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Suborbital Flight  [13+]
Too much is not always a good thing.
by Jatog the Green
Review of Suborbital Flight  
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
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I may suggest changes in my review. This is not meant as 'serious' literary criticism (I’m no expert). It's merely my record of the ‘bumps’ I encounter as I travel through your words. If I'm thrown by a typo, an awkward word, or a line that doesn't scan, then it's likely that others will be as well. My intent in giving a review is to applaud your work and maybe help you to improve it. A review is merely another reference to consider. If the suggestions prove useful, then use them. If I ‘just don’t get it’, then by all means ignore me!


I found this piece on Read & Review and enjoyed it a lot. It's a fun poem with good rhythm and natural rhymes. The topic is easy to relate to, and the ending provides a smile. I liked your images, especially these lines:

Relaxed in semi-state of sleep
while very much awake


I also found a couple of spots that didn't sound quite right to my ear, so i offer these suggestions for your consideration:


Once, when I was running down the road
out in the countryside.
And when I felt the runner's high come on
I and went up for a ride.

I recognized the curve of Earth
and saw the glare of sun.
Within my mind I heard alarms,
but I was having fun.

I pitched head first and made to make descent
like spaceships heading home.
It then occurred to me my mind
had ample room to roam.


I also think the second to last verse could be improved, but nothing specific comes to mind.

Overall, this is a good read.


Keep writing!


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A poet merely pens a mirror, the reader brings the reflection.


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