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Review of Thoughts On Me  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.0)
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*Star* OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Your rating, title and genres are appropriate.

favorite parts:
I love the line on dreaming.
I usually don't like repetition like that but in this it works well.

I really like how you present this with the stanzas on the opposite side
and the italics for the thinking parts.
Very creative.


*Star* MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
In line three you have o'er, but don't use that type of language any where else.
I'd change that to over.

I was I am I will
I'd change this to
I was- I am- I will
This will give the breaks needed and will also compliment the above stanza that you have like this.

In stanza four you have one period after paper, I'd remove that since it is the only ending punctuation that you have.

*Star*Keep writing.
Tammy

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Rated: E | (4.5)
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*Star* OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Pretty title.
I like that you include what inspired you to write this.
I always enjoy hearing what inspire others.

favorite lines:
'Like an old friend
Glowing its smile upon me'

*Star* MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
You have punctuation in the last line but no where else.
I'd suggest removing it or adding more punctuation where needed.

In both lines two and three you have a sunset..I'd change this to break up the repetition there.
I would make it in a sunset
A sunset closing on a day of wonder
try
I would make it in a sunset
closing on a day of wonder
or
I would make it in a sunset
One closing on a day of wonder

*Star*Keep writing.

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Review of Tree Of Love  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.5)
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*Star* OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Your rating, title and genres are appropriate.

I like the parallel between nature and a book.
The growing relationship, like the growing tree.
I like that you include the details of the friendship, the conversation etc.

Your rhymes work well and you have some unique ones.
The poem flows well.

My favorite stanza is number six.

favorite lines:
'Which will broaden up the tree,
That was but a seed before.'

*Star*Keep writing.

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Rated: E | (4.5)
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*Star* OVERALL IMPRESSION:
I love the ending for this and the way you have it in italics.
Great image that you include.
Your rating, title and genres are appropriate.

What a poem full of beauty and imagery.
Your pride for this comes through very strong.

I love the presentation of the stanzas they are like a flowing, winding river!

*Star* MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
*Star*Keep writing.

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Rated: E | (4.0)
*Reading*Overall Impressions:
Your title, rating and genres are good.

Very cute children's story and it holds a message on growing up.
Well-done.

*Idea* Suggestions:
They met Mrs. Cockroach and her seven
extra spacing after Mrs.

Maybe go through and work on the sentences~you have short sentences that you could combine in places that would help to smooth the reading in places.

*Smile* Keep writing,
Tammy


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Rated: 18+ | (4.5)
*Reading*Overall Impressions:
Your title, rating and genres are appropriate.

I was beginning to doubt the mom not waking up...until I got to the end there.
You keep the suspense very well for the readers.

*Idea* Suggestions:
Only one, I think it would be more effective and believable if you make the abuse a bit worse...that way your reader could believe that the girl would go to such extremes.

*Smile* Keep writing,
Tammy


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Review of ROADS OF WAR  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.5)
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*Star* OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Your title fits well.
Your genres are good.

I think many of us feel like this.
Your poem shows well the results/consequences of war.

I like the rhyming pattern that you use throughout.
I really like the firs two lines in stanza four...

*Star* MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Flower1* Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for entering The Drop Box, my contest for newbies. "THE DROP-OFF BOX Open in new Window.

My Overall impression:
Your title, rating and genres are appropriate.

Very unique poem!!
I like it.
You use just the right statements together to get your points/feelings across.

Suggestions/Errors:
In the author's note you have:
All line make 2 statements except for the line in the very center of the poem, which make only 2,
I think the second 2 should be one.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing!
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Rated: E | (5.0)
*Reading*Overall Impressions:
Love the title you picked for this!
Your rating and genres are appropriate.

You touch on your readers senses with the smells and sounds that you include in your story.
You have the readers right there beside you.

Love the way you end this.

*Idea* Suggestions:
Your story is well-told.
I wasn't left with any questions.
And you leave the ending up for the reader's imagination!

*Smile* Keep writing,
Tammy


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Review of Butterfly  Open in new Window.
Rated: ASR | (4.5)
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#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~ Author IconMail Icon


My Overall impression:
Your rating, title and genres are appropriate.

I really enjoyed your story.
Your story was a bit insightful for me.

This reminds me of me.
It's really close to a part of my life story.
I too got a butterfly tattoo when I left my ex, who was a lot like the father you describe....
We have two kids and I wonder if either one of them felt any of what you described.

In the end, after you have aged I see you get the real meaning of your Mom and probably exactly what her thoughts and actions were at the time.

I've always felt a bit guilty of breaking up the 'family,' even though I knew it was the best thing I could do for my kids. I hope one day they are as insightful as you have become with age.

Thanks for sharing a part of you with your readers.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
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Review of Julie  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.5)
*Flower1* Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for entering The Drop Box, my contest for newbies. "THE DROP-OFF BOX Open in new Window.

My Overall impression:
Great poem.
Your title, rating and genres are good.

I love the pace of your poem.
Your rhymes work well together.

Your imagery is good..I could easily see this little blond girl in
the mirror as her parent looked on.

Your love and pride come through well.

Suggestions/Errors:

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
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Review of School Days  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (3.5)
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#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~ Author IconMail Icon


My Overall impression:
Your rating, title and genres are good.

I like the message that your story holds.

Parents usually do know better!!

Suggestions/Errors:
You need to space after each period, so that it's not all running together.

You might also break this in to two paragraphs.


Maybe set this up a bit more...give the readers some details.
How old is Kayla?
What grade is she in?

Just expand on your story a little and check your spacing throughout.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing!
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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
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#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~ Author IconMail Icon


My Overall impression:
Creative title.
Your rating and genres are good.

Romantic thoughts you have here.

Suggestions/Errors:
The different language threw me off...maybe add an author's note explaining what that is.

There are a few places I stumbled over.
ex;
Its hypnotic hue, its abysmal aesthetic distraction
maybe cut the aesthetic here

eyes in hands in hair in skin in lips in cheek in legs in...
Maybe re-word and cut some of the ins.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing!
Reviewed by Tammy
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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Flower1* Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for entering The Drop Box, my contest for newbies. "THE DROP-OFF BOX Open in new Window.

My Overall impression:
Your poem was entered by Blake~almost got scammed! Author IconMail Icon

Your poem is very romantic and sweet.
What an awesome tribute to your wife.
Your love and pride for her comes through very strong in each word.

In the last stanza I like line three, She is my wife.
Makes a big impact.

Your rating, title and genres are appropriate.

Suggestions/Errors:
Let her read this if you haven't already!

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing!
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Rated: E | (4.5)
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#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~ Author IconMail Icon


My Overall impression:
Your poem tells your readers a story.
What an experience you share with us.
It sounds like it was really fun.

I could feel your pride in this accomplishment!

Your rhymes work well together and your pace is steady throughout.

My favorite lines:
'Breathlessly I reached the top
What panoramic view
Twas there I made my resting stop
Before decenting down anew'

Suggestions/Errors:
Before decenting down anew'
typo
decending

You might try adding punctuation, read it aloud with and without the punctuation to see what would be more effective.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing!

Reviewed by Tammy
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Rated: E | (4.5)
*Flower1* Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for entering The Drop Box, my contest for newbies. "THE DROP-OFF BOX Open in new Window.

My Overall impression:
Great title.
I love a good swing!

Great imagery throughout.
From the creaking chair to the powder-blue sky!

Suggestions/Errors:
Try spacing between the paras, it is easier for your readers and it looks better.

In a few areas your sentences are very short.
Maybe work on combining them to prevent a choppy read.

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Review of Irony  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.0)
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#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~ Author IconMail Icon


My Overall impression:
Your descriptions in stanza one are good.
Your title and rating are appropriate.

Suggestions/Errors:
Add some genres.
Experience, nature, and personal would fit.

very awkward:
I sit on the rooftop
verandah
And look out over
try
I sit on the rooftop
verandah
And looked out over
or
I sit on the rooftop
looking out over

Maybe expand a little on your feelings regarding the trees being cut down.
There is no emotions in your poem.

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Keep writing!
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Review of Seasons  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.5)
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#530577 by Tammy~Catchin Up~ Author IconMail Icon


My Overall impression:
Very pretty nature poem.
You really put your readers outside with these thoughts and words.

Great imagery throughout.
You touch on your readers senses.

favorite part:
'Little flakes, all of myriad patterns
Gently covers the land in a blanket of-
Powder white.'

Suggestions/Errors:
Maybe a more unique title to fit your poem.
suggestions from your poem:
Seeds of Hope
Shifting Chiffon
Peaceful Slumber

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Review of Here I Go Again  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.5)
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My Overall impression:
Your title, rating and genres are appropriate.

Your poem tells a story which goes full circle.
Great ending.

This reminds me of a quote about happiness. I can't remember the exact saying but it basically says happiness is like a butterfly~as long as you chase it it will elude you but if you stop chasing it it will come and rest on your shoulder!

Suggestions/Errors:
I few of the rhymes seem forced.
ex;
stanza four exact/back

Not sure why you have Love capitalized in a few spots?

I think you could cut and in line six.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing, Tammy

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Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
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My Overall impression:
Your rating and genres are appropriate.
Coming from a very small Texas town..I can easily identify with your thoughts here.

Suggestions/Errors:
In the title I would change a to an.

You start off having every line capitalized...then you have the ending lines not capitalized. I'd do the same throughout.

I'd work on the overall read/flow of this.
It's a little awkward in places, like you are missing some words or something.
ex;
Sitting judging me before I could begin
this is awkward maybe
You sit judging me before I could begin
or
As you sit judging me before I could begin

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing, Tammy


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Rated: 13+ | (4.5)
*Flower1* Welcome to the site. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for entering The Drop Box, my contest for newbies. "THE DROP-OFF BOX Open in new Window.

My Overall impression:
Very sad/tragic story you share with us.
It makes one think of their own life and is a reminder that we shouldn't take things for granted.

Your rating, title and genres are appropriate.
Great first line.

Your descriptions are good throughout.
I like the details that you include on our surroundings...like the curtains of the other shop.

Your story is very well-told and I didn't see any typos or errors.
You hold the readers attention throughout.

Suggestions/Errors:
Check your spacing in para three.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing, Tammy

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Review of Street Retreat  Open in new Window.
Rated: 13+ | (3.5)
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My Overall impression:
Great story you share with your readers.
Sounds like a very humbling experience.

Your rating, title and genres are appropriate.

Suggestions/Errors:
Watch your tenses.
You have past and present together in a few spots.

neighbor hoods
no space

the other would have rundown houses with many bicycles in one driveway
try
others had rundown houses with many bicycles in one driveway

had fled his hometown and made his way Toronto via the vehicles of complete
You need to after way.

*Flower1* Hope you enjoy yourself here. Any questions, e-mail me.
Keep writing, Tammy


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Review of Blind Man's Heart  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.5)
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*Star* OVERALL IMPRESSION:
Your title and rating are appropriate.
Your poem tells a story.
A little twist to the blind man story.
I like how you use the pool and the song in his heart.

Your poem flows/reads well.
Your rhymes are good and help with the pace of your poem.

*Star* MY OPINIONS/SUGGESTIONS:
Add some genres they help your items get exposure.
Religous, inspirational, emotional would all work.

*Star*Keep writing.
Tammy

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Review of Moving Target  Open in new Window.
Rated: E | (4.5)
IMPRESSIONS:
Your rating and genres are good.
Your title is creative and fits well.
I wasn't sure where you were going with this but the ending sums it all up well.

I think we have all ran from things, so your readers will easily identify with these thoughts/feelings.

I like that you touch on your readers senses with the colors, the sounds and the feels.

Keep writing, Tammy
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Rated: E | (5.0)
IMPRESSIONS:
I am kind of skipping around and looking through your novel.
I really think you are brave to share all this with us.

As I nurse, I am glad you shared a positive experience with your nurse ....I don't ever understand why a doctor can't have good bedside manners and take the time to tell their patients everything.

I must say this is a bittersweet read..I lost my Mom to cancer in 2004 and this brings back memories.

Suggestions:
I did not notice any typos.

Keep writing, Tammy
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