I Am The Unknown [E] Writer's Cramp: begin with "Nobody even knew my name..." |
Hi Dawn, I happened on an old one of your "I Am the Unknown", you've probably forgotten all about it. But here I am sharing my thoughts on your poem. First Impression The title is a grabber and the appearance on the page is intriguing with the single line beginning and end. The Frame A poem in 17 lines, made up of a single line, 3 cinquains, and a single line, in that order. Unrhymed with no apparent metric or syllabic pattern. Texture, rhythm, word choice, and sonics This reads out loud fluently. There is texture and movement in 3 cinquians present an event, the thought process, and the result. The single line responses, nobody knew/nobody will every know, great beginning and end. Suggestions No technical errors jumped out at me. If it were mine, I'd tinker with L11. The length is out of balance. I'd shorten it. Maybe a simple, delete "When choosing". This is just my opinion. It is your poem, use what you find helpful, and ignore the rest. Overall I enjoyed reading this poem. It reminded me of first responders and good Samaritans. The best of the best. ~~Tink My review has been submitted for consideration in "Good Deeds Get CASH!" .
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