A Ring of Flowers [13+] Forever is not long enough. 26 lines. Writer's Cramp entry for 4/28/24 |
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. THE POEM This is a poem about the symbolic nature of the flowers when used in a circle. WHAT I LIKED I liked how each stanza started with "A ring of flowers," and then went on to describe a different of that part of life, or the circle, if you would. It's a nice progression of the circle of the life. STRUCTURE This is free form poem. There is no set rythme scheme. MECHANICS I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. The poem is easy to read and has a nice flow when read out loud. Good use of WDC ML to increase the font and make it easy on the eyes. DESCRIPTIONS I liked: "a lei, a welcome waxy plumeria for endurance, vibrant orchids an ode to your beauty," -- For me, a saw a woman in the prime of her life, enjoying the fruits of maturity and being appreciated for it. Nice expression using succinct word play. PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS The opening engages the reader, drawing them effortlessly into the poem and keeps them reading. The title fits the poem well. Nice expression.
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