Reviews for A Poisoned Cup
PotterPower 3/7/13 . chapter 1
Wow. This is a really powerful poem; I enjoyed it.

Constructive Criticism:
The paragraph breaks between the lines really threw me off; it disrupted the flow of the poem. It would be nicer if it had line breaks, in my opinion. I also think you should try and divide it into stanzas, to make the reading easier. When the poem switches points of view, it would be a lot easier to follow if it was another stanza. "And you'll awake later ... While Mommy and Daddy apologize" Who's you?

Positive Criticism:
The poem is incredibly emotional. My favourite lines are "A broken family / Drowning in the red cup". It conveys so much emotion in such a few words. The poem is very intense and personal. The narrator goes from being bitter to sorrowful near the end, and the transition is amazing. I liked where you ended your lines; it really adds to the impact of the poem. The subtle rhyme at the end was a nice touch as well. The best thing about this poem was definitely the emotion. It really took my breath away - amazing.

Overall, it was a profound poem which you can improve with some minor changes to make the flow better. The intensity is amazing. Good job!
ByQuillandInk 11/29/12 . chapter 1
This is so amazing, and emotive. Really made me think :)