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Free Verse Poetry

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Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
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Your poem meaningful. The black/white presentation is perfect. Each word has a purpose not just filler words. Good job on that part. The antonym part would have made a good entry--I am thinking you could not enter since you had entered 2 already for the week?

Good job. I see no changes. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 07-May-2015

Comment from Tatarka2
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Well - I'm not sure how this relates to the "nature" theme. It is powerful, however. I've now read it three times. The alternative form is very effective here, and draws the reader to the message, I think. I have no suggestions as to how you could improve it. I think you've said exactly what you mean to say, and in a very powerful way, too. I'm just not sure it follows the prompt.

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 Comment Written 07-May-2015

Comment from nordicgirl
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Amazing piece. I am pleased you missed the other contest though i think your antonym portion of this stood a strong chance of winning. The expansion adds so much nuance. Gets better every read. The winner.

 Comment Written 07-May-2015

Comment from Bill Schott
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This is a poem that begins and ends with a curious vagueness about intent and point of view. Whether the narrator is of my mindset, trying to comprehend another's logic or lack of sense, or whether the point of view is askew from mine and the coming suicide is a noble and fitting deed. Curious.

 Comment Written 07-May-2015

Comment from patcelaw
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This is a powerful message about what is happening in our world today. Good luck in this contest. Blessings for a good weekend, Patricia

 Comment Written 07-May-2015

Comment from Jean Lutz
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Timely message for current events. It will take changing hearts to bring about peace. It looks like planet Earth is a ticking time-bomb. I wish you well with this entry.

 Comment Written 07-May-2015

Comment from Pearl Edwards
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Yes, I too like your expanded antonym poem. Very dramatic and the black and white adds to the drama of the piece. Nicely done, and a great ending. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 07-May-2015

Comment from Eric1
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And what a brilliant job you have made of it! This is a really brilliant piece of perfect free verse and well worthy as an entry into this competition.
I like the way you have structured it, and your use of description and imagery is outstanding.
Good luck in the contest my friend.

 Comment Written 07-May-2015

Comment from kiwigirl2821
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This piece just feel angry as though you are pissed off at a philosophy instead of a certain person. I've never seen this style so I thought that was kinda cool. Good luck in your contest. This one is unique. Kiwi

 Comment Written 07-May-2015

Comment from Jackarrie
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Great sentiments in this free verse poem. Very difficult to understand the mind of the bomber who wants to kill innocents including himself, brainwashed no doubt.

Well written, good luck in the contest
Mary

 Comment Written 07-May-2015