 CuriousContradiction 2009-07-13 . chapter 1Hey there! I really love the idea in this poem (I don't use the word "love" unless I mean it, and this is the first time I've used it in awhile). It's such a peaceful scene. A few things I think you could change or work on, even though most people don't believe in editing poetry:
- Please write a summary in the summary part. It's such a nice poem, and it's a shame that it doesn't get more reviews. I think it's because you used the already-limited number of characters to ask for a review. I understand that you want reviews. (Everyone does!) It's more important to promote the poem itself though, right? Spend your summary writing your favorite line or idea in the poem rather than just talking about it and having a disclaimer about its length and how good it is. It's not going to make people want to click on it more. I'm really sorry if that sounded harsh-- it's just that I think you're a good writer and deserve more reads! :)
- A little less listing would be nice. It's such a beautiful scene, but the fact that you don't use punctuation (which works in certain cases) I feel detracts from the poem. You can vary the rhythm a little. Yes, I like every single phrase you use in here. It's just that I think they could be linked more so it flows better and isn't as choppy. That's a matter of personal opinion though. Each writer has their own style and their own voice.
- I don't think you need quotes around the last line.
I love the lines "thoughts all up in the clouds," "silent talking, "Maybe this is better / To be nothing instead of something / Because isn't it so? / Nothing lasts forever." The last four lines-- Wow. I've never thought of it that way. It's so bittersweet, but it really made me think. Thank you for sharing such a lovely poem! I enjoyed it a lot. |