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Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi ~*Christina*~

Hi there, Christina! I am giving you this review since you are a member of Adopt a Newbie group, and we R&R our Newbies! *Smile*

I am reviewing your poem, "God Will Hold My Hand One Day" and it is a lovely affirmation to the act you look forward to fulfiling someday.

I like your rhyming scheme and it doesn't feel forced as many do.

There wasn't one line that stood out for me, but all in all, it was endearing to read.
I think you have a good start with your poetry and look forward to reviewing more of your work.

Until the next review...

THe tAlE of CoCo ADoRe
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Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi ~*Christina*~

I saw your post in the
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and I wanted to give you a review for your work! *Smile*

Your poem, "Another broken promise" rings true like the cry of so many of women, when we feel our hopes shattered, and all we can do is watch the scatter around in vain.

I am going to go through stanza by stanza, if you don't mind:

Another broken promise.
Another shattered dream.
Another night of crying.
Love is never what it seems.Isn't this so true? I like the solidness of your lines, nice work.

Another broken promise.
Another day gone by.
Another night without you.
One more vicious lie.Just feel so denied when the lies take what was valuable from your life.

Another broken promise.
Another cloud in view.
Another disapointment.
Why do I trust in you?There never is a reason, only the desire to trust again. To end your own emptiness. Nice work here too.

Another broken promise.
Another broken heart.
Another prayer to bring you back.
I hate to be apart.Yes, this is what gets us in the end. Not wanting to be alone has sealed many a deal to bring a close, hopefully, to the rainy nights.


This was a very nice poem, Christina and I liked how your words flowed and didn't feel nor read as forced.

As I reviewed your work, I did not find any spelling, punctuation, or grammtical errors in your post. *Smile*


Till the next review,

THe TaLe oF CoCo ADoRe
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Review of 50th Anniversary  
Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hi ahshera, *Flower1*

I have been wanting to complete a couple of reviews of your writing, and though I have not reached "a couple" just yet, I would like to start with your comedy piece, "50th Anniversary" which was an editor's pick for a favorite piece in the WDC Comedy newsletter for August 30th. *Smile*

I thought that this was very well done, and the humor was so slick and cleverly relayed that I didn't see it coming. Subtlety is not a something easily learned but you seem to have a gift for it in your writing.

There was this one line that I did want to point out with a punctuation issue that can be easily corrected.

"Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad," gushed Byron, son number one ... "Sorry I'm running late.

The running ... don't need to be used here. You might want to consider using a period and end the thought.

As far as the punchline of the story, that was just great and I found myself laughing out loud! *Delight*

Very good job, ahshera and I can't wait to dig through more of your port.


Till the next review,

THe TaLe oF CoCo ADoRe
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Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi John Kirkland

I came across your portfolio inside of the "Adopt-a-Newbie" forum and found this emotional, real gem inside, waiting for a review. *Smile*

Your heartfelt, true essay titled, "A Walk Through Despair" which details, in part, a time in your life when you had to recover from a relationship that was stolen from your grasp, is very encouraging as it takes us to a place where you find healing and renewal.

As you speak of the first few days while you recovered, of the days and the nights seeming long and empty, the time patterns disjointed, I could feel a sense of connectiveness with your descriptions, as you create a visual with your words that is moving.


I loved how you speak of your "re-birth at the end of it all, a new view on your life, your educational pursuits, your musical aspirations, it sounds like the this walk, though very painful, helped to show you a whole other side of yourself. And that had to be good, in the end. *Flower2*

Very good piece, John and I'll see you on the next review!

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Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi emilbus *Star*

This review is part of your port review for "Simply Everything!"

For this review, I chose a special poem you wrote called, "Yesterday and Today" which is a lighthearted, yet moving tribute to your father as you realize all that he is in your life, now that time has brought it to light.

There aren't many people who can not relate to the first few lines:

"Today I found a hair in my ear
Wondered why it was harder to hear
Are those glasses on now on my face?
Have I been this long in the race?


And you just continue on in this manner throughout your poem and I found myself chuckling at the truth that I know I've tried to hide from in my own life. *Smile*

There is so much love in this work, and I know that your family was touched, as we were, for your sharing your innermost realities with them.

Not to mention, that it is well written from beginning to end!

While reviewing your poem, I did not find any spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors...great job! *Smile*

Till the next review,

The Tale Wishes WDC Happy B'day!


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Review of Changes  
Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi emilbus *Smile*

This review is part of your port review from "Simply Everything"! For your review today, I have chosen your work, "Changes", which is a poem on how as we age, our thoughts on things changing is more like our parents, the older we get.

When we are young, we welcome the changing scenes in our lives and they don't seem to move fast enough for us. Yet, as things to move along a that quickened pace, we feel as if we are being bombarded by it all.

What I like in your poem is that you address the fears, showing that they are a necessary evil for us to have another day.

One of my favorite lines from your poem is:

"The rules of the game
Have changed and how to play"


I find this poignant because there is always some new process, a new rule for living with each passing day and if we don't learn how to flow with it, we will be washed off to the side because life will go on, whether you choose to play or not.

Another good poem, Emilbus and as usual, I enjoyed reading through it. *Smile*

The Tale Wishes WDC Happy B'day!


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Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hi

This review is part of your port review from "Simply Everything" and I thought that you seem to have some pretty good ideas, and your "Abstract Observations" piece sounded interesting.

You did not disappoint me with this commentary and it contained many of the same thoughts that I, and others, have thought at one time or the other in our lives.

I totally agreed wholeheartedly with the disparity that rages in our society with the difference in social class vs. working class, but I found myself drifting in the second half of your talk.

First off, we don't have a say so in what is done here. We are told that we do but our "elected officials" have taken the weight of all that decision-making from off of our sallow shoulders, so this is what we now get: silly ideas that are heralded as monumental and forward thinking all in the name of protecting America. While I don't think it is "fair" that the original descendants don't hold claim to the land, what does that have to do with the people who are living here today, who weren't involved with the first deceitful act? I think that we have to understand that whoever is in power, wants to keep it that way. No matter who they are.

But that's just me. I think that your observations could strike up a lengthy editorial style response, but I don't want to stray too much from what this review is about. The writing and it is good! *Smile*

I have reviewed some of your other works, Emilbus and they only seem to get better and better all of the time! *Smile*

I like what you've done here and you are inspiring me to write down some of MY thoughts and observations, oh boy! *Smirk*

Keep up the great writing and I'll see you in the next review.

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Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi DragonBlue

While I was out looking for a sig for a friend, I came across your sig collection, "Inspiration Collection I" and I was amazed by what you were offering for the price shown! *Shock*

What I liked so much about your sigs are the cool sayings inside of them and the text styles used. *Delight*

From Knowledge is Power, to Embrace Diversity, and Serenity...A Frame of Mind As a Place To Be, these are such top-notch sigs and you are such a humble artist! *Smile*

I loved visting this sig shop and hope that others will stop in to make some purchases! *Smile*

Great job, DragonBlue.

Coco Adore Thanks*Up*Grade Angels!: The tale is not over. She has only begun:A sig of two paintings my husband did of me...isn't he wonderful? Hope you like it!

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Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: E | (4.0)
Hi bkcompton

I found your review request on the Review Request page and thought that I would give your poem, "Shades of Illumination" a review to see just what you came up with . *Smile*

You sure do know how to paint quite the picture of nature in action!

I like the way you describe water in the ocean: "cools blue black
under white cap"
you can almost see the churning water, darkly painted from this view you paint.

And these lines are just tantalizing: "Dusky tangerine
illuminate the dream" Very hot picture of a beautiful view!

I liked your poem and wish you success with your writing here at WDC! *Star*

The WFU Tale of Coco Adore

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Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi Tammy~Catchin Up~ ,

I just was looking for something good to review for you and I came across your contest for Newbies, "The Drop Off Box = For Newbies" and I think that this is an awesome forum that pushes the writing level for the newbie in here at WDC.

This monthly contest, sponsored by
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by Tammy~Catchin Up~
, awards prizes and accolades for the best poem and short story entry from a newbie.

Now, only newbies who has been a member of Writing.Com for 60 days or less (counting back from the first day of current month.) And "newbie" for the purposes of the contest, refers to anyone whose portfolio creation date is June, 1, 2006 or after. Entrants from earlier contests may also enter as long as the creation date falls within the months that will be listed above. But you need to find something new to enter because previous entries are not valid.

Posts must be a static item from the Newbies's portfolio in a bitem link form, as long as it is a poem with 40 lines or less or a short story 10kb or less. There are no exceptions on these rules. And any genre as long as it has a content rating of 13+ or less.

Only (1) entry per Newbie is allowed, Newbies or members posting on someone else's behalf may post multiple entries as long as they fall witin the posting guidelines.

All Newbies that qualify for the contest will receive 50 points with a review. *Smile*

The month's Overall Winner will receive an Angel Merit Badge and the first place poetry and short story winners will receive 10,000 GPS!!!

I think that this is an outstanding contest for Newbies and would encourage our newbies to enter their *Star*BEST*Star* work for a chance for a worthy award!

Very nice forum, Tammy, I really enjoyed browsing through it.

The WFU Tale of Coco Adore

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Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: 18+ | (4.0)
Hi Murphymoo

I came across your poem, "Out of the Shadows" for the Dark Writing contest and thought that I would give you some feedback on this piece.

One of the first things that I saw in this poem, is that you tried to rhyme instead of focusing on the content. It's better to have content w/o the rhyme then a rhyme that starts and stops.

Let's look at the poem itself:

Out of the Shadows

I've found out a lot about you,
Great what the Internet can do,
You told them where you'll be, at what time,
And what you'll wear;

Now I must prepare *red*This line needs punctuation. The first stanza is not that bad. Let's continue on downward.

A length of strong and supple rope,
Some gaffer tape, some liquid dope.
All are safely in my car
And I've left some room for you. or a suggested re-write: And we won't need to go far." This guy is not trying to be polite, and that is what that line sounds like to me.

I'll do what I want to. See? This is direct and opposite to the false congeniality in telling the woman you've left room for her. This fellow is going to do what he wants to do...he's not nice!

Waiting quietly in the lonely darkness,
Some may say my scheme is artless.
Out of the shadows, you appear.
*Cut*My lazy rope's now tightly flexed. Here I have another suggested insertion: "Soon you will diappear". It is simple but you get the idea.

*Paste*The last line of the stanza above here.
My lazy rope's now tightly flexed.
It coils around your tender neck.

why don't you also try: "My rope is now tightly flexed
As it coils around your tender neck."


Well, those are a few suggestion for your poem. The concept is scary because that is real life you are writing about and in that light, I become unnerved by the poem, which is what you were looking for. *Smile*

Good luck on it! *Star*

WFU Tale of Coco Adore

This sig is from Dragon Blue's Sig Auction and it is soooo me! *Heart*
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Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi ~~Mc Young~~ ,

As I was out browsing around for another diversion for my mind, I came across your poll, "Religion now vs. Where you are born" and thought that it might be a nice review that might get some more viewers for this interesting topic. *Smile*

You are trying to get a thought process on religion and if people were born in a different country, and taught to believe in that culture at a young age, that there is a good possibility that they would practice the beliefs of the culture of which they were raised.

Now, I sat and thought about this for a moment and realized that if there were only one religion taught, and it was not Christianity, and my family raised me to believe in this other religion, that I would do as I was taught. Or not, depending on what takes place to form me during my life.

I think that this is the other part of the poll that allows the pollster to sit and rumminate over this topic and consider it for themselves.

I liked it and hope others will take the time to give you more feedback on the subject. *Thumbsup*


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Review of ZAZEN  
Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi Ridinghood,

Ok, I am sitting in the BIG House and I understand that if I give you a review, I might be given a pardon by Governor Pass the buck. I thought it might be necessary for me to attend to this quickly so I can get out of there! *Smile*

As I rummaged through your port, I came upon this poem, "ZAZEN" and it is a dizzying, dynamic, rhythymic display of the written language!

I love the concept of sitting mediatiation, running, leaping, moving, but not moving, and just sitting still. Being still.

It is one of the hardest things to do and it almost feels as if your poem wants to leap from off of the page as I read it. *Thumbsup*

Great work and I love the creativity in your lines.

While reviewing your poem, I did not find any spelling, grammatical or punctuation errors in your post. *Flower2*

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Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: ASR | (4.0)
Hi Dr. Taher,

This review is a gift review from the "Summer Potluck Party" that we attended over a week ago. I know that we didn't get a chance to talk but I did want to give you a review nevertheless.

The work that I chose for your review is "Endings and Beginnings" which is an interesting tale of love, destruction, triumph over tough situations and the bond of family all told through the eyes of a mole family. It was told in a warm and simplistic fashion which has a nice appeal. *Smile*

You really made the mole family an engaging read and I found myself rooting for them to make it to safety and to the new birth of their lives, and additional offspring.

The only part that I scratched my chin over, and it doesn't take much for that to happen anyway, is the last line - "Soon, he would join the dead." and I believe it was in reference to the pigeon who was sitting on a perch inside of the church. I felt that it could've meant a couple of things. For one, that the pigeon was hurt and would soon die or that the bird was going to join the dead for a eat-a-thon, I just didn't know. *Question*

Again, nice work and I would love to read more of your work!


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Review of Reviewer's Club  
Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi Pass,

This review is a gift review from the "Summer Potluck Party" that we attended last week, yay! *Smile*

I saw this item in your port for the "Reviewer's Club" group and I thought that this might serve a two fold purpose.

This group serves as an in-house public relations for the fundraising contests that are hosted by Pass It On, and the reviewers role is to write public reviews for these various contests. This sounds fair enough. *Smile*

So, how do you become a reviewer? Well, you should review the Reviewer's Club posting and if you do a good, sample review, you can be added to the group! Oh, and there are additional perks to being member of this group:

*Star*A Reviewer's Club link will be posted at each contest Pass It on will host, leading back to the group's members, and hopefully, to more exposure to you as a reviewer. *Smile*e

*Star* At various times, she will put a direct link to some fortunate reviewers post in the contests.

*Star* It will help you as a reviewer and you'll receive rewards from the Public Review System.

Now, who wouldn't mind these types of rewards! *Bigsmile*

This really sounds like a great effort, Pass and I am glad to have completed this review for you! *Smile*

Reviewer's Club

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Review of High Occupancy  
Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi Robert,

This review is part of your port review from "Simply Everything". *Smile*

I have chosen your comedy piece, "High Occupancy" and I must tell you that I was quite impressed with your cleverness, and corny wit. *Smile*

You begin the story with a problem - "Mr. Mayor, we have a problem" and from there, we find out that it can't be with the writing because this tale was a hoot from start to finish! *Thumbsup*

You poked so much fun at the politicians who through their misguided constituents are not as smart as they need to be but have found high position because they know how to work a crowd.

From this classic line - Bill Clinton, thought McDougal. Bill Clinton. Eyes up. Maybe those Arabs have a point after all.

to this last one - The mayor turned back to his expansive window, through which he could just pick out the artificial jetty where the commuter expressway dipped under the gray waters of Baltimore Harbor. “Yes, indeed. Get the docs on it right away. We’ve got to find a cure for carpool tunnel syndrome.”

we are entertained from start to finish. I just laughed and laughed at the mayor's decision to call in John Hopkins for car POOL tunnel syndrome. So great and just an instant classic! *Smile*


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Review of Daddy  
Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hi Artists Wanted,

This review is a gift review from the "Summer Potluck Party" we attended all of last week! Yiyiyi! *Smile*

As I browsed through your port, Artists Wanted, I stumbled upon this gem of a poem called, "Daddy" and I knew I wanted to review, even before reading it. *Smile* I have this thing for daddy pieces since I had a daddy unlike the dad I knew you were writing about and it is interesting to read how others view that most special man.

Your poem is so FILLED WITH LOVE that it could bring tears to one's eyes. Following through each stanza revealed more and more of the person of your father and the stubbornness he is known for becomes the object of your delight! *Smile*

Let's review through a few of the stanzas, if you please:

" A stubborn mule he has been called
This father of mine, with his unshakeable pride.
Refuses to conform to modern society
Complaining of how unnecessary and bothersome they are."

In this stanza, we read of this man, who lives life through his own eyes, who has sifted through the muck of conformity and made his own decisions, no matter how it looks to others. We also can see your respect in adding this to your poem. *Smile*

A stubborn mule he has been called
This father of mine, with his unshakeable pride.
He opened my eyes to the beauty of the world
To people and places of all types and creed.
‘We are one,’ he’d say, beneath the moonlight and stars
‘Never forget that, my little baby girl.’
‘Many hardships might come your way, and you will cry along the way
‘But you will make it through, you’ll see, because I have all my faith in you.’

Here in this stanza, we can see that most people truly have a one-sided view of your father, and that he is full of love, especially for his daughter. *Smile* The line - "He opened my eyes to the beauty of the world" truly is an example of who this man, this "stubborn mule", really is.

A stubborn mule he has been called
This father of mine, with his unshakeable pride.
No longer a girl, but now a young woman
Who can only watch the hours tick by as the years become unkind to him.

The line in this stanza - "No longer a girl, but a young woman Who can only watch the hours tick by as the years become unkind to him" really caught me in the chest, as I could feel the emotion behind these words. You really express this extremely well, even though, I know this had to be difficult to pen.


A stubborn mule he has been called
This father of mine, with his unshakeable pride
For I long to be like him someday
To say to the world that ‘I’m still here.’
Until the good Lord decides to take him home
I will be by his side, and hold my breath and say a prayer
While I watch him fight to live yet another day
This father of mine, with his unshakeable pride
A stubborn mule he will always be called.

Lastly, this stanza truly brings home the emotion of having a dad that most people don't understand, who never will, but you know who this man, your father, truly is and want to exemplify his character, so that he will always be here. *Flower1* This love is so plain, clear and refreshingly sweet! Incredible job, lady, just awesome work! *Delight*

I did not find any spelling, grammatical, or punctuation errors in this post. *Smile*

I look forward to reviewing more work from your port, Artists Needed! *Smile*

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Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: E | (4.0)
Hi Whome,

This review is a gift from the "Summer Potluck Party" that we all attended last week! *Smile*

As I brooded about your port, trying to decide what to review, I found this little nugget, "A Challenge To You" and I thought that this might be a good one to review.

In your poem, you put out a call to your readers to think about the interactions they have with people on any given day and to consider how we can effect another's life for the better!

Now, there were several stanzas that I think really helped to get across the message of your poem; I will highlight a few for the review. *Smile*

How can I tell you in so many ways
Of all of the strife that affects our days
And how each of us can alter our plight
When determining how to let in the light?

I liked the simplicity of the arrangement of these lines and how you use the "rose colored glass" view to try to affect another. You don't browbeat with your plea, you just simply pose a question and provide realistic suggestions.*Smile*

It is about each of us, and how we spend our day,
And the effects upon others in each and every way.
And how each of us with a warm little smile,
Can make the day of another, at least for awhile.

You point out how the answer to the issue of just not caring starts with each one of us and how easy it could be to change one's view to think on a more positive note. Nice work here!

So take up this challenge,
And don't act so dismayed
It is easy to do
I shouldn't have to persuade.

This is a sweet little reinforcer towards the end. And people do sometimes get dismayed from doing good because it doesn't take a whole lot of energy and perserverance to do wrong, but to correct the wrongs that have been done can take generations.


In your final stanza, you finish with the title line: "A Challenge to You" and I think that your poem can make someone consider how easy it could be to just be courteous to someone, and it might change their day!

In reviewing your piece, I did not find any spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors. *Smile*

Good job, Whome!

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Review of Summer Fun  
Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi Cat Claws,

This review is one of the party gifts from the "Summer Potluck Party" that we attended all this past week. *Smile*

Well, as I read your poem, I thought, "The dog days were not only just in July" because we sure have been feeling the sunshine bright...and too hot!

Your poem, "Summer Fun" is all about the best parts of this season - children laughing, water splashing, sandy beaches and umbrella drinks. It just evokes a feel good aura about it and I think that the text color is an added touch, as well! *Smile*

It is not that I found a line that stood out, as a whole, but the poem itself, its not too flashy, but not understated. Its all about the best days of the summer.

As I reviewed your poem, I did not find any grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors within your post. *Flower2*

Nice work! *Thumbsup*

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Review of The Proposal  
Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: ASR | (4.0)
Hi Mellyora,

Well, my young newbie, pray forgive me for not reviewing your piece this past week but I wanted to take my time and go through it, bit by little bit, to ensure that I am giving you the review that you are looking for in this work. *Wink*

So, because this piece is so long, I will not make the suggested corrections off to the side but bolded within for you to see and evaluate.




Mellyora hummed softly to herself as she arranged the flowers and herbs laid out before her on the large table. When she heard the creak of the front doors open or opening she jumped. Broswell had never fully gotten use to Mellyora becoming the lady of the house. A situation made worse by her frequent travels. He would not be happy she had chosen this room to work in preferring that this type of work be done out of the main house. She on the other hand was tired of the constant dampness associated with all the rain they had suffered as of late. She had hoped to this would go without his notice but as she listened to him greet an apparent guest, she realized they were heading her way.

Cursing softly she tucked the flyaway strands of her blond hair behind her ears. Trying to make both the room and herself look neater she only succeeded in smearing a smudge of dirt across her cheek. She squeaked as her fears were realized and Broswell brought the guest into the room.

“Lady Mellyora!” he exclaimed. She flushed first probably not necessary to denote if this was a first or second flush at the reprimand but the sharp retort died on her tongue as she saw who followed in his wake.

Turning an even deeper shade of red she all but whispered his name, “Jashen?”

Jashen flashed her a brilliant smile still shaken shaking some of the dampness out of his hair. Though surprised to see her in her father’s home at this time of year, he masked it effortlessly. Making a perfect bow he addressed her formally more for Broswell’s benefit than for hers. “Lady Kyndale, a pleasure as always.”

Mellyora smiled her gaze flashing between Broswell and Jashen, “What are you,” she faltered, “I mean,” she smiled again trying to find the right words to ask him why he would come so far from the main city to her father’s home when she shouldn’t even be there.

Broswell saved them both, “Lord Kyndale will be with you in just a few moments.”

He turned to leave and Mellyora called after him, “Please send Anna before you fetch my father.” He nodded and made exaggerated motions of propping the doors wide open.

Mellyora continued to collect her items as Jashen approached,. here "What are doing here, Mellyora? I thought you would be in town by now.”

She nodded handing a large bundle of items to the girl Anna who had just arrived. Accepting the items the girl scurried from the room as Mellyora looked it over one more time to be sure it was now acceptable for her father to have a meeting.

“Normally you are correct, I should be in town already,” she paused and smiled her own brilliant smile at Jashen, “butmy brother Daavyd is finally coming home.”

Jashen raised a brow,. “Really?”, he thought. then add the next line he wouldn’t have been surprised if the Kyndale lad never recovered enough to return, although with the care he had received, his grey eyes flashed a bit of old anger, but his face smiled. “It is good news indeed ,Melly.”

“Well,” Mellyora came out from behind the table, “I suppose I should get ready for dinner and leave you to your meeting with my father.” There was the slightest hint of a question in her voice as she looked at him. She didn’t understand what he could possibly want with her father.

Jashen smiled. He knew she was curious and confused by his presence, but he was not prepared yet to fill her in. The smudge of dirt on her face suddenly became irresistible and he reached his hand out to touch it just as her father entered clearing his throat.

“Da!” Mellyora smiled and Lord Kyndale dropped all thoughts of inappropriateness. Reaching up on her tiptoes to kiss him on the cheekseries of events; should use a comma here she excused herself and rushed up to her rooms.

Anna was waiting for her as she reached her chambers, possibly not necessary for clarity. If you just said, ...giggling as mellyora...instead of clarifying her as the maid. We already know that. the maid was giggling as Mellyora entered, “Was that him M’lady? Was that the Lord Jashen remove the THE herethe one who saved Daavyd?”

Mellyora blushed knowing full well she had exaggerated Jashen’s role in the rescue to Anna and Liza, but to her the fact that he was there weighed more heavily than any of the others. They had rescued him for pay, only Jashen had gone for other reasons. “Yes Anna, that’s him.” She sat on her stool and let Anna begin to loosen her locks from the thick braid that had trapped most of them for the day. “But why is he here?” She began to worry that she had done something wrong in town then chided herself for it. First needs a comma she had long since stopped being the little Kyndale girl. A title hard to lose when you have 6 older brothers. Secondly, it would be Jashen’s brother coming even if that were the case. Third, she smiled, Jashen would never do that to her. She was sure of it.

She stared off as Anna prattled on about what a fine knight Jashen was and how handsome as she combed out Mellyora’s hair. She was so lost in her thoughts that she cried out when the doorway suddenly flew open and Liza raced in crying, “ANNA! ANNA!”, then she stopped dead in her tracks almost as if she were surprised to find Mellyora in her own chambers. “M’lady!” she gasped hard for air.

“Liz? What is it?” Mellyora got to her feet. “What happened to you?”

As Liza caught her breath she flushed realizing her lady may not approve. The news was so exciting however, she had to try.

“Wellneeds a comma I was near the room where your father and Lord Jashen are.” She hesitated as she came to the part she knew would get her in trouble.

“No!” Mellyora cut her off, “Don’t say another word Liza, please.” She desperately wanted to know what they were saying but she wouldn’t hear it this way, second hand from gossiping maids. “You shouldn’t be listening to my father’s private conversations.” Her reprimand had no force behind it as her nerves had already begun working against her.

She took her seat, “Annaneeds a comma can you finish my hair? Liza, please get my crimson gown for dinner.”

An hour later Mellyora made her way to the dining area. Her father was waiting for her at the bottom of the staircase.

He smiled at her and kissed her gently on the forehead after watching her descend theWe want to watch unnecessary repetition. Staircase is said in the sentence in the previous line. staircase. “You look beautiful Mellyora.” He hugged her tightly.

“Da?” she looked up at him, her eyes an ice blue color that made a perfect match to the maid he had married so many years ago. “What’s going on needs a comma Da?”

He patted her reassuringlya period here. The end of the thought., “Everything is fine Mel, Jashen would like to talk to you before dinner though so I’ll see the two of you in a few moments.”

He left her then and made his way to the dining room. She stood in silence stunned by his behavior and unsure of what she should do. After a few moments of contemplation, she pushed open the large door to the room she had seen Jashen in earlier. He was pacing and stopped immediately upon seeing her.

He had thought the hard part over after speaking with her father, but he realized upon seeing the stunning image before him that this would be far harder. He was more accustomed to seeing Mellyora in armor, skillfully wielding a sword when she was not playing her harp. Now she stood before him in an exquisite crimson gown trimmed in some luxurious grey fabric. For a moment he doubted himself.

Mellyora frowned upon seeing him. This was not at all the Jashen she was use to seeing. She panicked. Something must be drastically wrong for him to be so serious. She took a step forward, “Jashen? What is it? What…”

He raised his hand to silence her and she nervously clamped her mouth shut. She always went on when she was nervous. She had often wondered how he stood to be near her when that happenedperiod here; delete the comma, captialize the qquietly she whispered, “I’m sorry.”

“No Mel,” he smiled, “It’s just that,” he did not often find himself at a loss for words. While he may not be the speech maker his brother was, he was not use to finding himself tongue-tied. He had thought of this moment often over the last few weeks but nothing had prepared him for it.

He knelt before her and reached out his right hand to her. She gave him the hand he asked for, covering her mouth with the other. Tears sprung to her eyes and Jashen couldn’t help but smile. This part was exactly as he had imagined. He knew there was no way to do this without bringing his fair lady to tears. “Jashen.” She whispered and he smiled. You might want to decide where you mention your Jasheen smiling and leave it with that.

“Mel,” he smiled again,you are repeating a line used right in the paragraph before this. We already know that he is probably still smiling, it is a happy event. the broad smileAnd here again. Watch for redundancy and unnecessary repetition.was now fixed permanently on his face and he squeezed her hand, “I never thought anything would make me consider there was anything for me other than service to my brother. Having known you over the last few years, well, I think about more than coin to line my purse. I really can’t barebearthe thought of being without you.” The tears were flowing freely down her cheeks now which she tried desperately to prevent with her free hand. “Mellyora Kyndale, will you please marry me?”

Without a care for the delicate fabrics of her gown Mellyora sunk to her knees and flung her arms around Jashen. Letting the tears flow freely now, she sobbed into his shoulder. All she had wanted since the days she had first met him and he had believed in her abilities was to be able to have a life with him. Given his position she had never dreamed it would ever have been possible.

“Mel?” Jashen gently took her by the shoulders pushing her away so he could see her face.

Her tears were subsiding and she looked at him a slight expression of bewilderment playing across her features. “What is it?”

He smiled one more time and now she was unable to resist touching his cheek, “Mel, will you?add a comma or ...since it is part of the same sequence of events. Will you marry me?”. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small ring he had had crafted months ago.

“Yes Jashen, yes…yes I will marry you.” The tears started again and Jashen laughed as he slipped it onto her shaking hand.

He reached over and pulled her face close to his kissing her eyes, “Nocomma you don’t, no more tears. You are happycommaright?”

She nodded and smiled letting him help her get to her feet. Only briefly as they then made their way to the dining area did she wonder if Jashen truly knew what he was getting himself into by becoming a part of the Kyndale family.

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Well, Mellyora we are at the end of your reviwe. This was a heartwarming read, even though I had some spelling and/or grammatical suggestions, which tend to take away from the story, in my opinion, I finihsed it thinking of the continuation of Melly's life with Jashen. It is a delicate balance with portraying a character who is supposed to be strong and a fighter of sorts, to one who is easily shocked and frightened due to a bad set of nerves, which feels somewhat of a stretch to me, but I am sure that she will develop into more a solid, not easily deterred person the more stories are written about her. *Bigsmile*

I think that there needs to be more time spent with your character of Jashen for me to get a true feel for him. I left thinking him nice enough, as I wondered what trouble he'd saved Mellyora's brother from that still brought a frown to his face. Again, this is all pointing towards the next saga! *Smile*

Nice start, Mellyora and I thank you for your patience with this review! *Flower1*}*Flower1**Flower1**Flower1**Flower1*

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Review of Civil Servitude  
Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Hi Maitai,

I came across your poem while slinking around the site and wanted to give you a hearty, WELCOME TO WRITING.COM, along with a review. *Smile*

Your post titled, "The Poems" is a listing of two poems in one post. Quite an interesting idea, I might add! *Smile* So, let's start with your first poem, "Civil Servitude", which is a tongue-in-cheek look at our civil servants. Let's look at the poem in its entirety:

My life is trite
And tired.
Ambition,
Shrank to nothing,
While my hips spread.
My screen saver flashes a warning
“STOP INERTIA NOW”
Maybe today I’ll be fired
Or at least take a bullet to the head.

Well, it sure does give a bleak outlook for the person who follows in this path, but the poem itself is well written, has great word usage, follows through on its points and overall, is a GOOD read! *Delight*


Ok, now the next poem, "Sleeping It Off" hightlights the one who would rather keep all body parts together, rather than seek the vain glory and makes light of the whole storm chasers phenomenom.

Sleeping it off

Wake me when it’s over
I close my eyes and plea
When the wrath of God is spent
And the flood waters recede.

Wake me when it’s over
Just let me sleep til then
When the violent winds have stilled
And the sun breaks through again

Wake me when it’s over
I’ m willing to concede <------ This is my FAV STANZA!
I don’t look good in storm gear
And sleep is what I need

Wake me when it’s over
I lack the guts for glory
Let the studly Anderson Cooper
Report this hurricane story

This satirical look at the new breed of journalists is not only very well written, but FUN to read!!! I liked the middle stanza so much because the style is similar to Dr. Seuss 's humor and satire.

Overall, I did not see any punctuation, spelling, grammatical, or wild-eyed civil servants in this ENTIRE post. You have posted a good first start here on the site and I hope that many others, besides myself, give your port the rate and review it deserves! *Smile*

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Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi Victoria,

I was out on the site when I had to stop to adjust my eyeglasses due to all of the reading, when I came across your work, "Bifocals, Menopause, Death" because I am wonder if I need a new prescription, or is it just that your work was dimming my sight from the brilliance of it all. *Bigsmile*

Victoria, you so smoothly discuss a subject, that many women cannot make light of and yet we all know it is inevitable for us all and why can't we just find the humor in the changes that our bodies will go through? *Flower2*

There were so many parts of this essay that stuck out for me but the one that bounded off the page was this one - " The stories couldn’t all be true. Could they? Hoping to ease my mind, I did a quick search on Web MD and found a list of symptoms associated with menopause. I should have known better than to search Web MD!
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I related to this one so well and in this day and age, who hasn't tried to take medical diagnosis into their own hands? *Smile*

I did not see any grammatical, punctuation, spelling or double vision in this post. *Smile*

This essay was COMPLETELY engaging, inviting and informative! You have a wonderful way of writing and I look forward to seeing more of your work! *Bigsmile*

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Review of Love  
Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: ASR | (4.0)
Hi Tommy16,

I found your poem while out checking out different forums and I was interested in your title, "Love", as I am a sucker for poems on this subject. *Smile*

For starters, welcome to Writing.com! You will find that we really love to have new writers here and you have joined a family of writers. *Smile*

In your poem, which is short and sweet, shows the awkwardness of first love. It was just heart warming to read this work and I did like the last two lines - "It started as a kiss
I was nervous I almost missed" This is so honest and pure!

Well, keep up the writing and I look forward to R&R more of your work! *Delight*

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Review of Ask Mr. Wizzo!  
Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Hi Mr. Wizzo,

I was just out jogging around the forum when I passed by your storefront, and saw the comedy shop titled, "Ask Mr. Wizzo!", which made me stop by for a a look.

This is a funny, well balanced place where you can ask some silly questions, just for the heck of it, and be assured you will receive the same from the Amazing Mr. Wizzo!
*Bigsmile*

Great spot, Mr. Wizzo and I hope to see more of you around here. *Smile*

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Review of Draped  
Review by Happy Adore♥
Rated: ASR | (4.5)
Hi Robin Everyday,

As I read through your poem, "Draped", I was captured by the strong, expressive languaage that was used. Each stanza builds this momentous view of never ending melancholy, that in the end, finds you boxed in and there doesn't seem to be a happy ending in sight. But sometimes, that is where we are in life.

To begin with, Robin, I loved your use of words that evoke imagery in your lines. Here in these lines...

"Draped in a heavy blanket of depression
Woven with patterns of insecurity,
Bordered in dark menacing fringes..." Excellent use of words and I could almost SEE this myself. Great job here.

Again, excerpts from your poem....

"Ugliness has seeped into my lungs.
Self-criticism has captured my heart
Sadness has settled into the depths of my creative soul." Such connectedness with yourself and an amazing ability to put it into words.

Under grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc. no errors were found, not that you were concerned. This poem had so much emotion without saying too much at all. Wonderful work! *Bigsmile*

Yhank you for writing this and I look forward to reviewing more of your work!

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