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Review of Legacy  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)
I don't know what to say. Your story's great. I really, really loved your story.
I loved the beginning--it drew me into your story.
I liked how you skilfully crafted the story to let the main character discover the true meaning behind his dad's gift.
However, I would have liked to see more explanation on the Inner and Outer Realms.
Write on!
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Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.0)
I really liked this one. It's hilarious!
It's funny how they end up having icecream together. :)
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Review of To Her  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.0)
I liked your interpretation of love. It is very original.
However, I would have liked it more if you explained and expanded on your first stanza a bit more.
Your first stanza surely draws the readers in, but your words after it confused me a bit.
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Review of I do, I don't  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.0)
Although I am not religious, this is a new way to look at things.
I liked how you conveyed your thoughts using poetry.
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Review of Dreams  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.0)
I really liked your poem.
I mean, it could mean a person that you are describing, which shows your love and desire and fulfillness. But somehow, it can be something... other, as well.
Poetry is filled with mystery and new thoughts and meanings.
I also liked your word choice and pacing, nice job. :)
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Review of Spells  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.0)
Hi Valmoric,
Interesting entry. I liked the descriptions at the end which were very detailed.
I would like to ask what exactly is this, though. A story? A plan for your novel?
Thanks
--Elsie
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Review of Eventually Morbid  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
You're a great writer. :)
However, I'd like to ask how the first paragraph and the rest of the story related.
Thanks! BTW, I really liked your story because it was very descriptive.
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Review of Bedtime  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Hi Rusty,
Thanks for sharing. This story was certainly interesting.
However, I don't get the last bit, though. Did Daniel suddenly go under his bed or something?
Or was that a real monster? Or another boy, maybe?
Sorry, English isn't my first language and since it's a cool story I'd like to understand a bit better.
Thanks!
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Review of Family  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
I Truelyjenna,
I know many people who write depressing poems like this one on Writing.com, and I really like reading them, especially really emotional or descriptive ones. I know many of these authors are not really depressed or suicidal, but it's always important to make sure.
I really hope you are okay and not contemplating 'giving up'. If you are, I really hope you can find someone to talk to about your feelings. It's really helpful at dark times.
Overall, I think your poem was really good. Many poems are made of stanzas, and I think you divided up your poem into separate stanzas very well.
I only have one question: Why is this poem titled 'Family'?
Not to be offensive, but I don't quite relate this to family. Maybe you can clarify that?
But remember, this is your poem, your masterpiece. Consider the Writing.Com community's comments, but you should be the person to make the final decision whether or not to change your piece or not.
I hope this helped, please keep writing!
--Elsie
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Review of My dog  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.0)
Hi Aleesha,
This is so cute!
Good rhymes-- no wonder you won a competition!
Keep writing!
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Review of June 15--Dog  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | N/A (Review only item.)
Hi Nikola,
This story is great!
The dog turns from an abandoned, unlucky puppy to one of the most lucky ones that finds a home! She got a home!! I really like stories like this one because they are very emotional.
I can also relate to this because I adopted a dog before!
Thanks for sharing!
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Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
I really liked your flash fiction piece because it reminded me of the Hansel and Gretel story that many have read. You're also really good at describing everything, because I could really imagine inside my head what you were trying to mean. It's really great that you tied the sunflower seeds into something significant in the end, when they were trying to get out. It would've been cooler, though, if you had made the action / fighting / getting away from that woman's house a bit more suspenseful and colourful. It's your story, though. It's your piece, and you should be the only person to decide what goes in there or not. Overall, I really loved it. I'm so glad that I stopped by to read. :)
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Review of Everything  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.0)
Wow, I'm impressed. You showed your feeling honestly using good word choice. I believe many people can relate to this! The only thing you should work on is punctuation and spelling. Maybe some periods and commas to show the reader when to take a break (if they're reading out loud), and I noticed words like 'to' and 'wounder'... so you might want to fix that. Otherwise, excellent!
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Review of Bradley  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.0)
This is a cute, funny limerick!
I really enjoyed it. :)
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Review of Oak  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
I really liked this story because it was very descriptive.
I think you could let the readers become the oak tree and actually live that life of the oak tree for the duration of reading this piece.
Thank you for letting me experience the pains, suffering, happiness, and glory of being an oak tree. I haven't seen an oak tree before, and certianly have not been an oak tree, but your work really let me know how an oak tree might feel, and how I might feel if I was an oak tree.
I especially liked the way you started, by using a very short sentence. I'm not exactly sure how, but it drew me in. I wish someday I could write like you do.
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Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: ASR | (4.0)
I like it too!
I'm 12 right now, and I think this is really great, if it was written by a 13 year old!
I love the first and last stanzas---it introduces and concludes your poem perfectly.
Thanks for sharing, I'm glad I took the time to read this; very inspiring. :)
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Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
That's a beautiful poem. Not many realize the beauty of a single river stone.
Thank you for sharing, and I'll try to appreciate pleasures and prettiness of small things in nature now.
Your poem is very inspirational, and somehow cute. :)
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Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.0)
Interesting story, I enjoyed it.
I liked your description and word choice.
Thank you for sharing.
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Review of Who Is The Master  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.0)
Awww... This is cute. :3
I think your cat should be the master!
Great poem, thanks for sharing.
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Review of My Daddy's Hands  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (5.0)
I am very touched by your story... thanks for writing.
I believe a daddy's hands are exactly that, and each one tells such a story.
It's very interesting how this was written on my birthday.
Thanks for sharing.
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Review of The Fun House  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
Oh my gosh, this is so creepy... but it's so good!!
I really enjoyed it, mostly because it was kind of a horror-ish genre.
You describe stuff really well--I really felt sorry for Kevin and Johnny and Becky.
I'm sure many people can relate to being the beneficiary of a situation, or the only survivor of a horrible thing they led others into.
Great work, please keep writing. :)
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Review of I Like Trees  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.5)
Great, honest, and cute poem---I truly enjoyed it.
Maybe you should put the last like as I love trees, because it gives more emphasis. Thanks for sharing.
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Review of Walking in Grace  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.0)
Very touching piece, thanks for writing.
I can see that you view the world in a very... Christian way.
Hope, love, faith, joy, and grace and wonderful things.
I hope that everyone can walk with these items.
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Review of HUMAN  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.5)
This is a very true account, which I believe many people can relate to.
I especially liked it when you said that you loathe life but fear death.
It's very truthful, emotional, and made me... feel.
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Review of Weak  Open in new Window.
Review by Elsie Author IconMail Icon
Rated: E | (4.5)
Excellent concept, well explained in your poem.
I often feel this way, why do we hurt each other so much?
I really enjoyed it, and if there's a tiny constructive criticism I can make, try to pay a bit more attention to grammar. Otherwise, excellent!
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