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for entry "Bare Walls
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Great nonfiction story. I agree with you that these collected items over the years serve as the "data bank of emotional strength." A profound description of the safely kept antiques. The metaphor fits like a glove.

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on this nice occasion.*CakeB*
Have a wonderful day.

The collection must be marvelous judging by the pictures you have shown. No way to give them up.

The essay is full of relevant observations of the situation faced by the seniors, once they lose mobility and mental alertness.

I think that it is no longer considered an indignity to be placed in a home for the aged. True that there are certain things they miss. But come to think of it, they have company and they have a common dining room and a lounge to watch movies and read at will.

In India, where I come from, elderly parents voluntarily check into the senior homes because they know that there will always be help if needed.

I have enjoyed the article very much not only because of the relevant topic but also because of the spontaneous flow of language and a telling style.

Thank you for sharing.

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Review of A Single Strand  
Review by jaya
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
So many things of beauty are lost due to indifference and gross carelessness.
This happens every so often that it is taken for granted.
It calls for sensitivity and understanding to view and value every "single strand" that passes through the cracked window of life.

Hi,
I am Jaya and my review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on this cheerful occasion.*Cake2*
Have a great day!

The Bird at the end of the poem seems to symbolize that rare person who is urged to pick up rare things of life.

This poem moves at a pace that is thoughtful and observant of the missing things of life.

It flows well.

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Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Earth's importance is well stated.

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations as you celebrate the occasion. *Cake2*
Have a wonderful day.

No wonder Earth is addressed as the "Supreme Mother" in some cultures. Some have temples to worship her love for all beings living on her.
What is ironic is the fact that despite knowing her vital life giving role, man betrays her and uses her for his selfish goals.

Life could be much more healthy and happy if we keep her clean as she was when God created her.

Lines are well composed.
Images of earth are visual.
Rhyming and rhythm are effective.
Simultaneously simple and profound.

It flows well.

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Review of Working  
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (4.5)
I can see the killing cycle repeating day after day.

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on this occasion. *Cake*
Have a nice day.

The poem is in free style form.
It shows the poet's hard working routine at the Psychiatrist's clinic.
It is both tiring and monotonous.
But options are few.
so one must make the best of what is available. Cheer up!

"Your body needs repair
Your in despair"

Indeed, life is so cruel.
It flows well with visual imagery.

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Review of Too Much  
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (5.0)
A very practical and observational poem on self and society around.

A very Happy WDC Anniversary to you as you begin another year at this endearing website.
Congratulations!*Cake2*
Have a wonderful day!

This free style poem shows the trials and tribulations you have been through. What is admirable, however, is the fact that you surfaced from all only to take on new challenges.

There came point like in anyone else's life when you told yourself "enough is enough."
That is but natural.

" "No! This is too much for me to handle!
Do something,"

Yes, of course, His is the only Hand that can help people in distress or stressed to the end of their reserves of patience and stamina.

He, the Merciful Lord, finally, seems to have become your safe harbour, your protection from the umpteen number of troubles that pester endlessly.

It flows well.
Imagery appeals.

Thanks for sharing.

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Review by jaya
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Rated: ASR | (5.0)
When the lows took you, you don't desire sumptuous life.

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations!*Cake*
Have a lovely day.

when the spirit is wilting, it craves for a lonely place where there is a chance to lick your wounds in private standing like a starving "tiny roan cow " under a red sun.

This short poem shows diagrammatically, a certain state of mind that is unwilling to go home, perhaps so because home is too familiar a place where dwell the hurtful memories.

"A minuscule piece of my heart
that refuses to come home."

Terms like "crooked wooden fingers", "dead" "heat" "red" "sun" "alone' "low" "starved" seem to bring out the state of a suffering soul as opposed to

"damp new grass
and the wide, wide sky."

Visual imagery and crisp short lines make the poem alluring.

It flows well.

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Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (4.0)
I can see you as a man of commitment for a job you take. That's commendable.

Congratulations on your WDC Account Anniversary.*Cake2*
Have a wonderful day.

There are some edits of which I showed a few with the hope that you might find them helpful in the present and future writing.

" I would fell"
( I would feel)

"countries call"
(country's call)

" joint'
( joined)

" i '
(I capital as first person singular)

"servers"
(serve because you have referred to third person plural)

"branched on the military"
( branches on the military)

The second part of the story runs smoothly.

Interesting story.
Looking forward to your next story.

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Review of Storms  
Review by jaya
Rated: E | (5.0)
Hello Anthony,

It’s wonderful that I came across this rhyming poem with a number of thought-provoking thoughts.

To a child, storms are exciting, thrilling. They are equally so for an adult as well with a difference. The child’s innocence is lost in the adult’s experience of fear and danger.

You are right in your observation that,
“The storms today are a little scary…”

While agreeing with the feeling that “…it is an act of God”
I also read that man is responsible for natural calamities to a large extent. Correct me if that’s not so.

Deforestation, pollution and global warming are among other reasons that cause natural disasters. So I read.
As for beauty in a storm, a lot depends on the eye of the beholder.

These are just my thoughts.

I’d give eyeteeth to write with rhythm and rhyme that comes so spontaneously to you.

It flows well with visual imagery and wonderful word choices.

Happy WDC Account Anniversary! *Cake*

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Review by jaya
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Rated: E | N/A (Review only item.)
Hi Jessica.

I can relate to your fun on the Zippin Pippin! I too hung there for life in a similar way at a different part of the country. What thrill!

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on completing another creative year at the WDC.
Have a great day.

Amusement parks such as the one at Bay Beach are special because they break the monotony of daily routine. The rides and company renew the spirit and prepare us to face routine life with a fresh mindset.

Half the excitement is obviously meeting the pen pal and sharing fun. Your friendship bond might become stronger with the meeting in actual life.

Hope you will have more such visits to interesting places.

Thanks for sharing.

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Review of Camping Out  
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi,
you have successfully introduced the reader to camping in the woods.

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on this nice occasion. *Cake*
Have a great day.

I like this poem because you told through rhyming couplets, all the details surrounding living outdoors.
Details are well worked out in well composed verses.

"Camping out is always fun,
Until we run out of hamburger buns."

It seems good to live without these regular foods at least for a while.

Imagery mirrors how you filled the day-out in the forest green.
The change from town to forest is shown. The feeling of freshness comes through.

Sounds enjoyable.

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Review of I Am New  
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (5.0)
A very in depth poem!

Reflections on self as one grows not just physically but also from inside with precision.

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations as you ring in a new year at the WDC.*Cake2*
Have a wonderful day!

The short crisp lines mirror the thoughts going on inside.
The wonder and dismay when one realizes " How soon hath Time, the subtle thief of youth” is shown by the Bard of England in Sonnet 7.

Yet, your observation that we refuse to realize the age factor is absolutely right.
But the body says something else when we can't run with the same speed anymore.

"Why does my mind,
Not realise,
That I am not
Who I was."

Imagery is vivid and appeals to mind.

Well done dear poet!

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Review of Seasons of Change  
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi,
This alliterative poem is a feat indeed.

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on traveling this far at the WDC.*Cake*
Have a lovely day!

It is no easy matter to find the right words, rhythm, and rhyme simultaneously.
Kudos to you.
"Gangly grass grieves."

Each observation fits the season like a glove and so are the word choices. I can see your keen eye taking in the light and dark shades of nature as it progresses from spring to winter. The cycle is brought around in the most agreeable manner.

It flows very well.
Thank you for sharing.

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Review of Nomadic Musings  
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi,
this story is completely absorbing.
my review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on this occasion.*Cake*
Have a great day.

Relationships prove dangerous if one jumps to it blindly. I think it is also a matter of luck to get the right kind of partner.

The details are quite visually shown and graphically described. First person point of view and the narrative style draw me well into the story.

The fact that women are quite vulnerable to the charming men, who in reality are villains comes through clearly.
The tension she suffered from is conveyed in a convincing manner.

Language and style are spotless.

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Review of Forever  
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Impressive haiku.

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on this wonderful occasion.*Cake2*
Have a lovely day!

I like this poem because it raises debate.
It is believed that what we sincerely work for is ours and that none can snatch it away from us.
Yet, it is known that what is yours is stolen in a skillful manner and that there is nothing you can do about it except shedding helpless tears.

It is also said that what you think yours is not really yours. This point shreds the fact of attachment to anything. In my culture it is discouraged to think that we have a right on anything materially gained.

Irrespective of the above arguments, the point in the poem is justified.

I enjoyed the poem because it gives me food for thought.

It flows well.

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Review of The Silver Wand  
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi Bren,

I wouldn’t miss this chance to review this touching poem. I adore my father too.

My review is also for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations as you welcome a new creative year at the WDC.
Have a lovely day!

The child, that’s you, felt happy at the simple way in which your Dad turned a ‘garden cane’ into a magic wand required urgently. Quite resourceful and ready to oblige the little girl.
That’s just about gives me a fair enough glance into the gentleman’s nature.

I can actually hear the proud moment you shared with friends.

This is exactly the kind of love and support that daughters need from parents.

Rhyme and rhythm are par excellence.

Thank you for sharing.

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Review of Circle  
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi Annipon,

breathing is indeed basic to life. You found a way to define life as a circle, circle of inhaling and exhaling.

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on reaching a milestone at the WDC.*Cake2*
Have a great day!

I notice that the poem is shaped in a certain way, which to me appears to show the process of breathing.
Nice attempt!

Breathing takes place inadvertently.
But to be able to do it with attention can cure ailments of body and mind. This is called Pranayama, an important step in breathing.

Your poem is food for thought giving rise to a number of possibilities around breathing.

It flows well.

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Review of Tranquil  
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi,

it's a completely different angle from which the new year is viewed in this poem.

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on this cheerful occasion.*Cake2*
Have a lovely day!

Personification is what made this poem special.
"Lay the year down softly,
As it waits to fear its death."

A year's birth and another year's death. One more to go down the wheel of time.
So the past is dead and buried giving way to the new.

what's gone is gone for good with all the troubles and regrets.

I like the imagery and the rhythm with which it moves.

It flows well.

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Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Hi
I enjoyed this satirical short on fireworks on the 4th of July. You kept reality intact.

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on stepping on another creative year at the WDC. *Cake2*
Enjoy the day.

Noise and crowds are the salient features of any community celebration. The problem is that they last for an unending number of hours.
It is the same common thing during celebrations of any kind in almost all countries.
Unless a legislation is in place, families and pets go on being miserable during such events as the 4th of July.

The quiet couple made the right decision. I hope the concerned authorities take note of it.
Details regarding caring for the pets show that it is no easy matter.

Thoughtless crowds and silent residents are well reflected in this story.

Thanks for sharing.

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Review by jaya
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
Hi there,

this is an impressive account of a Celtic harvest and the celebrations thereof. I enjoyed reading this story cum facts knit around the festival.

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on this nice occasion.*Cake*
Have a wonderful day.

Each culture has its own unique features and it is a pleasure reading about them.

This village festival is evidently a community affair where men and women mingle. This gives rise to romantic thoughts in them. I find this quite a common point in all cultures.
Falling in love with a preferred partner and later getting married to him is a fine way of leading life.

Both spiritual and mundane points are shown clearly. Blessings and prayer of gratitude take place side by side with the romantic forays made by young couples.

It is written in a pretty visual way. I am able to see the view unfolding before my mind's eye.

Great job!
Unique style and smooth transformations too!

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Review of Twisted Break In  
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (5.0)
Truly a horror episode.

Hi,
I am jaya and I am glad I came across this chilling short.
My review of it is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on this important occasion.*Cake2*
Have a cheerful day.

Horror is effectively personified.
“…the sight of a slowly opening door”.

I felt the “cold breath” as well and I shuddered.

With consistently constructed beginning, middle and end I am convinced that here lies some rare writing.

Thank you for sharing.

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Review of Writing life  
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (4.0)
You are right. I felt the same way when I first stumbled on this beautiful site. It gives me freedom to write, to compete and review whatever I like.
The best thing that happened with me is the reviews given to my static items. They helped grow as a writer.
I am also delighted that we can practice writing in a number of janres as well.
I am getting more in tune with myself as a writer, thinker and reviewer.

Here is wishing you the best writing experience at this place.

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Review of Tears of Emotion  
Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (4.5)
A wonderful poem that makes me aware of the kind of tears every time I shed.

Hi penshadow, I am Jaya reviewing this sensitive poem for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on this nice occasion. *Cake2*
Have a nice day.

Deep emotions seem to be the driving force behind our tears. No one can escape them. Deep-rooted relationships cause us to shed tears.
Insult and injury, love and affection, praise and derision touch us so when we can’t check tears.

I admire those, who never tear. They, sage-like, are above attachments, the cause behind sorrow.

It flows well with visual imagery.

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Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi Vaishali,

your story has rightly shown the effects being rash in jumping to unfair conclusions.

My review is for your WDC Account Anniversary.
Congratulations on completing a year at the WDC.*CakeB*
Have a delightful day!

I can see that space for doubt is created when there is lack of trust between husband and wife. So the first thing for a married couple to learn is to cultivate trust in one another.

Jealousy and doubt, the two most dangerous vices are beautifully dramatized in Othello by William Shakespeare.

Death and tragedy are the result of that drama just as it is in your story.

I enjoyed this story with a moral.

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Review of Sunset  
Review by jaya
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Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
A beautiful telling poem on the fading embers of love!

Hi, I am Jaya, reviewing this poem ifor your WDC Account Anniversary.

Congratulations on welcoming another creative year to your account at the WDC. *Cake*
Have a delightful day!

What impresses me most about this poem is, first, expression of heartfelt thoughts and second, imagery.
Words like sunset, hushed, dying rays, lulling, buried, whispered and gentle ending indicate that this is the swan-song, or the last farewell. (Do tell me if I went wrong in understanding the content)

The end of good things makes us emotional. Love is such an emotional thing!

It flows well.

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Review by jaya
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Rated: E | (4.5)
Hi Clare,

This story tells that courage comes from within instead of from outside.

My review of this inspiring story is for your WDC Account Anniversary.

Congratulations as you usher in a new year of creativity at the WDC.*Cake2*

Have a lovely day.

The girl in the story is an example of many such in societies all over the world.

The heady stage of youth could land them in troublesome situations and then, before they knew things go out of control. A frightening time in life arrives sooner than expected.

The process of working through this grim stage is mirrored in detail in the story.
What happens after a fierce storm? We gather back things we need and restart living again.
That’s what we see the character doing here.

An inspiring and path showing story.

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