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Poor Joe

An Onegin Stanza for Potlatch Poetry

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Comment from Gypsymooncat
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Poor guy. That would be so hard to deal with: to be convicted of something you didn't do and end up in jail for years. Itd be enough to drive anyone to suicide. I enjoyed the poem for structure and flow, and also like the presentation; it's grey and grim, just like that poor man was! Thanks for sharing xoxoxoxo

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 Comment Written 05-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
    Thank you for a great review!
Comment from Richard Van Kirk
Exceptional
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"Poor Joe," was well written with a rhythm that captured my attention and held me until the end. I especially liked: "... life had passed him,
the years of solitude survived." That is a lot like the lives of most people I know. The days drag on and the years fly by. All one has left is the solitude. A thoughtful piece. Thank you

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
    Thank you for this wonderful review. I so glad you liked it.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

You did a great job with a complex style, Yvonne. I enjoyed reading your poem. The words flow smoothly with great imagery to make readers feel the desperation of Joe's plight. Your topic is so current--like this was taken off the evening news. Your rhymes are unusual, such as remanded/demanded. They work well. Those words, and others, speak of legal terms. The picture choice is bleak and adds a sense of loneliness and despair to your onegin. Thanks for sharing. Respectfully with Love, Jan

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2019


reply by the author on 05-Oct-2019
    Thank you for taking so much time to read and review it. I'm so happy you like it, and, of course, I love the stars. lol