bri*Star, today must be the day that I read poems that remind me of writings on topics/subjects that I hold dear. About two years ago, I wrote a poem on my house, but it was a happy house. Your poem seems to be vacant, unhappy, and uninviting. Using sybblism sometimes describes how we are feeling about ourselves. In this poem, I see a lot of unhappiness even though you are reaching out, open, and willing, but no one seems to take you up on your offer.

Why I read your poem: It was randomly assigned.
What I liked: The title and the message
What interested me: What would it take to bring happiness to you and make your house a home.

Suggestions/questions/comments: Why would it take so much effort to make your house a home? For me, home is where the heart is, and the warmth that love brings with it.

These are only my thoughts about what you have written. Thank you so much for sharing.

Write on. WRITE ON!


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Review of Breaking Day  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  
Rated: E | (4.0)
Keaton, initially as I started to read your poem, I was reminded of one that I wrote recently, but then I continued to read, and was draw in by the feelings, and the sudden change in the poem. First I thought you were delighting in the sun, and it brilliance, but then, it changed from day to night and the darkness and the fear of the unknown, but also a longing for the sun to come back. Very interesting poem.

Why I read it: Randomly assigned, an quite interesting to read.
What I liked: The subject matter addressed in the poem, i.e., the sun and its brightness
What interested me: The mood change about mid-way, and the way the darkness was addressed in the poem

Suggestions/questions/comments: None

Thank you for writing and sharing your thoughts through this piece. Here is the piece that your initial lines reminded me of mentioned above.
 Caught Up  (E)
Standing in the Bright Sunlight on my back porch
#1983278 by G. B. Williams




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Review of Untitled  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  
Rated: E | (4.5)
m.g.b., what a powerful love poem. I read it over more than twice because of its message. On could feel the emotions of the writer, and the love.

What I liked: The raw emotions of the poem
Why I read it: It was randomly assigned
What interested me: The title. With such lovely words and emotion, I would have given it a title, but then, by calling it"Untitle" you, in fact, gave it a title.

Suggestions/questions/comments: I enjoyed the poem.

Thanks for sharing.

Write on. WRITE ON!


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Review of Deus Personis  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  
Rated: E | (4.0)
Corvo Starke, I was stopped on the first line -- "mine" friends -- never thought about friends in that manner, but I guess we all have mine friends. LOL I think my mine friends are friendlier than yours. It was a good read once I understood where you were going with the writing.

Why I read it: Randomly assigned
What interested me: The writing style
What I liked: The hidden message in the poem about how we all wear mask, and that few of us take the risk to expose ourselves.

Suggestions/questions/comments: None.

Thank you for sharing. Write on. WRITE ON!


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Review of The Tapestry  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: 18+ | (4.0)
Percy, it is a vivid picture of what might transpire between a king and his subject in the time period selected for the setting of the story. The story shows how a conversation might have gone in a plot to expose perceived undercover conversions to Judaism and/or satire on what is going on in the Catholic church .

Why I read the piece: It was randomly assigned. I also though I had read it before, and wanted to make sure. I had not.
What I liked: The intrigue leading up to the explanation of the tapestry
What interested me: Whether or not the king could be convinced to go along with the scheme of things.

Suggestions/questions/comments: The story should be reviewed and edited.

“He’s (a) madman using inflammatory oratory to incite the masses.”
... to achieve social injustice.” (justice?)
How (much) faith can you place in such a confession?”
...
put these disgusting panels put(delete put) in a secure place.

Thank you for sharing, and write on. WRITE ON!


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Review of In the Beginning  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
Hyperiongate, very nicely done, and a very nice way to address some of the twist and turns. I could almost see the characters acting out their assigned roles. God standing by the window looking out on the world, and questioning the wisdom of His creation, and being forever grateful that He had placed limits on how long to let this foolishness go on.

Why I read the piece: Randomly assigned.
What I liked: The way it was written, and the idea that God could just be a little ticked off with His creations
What I interested me: The entire family was put on display in the short piece (LOL) -- God swearing, and Jesus Christ sicking His head in the door and backing out quickly.

Suggestions/questions/comments: None.

Thanks for sharing, and write on. WRITE ON!


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Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Web*Witch, thank you for sharing. Your poem reminds me of a song that is currently out, I think it is called "Hear Me Roar." Your title did not let me down as I read your poem. In fact, it was quite appropriate and I enjoyed the read.

What I liked: The poem
Why I read it: Randomly assigned
What interested me: The title

Suggestions/questions/comments: None

Thank you again for sharing. Write on. WRITE ON!


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Review of The sleep project  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with The WDC Angel Army  
Rated: 18+ | (2.0)
Hardwire, I have completed my review of your piece "The Sleep Project." Thank you for sharing. I offer the following as part of my review:

Suggestions/questions/comments: Suggest that you at least review your story again and run spell-check to help you avoid posting obvious errors. Sometimes, it is hard to see your own mistakes, and even spell check won't catch all of them, but it will help. Some observations:
... stail (stale) ciggirettes (cigarettes) I golfed (engulfed) the meeting place
...the evil the (that he) had givin(given) birth to
Dark(,) yes(,) but at ...
...6 (Six) today Jacob Kline announce
...not the devil him self (himself).
6 (Six) more useless ...
...Skeleton(s,) my friends(,) are all we ('ve or we have) become with a...
... nor to me but if (of) those we force to never sleep.

Please use what you can from my comments, and please disregard all of the rest. I know that these are your words, and how you have chosen to express yourself and your characters. Thanks for sharing, and write on. WRITE ON!


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Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: ASR | (4.0)
Diane, this is a well written journal entry that depicts the condition of the ships, the men, and the commitment that drives the men forward into a battle that they are not sure of winning, but must strive to do so.

What I liked: The entire entry as it is written to capture the condition of the men and the ships.
Why I read it: It was randomly assigned, but I enjoyed the read.
What interested me: The repetition of the condition of the ships, the men and the reason for the battle.

Suggestions/questions/comments: None.

Thank you for sharing, and write on. WRITE ON!
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Review of Mind Blowing Idol  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: 18+ | (3.0)
Don Dadda, for me, titles help to tell the story. Although your story was randomly assigned to me, I puzzled over the title, and tried to determine where your story would lead me. After reading the story a couple of times, I did not connect the title to the story as much as I did the zombie like state of Craig in the end.

What I liked: Wasn't exactly my bedtime story, but it was an acceptable story with character descriptions that were believable.
Why I read it: It was randomly assigned.
What was interesting: The ending, especially the last line was a little confusing considering the prior paragraph that stated he was vegetable, but...

Suggestions/questions/comments: Would suggest breaking up the first paragraph to make it easier to read. I also offer the following for your consideration:
Yelled Jim and (as) he pulled Craig
...same glass (glassy) eyed gaze he...
...giving they’re (their) account of what had happened.

I am by no means a story writer. I wish I was, but I do read quite a few stories, and this review is more based on that than anything else. Please accept any of my comments that you can use, and toss all of the rest. They are only opinions. You are the author and I value your story and the time you took to write it. So, thanks for sharing and write on. WRITE ON!


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Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with RAOK Upgrade Brigade Group  
Rated: 18+ | (3.5)
Brian, your poem reminded me of some of my clients, and I said a little prayer hoping that this is just a poem about someone else. It says all too well what I know about addiction, and even though this reads "pretty," addiction is not a pretty sight.

What I liked: The telling of the story
Why I read it: It was randomly chosen
What interested me: The title (Pretty Little Lines)

Suggestions/questions/comments: I like your writing style.

...another one that she cant (can’t) handle
...shes (she’s) breaking down now
...and she doesn’t (doesn’t) know how
...everyday (every day) and every night
...she fears that something isn’t (isn’t) right
..she does some things she normally wouldn’t (wouldn’t) do

Write on. WRITE ON!


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Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: ASR | (4.0)
Painted Turtle, I read and re-read your piece. I kept wondering was this about reincarnation or recovery from deep dark depression. It seemed like the writer wanted so much to end it all, but also wanted to live or at least come back. What a struggle.

What I liked: The way the piece was written and the struggle within it
What interested me: Why the piece was written, and what emotions the author was struggling with as the piece was being written
Why I read it: It was randomly assigned, but I read and re-read it to try to understand it; to live in the emotion being presented

Suggestions/questions/comments: Very interestingly presented

Thank you for sharing. Write on. WRITE ON!


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Review of How now brown cow  
Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Ghost ElaineElaine, I liked "How Now Brown Co.w" I am certain that I heard the expression many years ago, and might have even heard it in a rhyme as well as in elementary school. Had not thought about for quite some time, then your poem was randomly assigned, and all I could think was "how now brown cow. LOL

What I liked: The remembrance of times passed brought back to memory by the poem
What interested me: The round cow patties LOL
Why I read it: It was a random selection and it was nicely written

Suggestion/Questions/Comments: Well written and humorous


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Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: E | (4.0)
Rhonda, you are on a fast track and the poem shows it! Fast paced, easy read, and quite enjoyable.

What I liked: The rhythm and the beat. I could almost see you moving.
Why I read it: It was a random selection, and the beat was fast
What interested: Each line actually rhymed.
What I would change: Nothing

Suggestions/Questions/Comments: Very upbeat

Thanks for sharing, and write on. WRITE ON!


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Review by G. B. Williams
In affiliation with Showering Acts of Joy Group  
Rated: E | (5.0)
O. D. D., I can relate to "The Stallion Runs Free." The stallion is often used as a symbol to show strength, freedom, courage, and leadership. The lead stallion, leads it herd to safety, to flight, to danger, to freedom, and falling in love can be all of that -- a journey. Your last stanza says that love set you free just like the stallion running free in the wilds.

What I like: The title and the repetition of the title throughout the poem.
Why I read it: It was randomly chosen, and I enjoyed the read.
What interested me: The poem itself was very interesting
What I would change: Nothing

Suggestions/Questions/Comments: Nicely executed. Thanks for sharing.

Write on. WRITE ON!


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