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Poem Title	Poet Name	Critique Given by Thomas H. Smihula	Critique Date
Poof	Kenneth R. Patton	Ken, Simple words with great impact and poof they are back once again. I really enjoyed your play with words and the thought presented. Nothing completely disappears some reference is always present. Well done and thank you for your poem.	2006-03-08 08:10:03
Stay	Mark Andrew Hislop	Absolutely I saw this verse written once again for your love. A well formated sonnet keeping the structure and thought complete. I enjoyed this more than daises for your ending here shows how you want everlasting love. Well done and another great post for the month. Thanks.	2006-03-07 10:11:15
The Outside, In	Mark Andrew Hislop	Love the use of inside bringing the outside in throughout this well structured piece. The stars, water, and unity does bring the outside in when looked upon the way you do here. We travel yet all within the same universe. Well done and a joy to read Mark this is my favorite of yours this month.	2006-03-07 10:07:15
Daisies	Mark Andrew Hislop	I know you shared this with her for this is truly the heart speaking. Bringing in the childhood thought of does he or doesn't he was well presented for there is no question that you do. A very enjoyable poem. Thanks for sharing one of your deepest feelings for someone else.	2006-03-07 09:56:31
With a Tear	Deborah L Bird	As I have told so many a thought is one way of expressing yourself with poetry as you have done here. Yes the road never ending for it shouldn't, remember direction not always posible since each experience has some minor difference, never understanding for then we would be completely lost. You make this reader think deep and that is what writing poetry is all about. Thanks.	2006-03-07 09:32:41
Black is the knife	Mark Andrew Hislop	Your repetition of the last line in each stanza repeated is well contructed leading into the final four line stanza. I wonder if the rhyming would have appeared more structured without there use and only have two line stanza's leading into the four line stanza. Especially since you tried to rhyme each line to the matching line in each stanza. Just a thought on a well crafted poem. Thanks for sharing.	2006-03-07 09:15:09
My Sometime Shepherd	Mark Andrew Hislop	Now this is one of my favorites of yours Mark. Like how you start this out showing blindness yet one must sheppard his own flock. You three stanza give it the structure needed and proper length for this thought. Well done was a joy to read. Thanks for sharing one of your archives...	2006-03-07 09:08:00
Clove Cemetery	Brandon Gene Petit	Brandon I enjoy your poetry as you know and this one I think is one of the best. I actually felt as if I were walking looking at the headstones and like how you retreated leaving them to rest. You had a very nice structure and flow within this piece also combined with a thought. Well done.	2006-03-06 10:34:56
How to press a button	Mark Andrew Hislop	I enjoyed this one of yours Mark for it makes me think on each stanza looking into each aspect of one pushed there is no retraction. If error is made it cannot be undone, if analysis is complete then one has a better chance. Each one a different result. Like the format, the flow, the thought, and the read to this. Wouldn't change anything for you capture the reader. Thanks for sharing.	2006-02-09 09:50:41
DragonSlayers Voyage	Michael Bird	My kind of poetry where the adventure is mixed with the sea. Reaching for the future yet it already has its direction. The challenges to face before reaching the final destination. Like the wording, like the adventure, like the depth you take me, yet the format is the only area that you might want to consider changing the layout. Otherwise outstanding.	2006-02-09 09:29:19
If I Could Tell Him the Truth	Theresa H Johnson	Thank you for sharing your poem with us. I see this is your first at this site. I like the story and thought presented yet the layout and length seemed to distract this reader. The builder of a structure is what I see with little thought as to the strength of faith that is needed to enhance ones life. If only he could see what you see for you have said it well. Thanks for sharing maybe consider making it a little shorter and consistent stanza's in your presentation. Just a thought. Welcome.	2006-02-07 08:49:36
The Poorly Dressed	James C. Horak	James this was something that started out well for at least this reader but for some reason the last two verses seemed to lose my train of thought for I could not see the poorly dressed. Just a thought. Thanks for sharing.	2006-02-07 08:36:50
Gunning, dying.	Mark Andrew Hislop	How the landscape changes as more find the hidden valleys. Each year a little less freedom, each year a little less space untamed. As progress moves so often left behind areas once traveled now desolate with only weeds left. We are nomads in a sense moving from one place to another. This is what I thought about as I read your poem. The highway runs over that which one thought couldn't be changed. Thanks for sharing a thought provoking piece.	2006-02-07 08:27:43
Darning	Dellena Rovito	Interesting concept and it helps introduce the thought so well. This was a very enjoyable read for me and glad it was one of the last ones for me to read. I like the flow and presentation and especially the thought and how your presented to this reader. Well done.	2006-02-07 08:19:29
A Woman Combing	Thomas Edward Wright	This was harder for me to get into maybe because of the depth. There were parts of this that really caught my eye especially your second and fourth verse. I also enjoyed the fifth and six verse but was caught off guard by the lake when I expected the sea. Just a thought. Thanks for sharing.	2006-02-07 07:54:19
Soon, a Year	Thomas Edward Wright	This is my favorite of yours for the month. It has flow, it has presentation, its has a complete thought, it has life within it. I can get my teeth into this very easily. Well done nothing more needs to be said. Thank you so much for sharing.	2006-02-07 07:30:31
Australia Day Revised To Comply With New ...	Mark Andrew Hislop	This is poetry at its finest for you take a point of view and express it well in thought and presentation. Although some will differ from your take it is your take that is important in this presentation. I like how you place the sacrifice on the grill giving it more depth. Political viewpoints have always been a part of poetry. Thanks for sharing yours.	2006-02-07 07:25:42
Allure	James C. Horak	I like the wording yet would have liked to see more of why you are allured into her domain not knowing if you will ever escape. You brought this reader into this poem yet I am still left there without the depth you are willing to go. Just a thought.	2006-02-07 07:20:42
The bad place	Mark Andrew Hislop	This one was really difficult for me yet for some reason I really liked it. Your first stanza in the first two lines brought a picture to this reader as did the fourth. Those three lines would have given me a complete picture. Your second stanza in lines two and three really had this reader focusing again yet although I like the fourth line very much I would have liked to see you mention reading the passage causing the petrifying. The third stanza with Santa, Bunny also caught this eye. The parts that made it difficult for me was Dada or the Metaphysicals, cilice grip of iambs, pre- the absinthe. Just some thoughts. Thanks again for sharing.	2006-02-07 07:08:52
The Nobility of Cats	Kenneth R. Patton	You do show the warmth cats bring to you. I like the structure and presentation but would have liked to see a little more depth at the lonliness felt by the lack of their presence. Just a thought from this reader showing more of more than just a visual.	2006-02-07 06:57:50
I Know You	James C. Horak	Offerings from the pen. I like the wording overall yet definately the presentation made it difficult at least for this reader. I felt that it would have been better in a more structured format but of course that is only my opinion. My favorite lines are gingerly upon altars of offering, little heeded wien the courage of a moment, Pensive at that plushness of promise. The line most difficult in relating to the rest of the poem was about the waistline...lol Maybe it is a problem for me...lol. Thanks for sharing.	2006-02-07 06:39:55
Drummer boy	Mark Andrew Hislop	Here is a poem that I can really enjoy for your presentation, thought, flow doesn't waver. Like how you start it by the impact. Do I see a reflection of yourself in this piece, like father - like son. Well presented as I mentioned earlier. Thanks for sharing.	2006-02-07 06:32:38
Thou Wannabe	Mark Andrew Hislop	Another poem that is difficult for this reader to swallow. It felt as if it had to much fluff at least for this reader. I really like the way you format your poems yet the depth is to much for me to handle for I lose the point in reading it. Like the part about the pen begins it fatal journey, melancholy into a classic another well thought out line. Just some thoughts from this reader.	2006-02-07 06:21:18
A void worth all the trouble	Mark Andrew Hislop	Mark you have given a well written poem and I definately like the lenght. I do not like to see words like ontology the science, chink that I thought might be better with click for I never heard a clock go chink. These were my only areas of concern yet that is only this readers opinion. Overall a good poem. Thanks for sharing.	2006-02-07 06:16:38
A Tattered Poem (Somewhat more than usual)	James C. Horak	Stone Henge build to buffer the pissed oceans what a concept. Not getting to close to the collector another interesting point. I like the hidden passage about the stench and the spilling out of ones life. But he knew, They knew, Collectively new life would end. Thanks for sharing.	2006-02-07 06:05:24
Cockroach	Mark Andrew Hislop	Mark interesting picture yet the depth is felt within this piece. Fear to rise and face life we tend to just rollover and ignore. This is what I got from this piece. Taking something so simple yet bringing in a complex thought is always difficult and you have accomplished that here. Like the presentation for it makes it flow and the length is perfect in presenting a thought to ponder. Well done and enjoyable to read. Cockroach so dark and spooky...	2006-02-06 08:35:19
Godliness	Gerard Andrew Geiger	I really enjoyed reading a poem where the poet does not fear the response by others. You make powerful statements and present a view. This is poetry for you have done an excellent job on showing ones beliefs. You might get some negative comments by some but from me you have done very well with this. It is nice to see a breath of fresh air forcing the reader to question themself. Length was a little long but it did not deter this reader from the concept you presented. Thank you for sharing a viewpoint and your poetry.	2006-02-02 08:52:14
A Vanishing at the Shore	Thomas Edward Wright	The picture painted, the scene felt by the seashore. Time is shown passing by and hope is seen in the footprints. This is a piece that I will read again for the depth is definately there. I like the selection of words not overpowering and understandable. Your presentation is well structured and helps in the flow. My favorite parts include the following stanza's: And when an angle had been subtended, And sky of bland blue unraveled its knot, There against the dark clouds you arched and The ebb and flow of water over rock, and light; The pregnant rainbow, now but a clever caption, Or a boat bobbing seven leagues from home. Once a lad with a box of eight crayons A very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing.	2006-02-01 07:40:59
Song of the Undescribed	Regis L Chapman	This was nice sharing meditation with us and song. I wish the format presentation had a pattern to the lyrics enhancing the flow of the piece. Seemed as if it all ran together without any breaks. Just a thought from this reader and thank you for sharing a feeling.	2006-02-01 07:32:19
Courting Maureen	Sean Donaghy	This is really the kind of poetry I enjoy for it is something from within. You show a need and desire showing the picture of being ingnored. If only she could catch the eye her freedom would be released and that is what life was intended to be free of fear, bask in the wonders of life. You have captured this reader by the word selection and short story presented that makes me think of times past. This is one that I would not change in anyway for it flows, presentation is great, and story given. Well done.	2006-01-30 07:24:19
substratus	Regis L Chapman	Moving forward and stopping at nothing, yet as one bends there is modification in the view. Walked upon but understanding is present. The future holds what it does and will not be altered yet dreams reflect grandure. This is what I saw and you comments were important for the use of the I am not, I am. This is the type of piece that makes the reader ponder on thoughts. Doesn't need spectacular words just simple ones that require thought. I liked it especially after the comments. Somehow if you could put something in the title that references the I am, I am not then comments wouldn't be needed. Just a thought. Thanks for sharing.	2006-01-30 07:18:04
Crowded	Jana Buck Hanks	A poem of a plea always to me is one of the bet types for it shows the inner self and thoughts contained within. Your selection of words captures the this reader and I flow easily within this piece even though the structure is difficult for this reader maybe because of the pattern of things effect me due to surgery some 3-D and jagged presentations make me turn away so I am sure most will find this structure nice. Like your selection of doggeral existence, torque my spirit deeply this is where you might consider ending it for the additional swallow deeply didn't give me anything more to the poem you already had showen your inner self. Just a thought. For your knowledge others to care about someone thoughts and will lend a helping hand. This is one of my favorites for the month. Thanks for sharing Jana another well thought out poem.	2006-01-23 06:55:52
The Early Hours	Brandon Gene Petit	Brandon I wish I had read this one first of yours for you do have freeform and the depth is definately there. Wonderful selection of words and structure along with scene of the surroundings. Yes life has it map and the direction we choose determines who we are. This is one I really get into. Excellent job.	2006-01-23 06:47:55
Evening Eyes	Brandon Gene Petit	Brandon in this you kept the rhyme and thought intack for you have taken a moment in time and expanded upon the picture you see within. It brings questions and indirect answers to this reader. Placing yourself in another place within a picture of the moment is difficult but you were able to accomplish that. Your first stanza grabbed hold of me and having four stanza's was just right in presenting this at least in my eyes. You definately captured me in the last for being of seafaring background I love the sea. If there is any stanza that might need looking at the only one that made me a little uneasy was the third, just a thought. Thanks again for sharing a very enjoyable poem.	2006-01-23 06:44:16
Moonless Nights	marilyn terwilleger	Marilyn glad you submitted one. Your first stanza brought me into the piece for I really enjoyed the wording. The second forced me to go to the dictionary to find out about the rooster and then I got the picture of dawn. The third first two lines grabbed me again yet the Tres anon lost me. Then in the fourth I enjoyed in the air of a life well lived. Remember I am limited on vocabulary consider myself average and that is what made it difficult for me. Again the beginning took hold on me. Thanks for sharing and this is only one readers opinion.	2006-01-20 07:28:29
Which World Is Yours	Medard Louis Lefevre Jr.	Lots of thought behind this poem or should I say lyrical piece. I like how you use the refrain to make the reader think about each segment you present. Which world is theirs, how do you live your life, is it by ones own direction or a direction presented to each by someone above. Like how you mix the common life with that of the rich, like how you show illness and poverty, like how you show wealth and contentment, like how you show faith or one lacking. Well done for each group presented itself well. No suggestions because you kept this reader within the poem throughout and after each refrain I pondered on the thought and that I think is what you intended to do or at least in this readers eyes. Thanks again for sharing a thought provoking poem.	2006-01-17 08:12:41
dirty christian	Medard Louis Lefevre Jr.	I really like the feeling you show behind this one setting the stage for the ending. Dirty Christian is definately shown, yet you have only touched the surface. So many attend church thinking they abide by his wishes yet it is the day to day actions that one should put him in and try and abide by his words. How many teach their children respect, how many truth, how many that work is beneficial, how many that his words are written for us to follow in the ten commandments. Although I am not a church goer for many reasons I still beleive the words and try to live each day by them. Treat onto others has you would have them treat you. Honor thy mother and father. I could go on and on and that is what makes this poem very good for you make the reader think about how they live their life. So if you wrote it for yourself you have captured many others into reviewing themself. Well done. Like the structure and thought.	2006-01-16 08:29:39
Winter Drought	Mell W. Morris	The word selection and presentation give the reader the feeling of praying for rain. You paint the picture so well of clouds upon clouds yet they never reach the destination where one stands. I see that finally they arrive after summoning one last time. Forgot you had Cherokee blood that answers why you are so free of spirit. If you get a chance this month take a look at my poem Quest no need to review just take a look. It is about my wife who has Indian blood but was born Mexican. Many different American tribes have asked her which one does she belong to. She has high cheek bones, dark complexion, and looks more Indian than many who are. It was a honor to read this poem for I felt as if I was watching the skies myself. Thank you so much for sharing.	2006-01-16 08:15:58
Adrift on Cloud Nine	Mary J Coffman	Poetry at its best. You have given this reader a steady flow and structure that is nourishes the mind of bliss. The word selection is great and the smile gives a conclusion that enhances the entire presentation. No changes suggested here. Excellent.	2006-01-14 17:08:33
The Fan Tail, The Dog Watch, and Bliss	James C. Horak	You have given me the thought once again while upon ships at sea hoping to enter a harbor, or see the life that tails alongside the ship, maybe the mysteries that lie beneath. I am an old seaman from during the VietNam years, made many line trips and had the dog watch on many ocasions. You hit a chord for me and recently I experienced this love of sailing when my wife and grandson went with me on the Hawaii cruise island hop while riding the NCL Pride of Aloha. Little storms were present, dreams of years past, a sense of feeling not alone but complete yet so small. Your piece conveys the thought very well and the length perfect for a poem of this focus. Well done and a joy to read. Structure was also appropriate giving the reader facets of sailing.	2006-01-12 10:17:15
Parallel Lives	Kenneth R. Patton	You have shown me the relationship two have helping each other becoming more the individual and having esteem within themselves. I feel like this is a real relationship you are communicating to us and that makes this a wonderful piece for it is from within. Feeling expressed and released on paper is one thing but to share it is another. Like the title for the two do parallel in this poem. Well done no suggestions wouldn't change a thing.	2006-01-10 06:24:26
death...her victory!	Rebecca B. Whited	Rebecca you have captured the thought of the abused by not only showing the physical but also the mental abuse provided in society. I enjoyed the words and thoughts presented here. My only difficulty was the presentation for it had we sliding from one line to the next would have liked to see a more solid stanza structure but of course that is only this readers thoughts. Really glad you posted this for it makes one look at abuse in its overall effects on one. Thanks for sharing. Especially liked the pennies, nickels, etc...	2006-01-10 06:15:25
Apprenticeship	Mark Andrew Hislop	Mark this is one of my favorites of yours for you brought this reader an internal thought and made it one for all to ponder on. No matter what our age we can be taught and we hunger for knowledge. You showed me life of one focused on making ends meet and little time to educate or guide, you should me the need for knowledge and the hungry feeling inside, actions make us learn is another thought I got from this. You presented it well in free form linking each stanza together and in a well defined structure. This is work well done and would not change it for then the thought might be lost. Well done and very very enjoyable.	2006-01-09 09:25:48
The New Year of New Meanings	James C. Horak	You have presented your feeling well in this and make the reader focus on the subject matter making them realize there is so much to the terror we see today. What about the courts neglecting the needs of a child putting them into harms way by placing them with unstable individuals? What about people that claim they are of gods way only commiting sin after sin asking for forgiveness yet they continue their ways? What about those that have no understanding of a situation yet they say they speak for all? These are the thoughts you made this reader think about. I like your presentation and your thought presented. Well done.	2006-01-09 09:09:48
Rhyme	Paul von Kempf, JR.	Rhyming is difficult for some while free verse is difficult for others in communicating a complete thought. You showed us the difficulty in maintaining the structure of rhyming within this piece for you flip flop from every other line, to next line ,to fourth line in your piece. Simpler rules for freeform yet one must consider the flow and the presentation. Just a thought and enjoyed to attempt at rhyme you did a pretty good job for this reader making sense of it.	2006-01-09 09:04:46
a rant	charles r pitts	My most enjoyable part was the flow and wording of the third stanza. I would have liked to have seen more thoughts in yet another stanza like this. Your second stanza might be your first using it again at the end for it forces the thought that you present. I really like it for it had depth. Just some thoughts.	2006-01-08 16:17:54
Upon Assemblage of Facts and Its Only Slight ....	James C. Horak	You have much truth in this poem and your selection of wording is well chosen. The only thing that distracted this reader was the presentation that slowed down the flow. I like the Old Style Gothic and the thought presented for it is time that influences the writer, it could be war, it could be love, it could be nature but it is when it occurs that makes one write. Excellent thought process here. Just some thoughts and thanks for sharing.	2006-01-08 16:14:17
Yuletide Wishes For Marilyn	Mell W. Morris	Thank you for sharing your response with us Mell. Hope your holidays were bright. Thomas...	2006-01-06 13:34:29
10:26 Revisited	Sandra J Kelley	Really like the picture given here like the curtain, sprinkling of stars. Like the sense of damp, hand warm. Like the feeling of the wind unstable. Your picture of the clock tells us it is a moment in time. This is a very well presented poem. Thanks for sharing Sandra.	2006-01-06 13:31:25
Trusting Eyes	Kenneth R. Patton	How close he had become to you for the emotion is shown well within this poem. I am glad you shared it with us for you have expressed a part of you from within. How he will be missed for he was a confort to you. I like the wording, the presentation, the flow, and the thought behind this. Well done.	2006-01-06 09:53:16
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