Autumn Magic [E] No one is immune from the magic (Form: Quatrains) An Open Expression Poetry Contest Entry |
GAMES OF THRONES POEM REVIEW This is a review for "Autumn Magic" from House Targaryen for "Game of Thrones" The views and opinions on this review are mainly the things discovered by the reader and therefore, do not reflect necessarily to the group, activity and/or event being affiliated herein. This is only the opinion and suggestions of the reviewer and it is still up to the author of this piece to consider this review as a corrective action or otherwise. THE POEM A poem that brings out the kid in us all. While raking leaves is an autumn chore, there is a reward in the end if you don't mind raking more leaves. WHAT I LIKED I loved the memories that this poem conjured up. I remember growing up, bunching up leaves into a big pile just so I can jump in them. It's happy, dirty, memory. I tried to make a leaf pile for my son when he was that magical age to appreciate jumping in a leaf pile, but in SoCal, there's just not enough leaves. STRUCTURE This is a five stanza poem comprised of quatrains. The 1st and 3rd lines along with the 2nd and 4th lines rythme. The poem has a nice beat when read out loud. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. Good use of WDC ML to increase the font and make it easier to read on WDC. The poem is easy to read. DESCRIPTIONS I liked: "He watched the leaves fall from the tree; their arcane dance was neglected." - It's a nice, warm visual of leaves on the ground fluttering around in a haphazard way. Good use of the word arcane here. PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS The title paints a nice emotional description/expectation of the poem, and the opening teases the reader to keep reading. This is a lighthearted poem that stirs up pleasant childhood memories well. Reviewed by StephB for House Targaryen }
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