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The imagery in this poem is reflective since it highlights the tiny and the enormous aspects of the galaxy. In these brief words you convey a sense of awe at the components of nature.

Comment Written by Marykelly on 27-Aug-2017

The Music of Stillness by victortouche

Excellent

This is an unusual but poignant point of view of the deceased. It reads like an out of body experience and in a way it is. The lines are simple, the imagery vivid, the message is one of no regrets for an expected event.

Comment Written by Marykelly on 27-Aug-2017

I Lift my soul by Sandra du Plessis
Chapter 67 of the book 33. Spiritual Poetry

Excellent

The strength of this poem comes from its communication of faith. The speaker has a steadfast belief and trust in God that comes through clearly.

Comment Written by Marykelly on 27-Aug-2017

Before you came by Sandra du Plessis
Chapter 34 of the book Potlatch Poetry

Excellent

The strength of this poem to me is in its contrasts emphasized by the image of the merry-go-round and the roller coaster. The merry-go-round offers safety and predictability while the roller coaster offers a wild, thrilling experience. This becomes a metaphor for the romantic relationship the speaker discovers.

Comment Written by Marykelly on 27-Aug-2017

Meteorological Cascade by Pantygynt

Excellent

The strength of this poem is its imagery. The word choice is creative and imaginative when describing weather and the roller coaster backdrop for talking about weather brings the reader along for the ups and downs of weather changes.

Comment Written by Marykelly on 27-Aug-2017

Annoying by nbonner

Excellent

The success of this poem stems from the emotional context that seems to come directly from the heart without any filter. The speaker is fed up with the people around her and there is no doubt about how she feels. I think there are times when we all get that sense of annoyance with people we can't seem to get rid of, and so the speaker somewhat speaks for the reader too.

Comment Written by Marykelly on 27-Aug-2017

Swallow Voices by Spitfire

Excellent

IN this very brief poem you have captured the irony of the same words being used in very different contexts, which to me emphasizes the differences of their meaning with a sense of humor that comes from the different images these words create.

Comment Written by Marykelly on 27-Aug-2017

Holding me Down by nbonner

Excellent

In a very few words you have described the experience of losing a loved one but also the comfort one finds in faith. The emotional content of this brief poem is real and moving.

Comment Written by Marykelly on 27-Aug-2017

The Tortured Poet by Poetic Friend

Excellent

There is an intensity to this poem that has been achieved in very few words, but very effective words. I get the impression from this poem that the need to write becomes intense for the poet and the relief when the writing is finished is like being cured of something. I think most writers can relate very well to this poem.

Comment Written by Marykelly on 27-Aug-2017

Homelessness - a child's destiny by Possummagic

Excellent

Joey's story is told in a vivid way that makes the reader see Joey physically and emotionally. Mental health is a difficult subject to deal with when something is wrong but diagnosis is difficult. The frustration for Joey and the people around him is well expressed in this story and it raises the issue of how to deal with such profound behavioral disorders. Your love and loyalty to your son seem to be the answer.

Comment Written by Marykelly on 27-Aug-2017