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Wow! Great job on your double acrostic. I always found it a challenge to do! This one is unique in its romantic theme. I like its simplicity. The words "you are my only" says it all. Repeating the idea of a forever love emphasizes the love vibe.
I was a bit confused about the second line as it seems awkward. I assume it means others knew long ago what we did not...following from the first line. I think it is the word "once" that threw me out.
I had to look up the word "pragma". Original and fitting idea. I learned something new.
Thanks for sharing your craft and unique expressions at WDC.
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I was looking for a distraction and yay, I found a yummy word find in your port. Colder days are coming so it is nice to think warm! LOL
The puzzle was a great challenge as you have so many words for us to find. I had to keep remembering if I found the spaced words like "white grapes" as when I find them they do not get crossed off at the bottom. At the end, at solve puzzled it highlights those ones as not found. I think it is because of the spaces between two words. I usually just skip the space.
The first word I found is anjou pear likely because there is a space in the puzzle between the two words. A good clue. LOL
My last word was tomatoes. Tricky! It was fun to complete though it took me some time. A bit of a tired mind today but did not let it defeat me.
And I learned what a cabasa is! I had to look it up as a fruit.
Thanks for sharing something light for those times we need a break!
Wow! You really put a shocking twist to this episode in Peter Pan! Dark! I think it really fit the prompt which I assume was something about changing up a fairy tale.
I entered into the tale easily as you used familiar scene. The interesting clue that something was amiss is when Peter talks about folks visiting. Good one!
I wondered why you did not use the article "a" before "Young boy" and "the" before "Children" near the end.
It would flow easier I think.
OOps. A typo in "it calls Neverland." It might be "it is called Neverland." And I think a comma is needed after "Tell them" and "pocket". It was charming to have a fairy in his pocket.
I liked the ending and I wonder if a little phrase about time would join the scenes, or even adding that Nanna's barking brought the parents in. Yet the stark space between the scenes does add to the shock value.
Thanks for sharing your dark tale. It certainly would be a cautionary tale.
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I enjoyed this quatrain style ode and its reflective theme and tone. The title drew my attention and the idea that writing is a way to be immortal.
It was a pleasure to read with its fine rhyme pattern and use of assonance and consonance that added to the soundscape. Well done! Getting all the end words to rhyme in all verses is a challenge and you did it with only one off rhyme! Cool.
I noticed the rhythm pattern seems to be 8-8-8-8 as in a quatrain and while it does not interrupt the flow, the first line only has 7 syllables. I liked beginning the line with the strong word "reasons". Putting the article "the" before it would solve the syllable issue.
I really liked lines like "fragile seeds of fate" and seek to craft". The tone of the poem is strong as the author considers a life that is passing. I relate to the reverie. Thanks for sharing your awesome craft and gift.
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This was a great distraction for bed rest and brought back memories of our time in the rabbit hole!
The intro is short and to the point with an invitational vibe. A bit of colour or even some suitable emoticons might make it pop...er...Hop!
I found it a challenge so great word choices. I noticed a lot of spaces in the puzzle itself, likely as you put spaces between phrases or words in your list. I usually put them all as one word in case it gives clues. March Hare was my first word. The long lines made it a challenge though and I learned something. The words with the spaces do not cross off the list at the bottom when I found them. Had to keep a good memory to know if I did them or not.
Wow! This poem really touched me as I thought about all the lost children. I could hear the sadness in the parental voice and the idea that she felt the child was waiting for her. How tragic. It sounds like she is not free of it. Not knowing must be hard.
The voice is consistent as I read aloud. The poet pondering about the events is a clear image. The flow and soundscape was effective in a free style way. The rhyme scheme was well planned. Repeating the "waiting" is emphatic and your use of some repeating letter sounds add to the soundscape.
I wondered if the word "cried" in verse 3 should be "cry" in present tense to follow from the query in verse 2. I wondered about the question mark after "side" as the line seems to be part of what follows.
Thanks for sharing your evocative poem about a dark topic. It certainly is something I would not want to deal with. Write on!
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I was drawn by the evocative title that spoke of sadness and the cover prompt picture. Excellent choice of title with its idea of a song. It made me ponder how we are all a unique song until we return to the stars.
The free verse was well crafted and suited the emotional content. The imagery was so vivid and showed your imagination in interpreting the picture. I could imagine the figure reclining. The questions in the second verse engaged me and I thought that the vapour could be the tears in the poet's eyes as he lost the dream of what he thought he saw. It felt like a reverie memory. I related the town sighing to how the writer may have been feeling too.
The last line had an definite impact and changed the vibe with the but...like reality set in as the poet returns from his pondering and memory. I like how the night sky spoke to him and hoped he believed that the lost one was still present in some etheric way. So the last line broke that idea in a way. The sadness of the reality of loss struck home. Well done!
The effective use of some alliterative phrases and repeated letters like "L" sound in the first verse added to the flow and soundscape of the read aloud. I liked "Languid as the light..." and "curtains stir". You really did a great job with the soundscape. I wondered about adding a comma after "languid" as the word "light" goes with "streamed". Just a puzzlement.
I so enjoyed this expression and the journey I had as I entered the clear vision. I love when poems take me places. Thanks for sharing your gift.
Wow! You created an evocative response to this unique prompt. Quoting Shakespeare was brilliant and repeating the key question of the title in each verse kept the focus on the topic. Good choice. Italics on this line was a nice feature as it reflects back to the quote. My mind went on a journey to that play. LOL
Each verse has an opinion or query about the meaning of names. Your questions are thought provoking especially the one at the end. Wonderful to ponder them.
The free verse fits the theme and allows for philosophical thought. I thought your bit of rhyme was excellent..all those words ending in "ion". Cool. The idea of names separating/uniting us is so true. I thought of how we judge based on titles and names without considering deeper reality or individuality of the person or race.
I so admire how you ask deep questions that inspire readers to ponder. It drew me to consider where I stand with names and their meaning or what judgements pop. Thanks for sharing your gift to raise our consciousness.
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Oh my gosh. This experiencial piece made me cry! I too was a teacher and sometimes students are the best teachers. The faith of a child's heart is beyond what we understand. Wow!
The piece is well written and I was engaged from the start, interested in what would happen next. I could feel the teacher's concern and admired his willingness to take a chance in spite of what things looked like from the outside. The scene was miraculous. I liked how you kept details of the mother til the end...it made it all the more potent. He really was called to do this one thing.
I felt sad for his loss and sadder at the end. What a waste. Yet, it felt like he gave the gift he was meant to give..to his mother and you! Thanks so much for sharing this inspiring story. I was touched.
Hi Prosperous Snow. I found this evocative title on the "Annette's Anniversary Raffle" forum. I like the imagery.
I was chilled by the first two lines and could imagine the experience of lack of light and what the imagination might incite. Your vision here is an inspiring use of the prompt and I like how it ends in a lighter tone. It has a hopeful vibe.
The style suits the theme and tone. Your rhymes are well chosen and assist the flow. I thought the repetition of certain phrases were very effective, especially the "seeking the gate" phrase. It ties the two verses together, emphasizing one has to seek. The last verse gives more detail as to what is beyond the gate. The image is light and it contrasts the first verse image well. I liked the reference to the limited sight of the physical.
I really enjoyed your expression. Thanks for sharing your gift.
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Hey, hey! How did I miss reviewing this poem? I enjoy always the whimsical positive vision and voice of your poems. You make winter sound magical and delightful by describing the wonders of the season. It could make one forget the down sides!
The first line of your free style poem drew me in with its effective alliteration and captivating image. I can imagine the swirls of snow, patterns on the ground or even on the windows.
The idea of "airbrushed" is original and so appealing. Awesome of image and action. Ending with the "w" alliteration is a fine creation as it also ties it back to the start. Cool!
The voice is clear and seems to love this time of year. Using blue font is a cooling effect and reflects the seasonal theme. Use of assonance like the repeated long and short i sounds assists the flow of the poem as I read aloud.
Thanks for sharing your cheery vision that inspired me to enter into the good vibes of winter. I appreciate your sense of joy and wonder. Keep writing in the light.
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Oh Wow! This is an amazing image and the title is evocative and you have shown the bicycle without using any of the bike words on the taboo list. I can see the bike for sure.
I enjoyed the flow our your free style with rhyme that rocks. I could sense the thrill and movement of the ride in the way you use evocative action words and the pace of the flow. The first line engaged me with its direct invitation. Well done. It sounds fun.
A few puzzlements on punctuation: I wondered if you need a comma after "down the street" in line three and should there be a period after "cries" and "gas" as the next line begins a new idea on its own.
The enjambment "no lack" in line 7 is effective too. Felt like a brake in speed for a second. I laughed at the end as I could relate to being tired after sipping around everywhere on a bike. Well done!
Thanks for sharing your gift and vision. I hope you enjoy your anniversary month as you write on!
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I was drawn to this piece as the name in the title was comical and suggestive. I can relate to your tag line too. My winters are filled with snow and it can be an endless task to keep the drive clear. LOL
Your limerick has a jaunty vibe and evokes my imagination as I can imagine the character moaning over the change in snow fall from the year before. I picture it is later in the winter when one is totally fed up and wishing for spring! The "slopes" could mean he has a hill to plow...I can relate to that. Lucky my landlord does the plowing. LOL
The form {limerick type as I see it} is spot on but for the last line which has an extra syllable than the 9-9-5-5-9 pattern. It threw me off the flow a bit but the last line is emphatic. I thought of "I could use some Spring mighty badly" as the idea of "really" I did not find necessary with your last two words. They emphasize the point. Still, it gives an extra oomf of feeling. I missed an "it" in line two. I liked "ever so rarely".
I enjoyed the repeated word "quite" in the middle lines as it added to the flow when I read it aloud. The repeated 's' sound works effectively too. I had fun!
Thanks for sharing your sense of humour and your craft. Hope you have many more years of writing fun at WDC.
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Hi Petra! I loved this crossword and it totally reflects our country Canada. Your opening was interesting and informative. I smiled at the beaver line! The voice was inviting and the mood was entertaining.
Your clues were challenging and included all the provinces. Yay! You chose some iconic items like the oldest store, Juno, and the CBC. I was able to get most of them. The two words with U at the start gave me a challenge. LOL I couldn't recall the oldest park so did a little cheat research. I have been there too! Beautiful spot.
I like how you describe "the area that stretches.." I think it is a challenge to come up with clues that give little away. I think the clues were well done. Folks could learn a lot about out country here even if they might have to look some things up..like daylight saving time. I knew that one!
I had lots of fun doing this puzzle. Thanks for your tribute to Canada.
Hello Big Bad Wolf! It was a stay in bed day so I was checking out activities to pass the time. I like word searches and came across your folder filled with activities. It was a great idea to list all the fun in one place.
This is the second puzzle of yours I completed today. I remember Zena so it was cool to find out her alternating jobs. The words you chose make sense to the topic. I liked how you used some past tense verbs too. It is original. Having a summary overview of Zena and your intent in the opening was purposeful and the link to your folder was so convenient.
The puzzle was just challenging enough not to frustrate me yet kept me involved.
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This short sweet poem has a wonderful concept of choosing a dream as each candle may hold one. Cool! I like the idea of collecting flames.
The form has a free flow to it with effective rhymes. I wondered if line three needed a subject like "I". I played around with "collecting.... and giving" as an alternative.
What a wakeful night activity! Thanks for sharing your interpretation of the birthday prompt, which was evocative and fun to enter in with my own imagination.
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Wow! I liked the idea of many forms of cancer from the title. Awesomely symbolic!
Your free verse is very evocative and I could feel the vibe. The image of "mind red" and the personified "Cancer eats" are so effective. The laugh line is evocative too. Well done.
The repeated words were purposeful and I enjoyed the short lines and flow. The lone word in the middle creates a space and had me pause to consider. I am not sure why "Of me" is capitalized.
Thanks for sharing your expression and craft. I hope you enjoy WDC as you Write on!
Happy Anniversary wishes Master OM. Wow! A whole year old.
Wow! I just came across your metaphysical magic! I really enjoy these themes as a tree hugger. This poem has a mastery to it. It was a joy to read aloud as the flow and rhyme were so effective. The tribute to the five elements and their meaning and importance is inspiring.
The structure of this was appealing too. I liked how you changed around the order of the elements heading each verse as you repeat to emphasize the topic. The summative couplet at the end is effective too and brings us full circle to the beginning of the poem.
The vocabulary fits the theme and your rhymes are awesome. Use of repeating sounds also add to the potency of reading aloud. I love the line "perfecting the lotus, petal by petal". Brilliant.
You really used the symbolism and language of the creative power in a natural way that emanates a truth.
Thank you for sharing this inspiring expression and your gift. I loved it!
May you have many more years of sharing your craft at WDC!
Hi Lou! This is a review to celebrate you. I love crows!
I really enjoyed entering into this scene. Your simple language and imagery is vivid. Repeating the line about the crow is so evocative and brings attention to that creature. I could imagine the scene as I have watched crows. I had to laugh at the end to think that the crow could report back to you. So magical!
I like how you repeat key words from verse to verse. The last verse brings us back to the first in a way.
I don't think you need a capital letter on "There" In verse 2 as it is preceded by a comma and continues the thought. Also the word "But" may not need one though you could put a period after "little". I can see you wanting to emphasize the word "but" though. Just pondering.
Using the present tense makes this immediate and easy to draw me into the experience. Good job!
Thanks for sharing your craft. I do love a good crow tribute.
Hello espero! I just found this seasonal poem and was impressed with the end line acrostic letters spelling Hallowe'en! Wow!
I was drawn right into your vivid imagery from the first line. Piles of food and blood red punch
caught my attention and was a clue to the theme. Use of words like "transcendental" is unique and adding the question in the forth line gives the reader something to ponder.
I wondered if the next line should be part of the question as it seems to sit there as incomplete phrase. maybe!
The warning tone is effective in the sixth line.
I had to read the last line again as I pondered the idea of changing "with" to "from". Just a puzzlement.
This was fun and I appreciate the work and thought it took to create it! Wonderful. Thanks for sharing your craft.
Hey Maryann! I had to drop by with a party favour for you! I love haiku and cows so I am happy to rediscover your humourous poem.
I can so see the cow and you gazing at each other. I have eyed cows too and usually they are quite friendly...or maybe I was lucky! I have heard some are ornery. I gather from the picture you paint that you picked up the bad vibe.
The form uses the 5-7-5 syllable style and has a turning point that makes me want to smile. Using the present tense fits the rule of having the event happen in the moment. I think you can leave off the capital letters as haiku generally does not use them. The lines flow together as one sentence to paint a picture. True haiku does not use sentences but phrases. Still, it was entertaining and gave me something to think about. Haiku prompts readers to enter the scene and find their own experience. This inspired my own memories of cows so I could enter your view! Made me laugh.
I wondered about why it would be silly if it was unfriendly.
A picture of a cow would be cool here too. I can just picture it! LOL Thanks for sharing your first poem...went back in history...just like reminiscing at WDC!
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Wow! What a fabulous feat of creating this musical lipogram with no letter e!! I imagine it took some ingenious thought and editing. Kudos!
I so enjoyed the way your poem flowed off the tongue with its solid inner rhyme
and variety of rhythms that felt musical. The soundscape was pleasing with your use of assonance and consonance as well especially "s" sounds throughout.
I like the way your message shows the history of music and types and song with references to myth, history and sagas. Your words convey so many ideas. The image of the "song's coals" made me think of early peoples singing around fires and the idea of saga words drifting made me think of early bard's tales that could go on and on. I like how you describe the variance of musical rhythms too.
While I did not notice a steady rhythm, the third line I found a bit tough to read with comfort and flow... "humanity's kindling songs coals". I wondered about leaving "humanity" out as souls could refer to that...though I know the idea of humanity is important.
An impressive lipogram that engaged my imagination! Thanks for sharing your craft and genius!
Happy March Sumojo! I am happy to review your item for "I Write in 2021!"
Oh my gosh! This ad is so funny as well as being seriously convincing.The last line was perfect and we all would hope so.
I think appealing the environmental issues and the techy aspects makes this ad of interest to a wide audience. Even compulsive cleaners would love it!
The tone of the piece is friendly and inviting and you give lots of reasons why it would make a perfect purchase. Your ideas are so creative and original. I laughed aloud at the "bluetooth capabilites."
I like how you add a bit of history in your reference to the inventor of the toilet and the name you give yours is brilliant. Everyone likes Super...heroes or super anything. Or a smart toilet. Let's hope it does not have a Siri voice!
I wondered about making "it will give your bathroom..." it's own sentence as opposed to a phrase. Or better yet... something like "to your home, giving your bathroom the swanky.." so it flows freely as a phrase.
I had so much fun entering your vision of this futuristic invention! Brilliant notion. Good luck in the contest. I love it!
Welcome to WDC and to "WdC SuperPower Reviewers Group" ! Your reviews look great. I was drawn to this poem as the issue is so relevant in these times and it is sad that there are places where women are still considered less Than!
Wow! I love the potency of feeling in this expression as you tell it like it is in some places. I like how you give advise at the end, trying to encourage men to wake up.
Using rhyming couplets was a good choice as it reminds me of wisdom poetry. Your rhymes are well chosen and your facts on the subject stark. Well done.
I noticed a few little glitches so I will mention them to help your piece shine even brighter.
In verse 1: Man is singular, so "consider" should be "considers" and "condemn" should be "condemns" to be correct. Or you could say "he does condemn". It still can be considered a rhyme with gem. I love the image of man thinking that of himself!
In verse 5: "disdain" should be "disdains" to go with the singular pronoun "he".
I wondered about the need for the word "human" in the second last verse but I see you needed to rhyme.
This poem clearly illustrates your theme and how you feel about it. I even picked up a feeling that you see some hope....if man will listen. The point about being fed by the mother should hit a heart in them, yet I suppose with years of society norms make some attitudes automatic. The world is changing though, and voices like yours are a light!
Thanks for sharing your vivid vision and craft. Keep on writing.
Congratulations Queen NormaJean on making it through "Wonderland" in fine form! And avoiding the
Wow! Great job on completing the rabbit hole full of prompts in Wonderland. Your intro is inviting and I liked the glyph of the rabbit that sets the scene. I have enjoyed reading your entries so far!
I was amused by your "Cut the Cake" and enjoyed the romantic story where you used the H words. It is quite a feat to use the words repetitively and make sense. Lovely. I am finding this one tough to do. Kudos!
Brilliant how you made your name more likeable. Cool namesake!
I had to laugh at the dog monopoly! Very inventive idea for the prompt. The trip on the train was charming and I like how you incorporated some Wonderland characters and the Goat's story about the billy goats Gruff and the nursery rhyme references like the cow over the moon! Wonderful imagination!
I liked your take on manners. References to etiquette I am sure many folks today have no idea. Your jury folks were interesting and I like how you used some made up characters that might live in Wonderland.
Your writing was clear and easy to follow and your vibe is enthusiastic! Thanks for joining the adventure. Enjoy some and and the Queen's tarts if you know where they are. Save some for us fellow pawn... we may join you if we do not lose our heads.
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