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Poem Title	Poet Name	Critique Given by Joe Gustin	Critique Date
Retort	James C. Horak	Your poems never fail to challenge this reader. Interesting visuals for having said. The title of the poem is perfect.	2014-04-26 11:43:02
Requiem	James C. Horak	A very original poem. The shirt and the tattered rages an excellent why to really explain your open statement Where madness sees symmetry we see only crazy	2014-04-21 10:15:31
Intowards Nearing	James C. Horak	This poem could apply to any conflict any where in the world. Where war is the only true equalizer for those who feel unequal. Beautifully expressed	2014-04-21 10:08:02
Timed Out	James C. Horak	A poem about the unapologetic need for greed. Not only do they take away that which gives life and lively hood their processing brings or rather rains more death. Until there is nothing, not even those who were brave enough to point out the truth.	2014-04-18 11:04:07
In Her and Evening	Mark Steven Scheffer	Beautiful imagery. The world of her is an interesting place to be regardless of the hell sometimes in her eyes. The last stanza for me is the one that stands out of the four stanzas of poetic jewellery	2014-04-18 10:57:38
The Eve of Destruction	James C. Horak	A dark prophecy yet a clear telling of why this might all come into being. World events seem to be taking us that way. I enjoyed the read.Your last stanza is astounding.	2014-04-05 11:13:33
Over Mountains	DeniMari Z.	This is such a soft and gentle poem on the subject of faith. Highly original without the preachy feel. Thank You	2014-04-05 11:03:34
Night's Hide	James C. Horak	I love the poem. It reminds me of Twilight the book. Dark, mysterious, foreboding	2014-03-22 11:22:00
Years	Terry L Krieg	Where does one begin and end. There is a theory in physics that says exactly what you are saying. That the movement of time is an illusion. That everything that can happen has happened and we are in this never ending loop. Your poem is a excellent representation of that very theory	2014-03-22 11:01:03
Gold	James C. Horak	Wow.I know that thought. That pause of being. I am this or am I that. Great work Thank you	2014-03-14 02:22:20
Incantant	James C. Horak	Yes it seems that some in this world don't care for anyone but them self. Looking out for number 1 is the only truth that they dare. Excellent work	2014-03-02 17:41:16
Within Deep Provence	Lora Silvey	Lovely, gentle and oh so relaxing. Could be a modern day mantra for those looking to soothe a busy mind.	2014-03-01 11:39:56
Mindless	Terry L Krieg	This poem sounds like a computer in melt down mode. Highly original. I have a friend who had a one day sort of breakdown because of the insistent beep of her fax machine. Each beep sounded like "here's more work to do,here's some more work to do. She's find now but to take the day off just to regain her sanity	2014-03-01 11:36:41
Healing Prayer	DeniMari Z.	The pain is obvious , as is the talent for poetic verse.I enjoyed this poem because it is simple and to the point like a prayer would be. Minutes without rain is a brilliant way of expressing the non stop tears of loss. As to the purpose I would say the poem is an excellent example of turning the negative into something more beautiful	2014-03-01 11:13:05
Feeling This Season	DeniMari Z.	As well you should feel confident in your poem. It sets into motion so many images and ideas I had not considered.That because of the shorter days we have more opportunity to dream. To stay in and write. To know the absolute perfection of warmth away from her black lace	2014-02-03 21:59:40
SHOCK	Debbie Spicer	I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have loss a love one to violence and some to cancer, but every loss is different and terribly the same. Your poem paints a picture so perfect it was if I were standing there observing, not knowing what to say or do, feeling helpless. That is one of this works of this poem. It not only takes there,we share all the emotions of that moment. You have taken sad circumstances and written a great poem	2014-02-02 10:44:50
No Flowers On The Wall	DeniMari Z.	Wow. First I am in a spring garden checking out the flowers, then then flowers more deeply then I am standing in heaven noticing the same thing of angels. Not a one the same. That was a very excellent poetic adventure Thank you	2014-02-02 10:27:50
Worthy of Saving	Mandie J Overocker	Reads like a chant, or mantra. Very uplifting. Above all else for me this poem was an easy read. It is good to know that you are back writing and back on the TPL. I look forward to reading more of your work	2014-01-26 10:17:58
Ken at Christmas	Mark Andrew Hislop	Beautiful. Only teenagers can sing as if they will never grow old, never know defeat, never know death. I love the line "when passage of time is all you now know" I could identify with many of the x-mas references.	2014-01-26 10:10:02
Faring	Mark Steven Scheffer	OK I get that this poem is to your wife but all the time I am reading this I am thinking the return of the Christ. Great either way	2014-01-08 23:22:44
Into It	James C. Horak	Yeah. Finally an attuned poet to lead us. Great poem but the last line says it all	2014-01-08 23:19:13
Tabula Rasa	Mark Steven Scheffer	So beautiful esp the last line of this work. Gabriel being about sound, the trumpet. Yet there is only silence to go with the snow. Bravo.	2014-01-06 13:30:05
Oversight (Slightly Revised)	Kimberly D Rowe-Van Allen	I like both versions. Not because I am easy to please but that in both versions the pain comes through. If i had to say anything I would not abbreviate. I've should be I Have and I'LL should be I Will. I think there is more power there when expressed that way.	2014-01-01 14:22:36
Oversight	Kimberly D Rowe-Van Allen	This poem reminds me of the movie Gone With The Wind. Were the central character Ret Butler is in love with a heartless women. He never notices the other woman that is deeply in love with him. How she goes through the entire story with out him truly seeing her. In this work I see the hope, feel the passion and understand the frustration. I hope one day he wake up know your love.	2014-01-01 14:17:07
The Voices in the Rain	Mark Steven Scheffer	Goose bump city. I love poems that have such an effect on me. There are so many excellent lines in this work. I have attempted poems like this without to much success. Yours works on so many levels as to leave the reader wishing they had an old mumbling woman in their life to inspire such words	2014-01-01 13:51:41
Foal	Mark Steven Scheffer	Wow!I would like to think we all process such a horse within us. That spirit that runs with such abandon.that its our heart that spurs her on. Yet it always seems that only our brains that hold the rains. The last two lines of this poem could be a poem within its self. Why would a place of ultimate power need a gate in the first place?	2014-01-01 13:45:22
Next Time...This Time (Slightly Revised)	Kimberly D Rowe-Van Allen	I should print this and place it on the wall. Read it every morning with my coffee while remembering all that I wish my new year to be. This poem is a stark statement. a moving memo of how I wish my life to be. We all deserve the sediments of this poem. Should we find the courage to make them happen. Thank you for the uplifting passages of this work	2014-01-01 13:36:05
Out Walking in Snowfall	Mark Steven Scheffer	This sounds like a coming home poem. I get the same feelings when ever I go back home and check out my old school, its play ground and all the memories that go with that. That you were the lightly sleeping child. The work could easily be a painting.	2014-01-01 13:27:58
Stitching	James C. Horak	Such an excellent poem for what happens to people. When the patches we apply to our wounds still give way. when we have left to embrace is the cold and the empty	2013-12-09 13:23:53
Marilyn Terwilleger -- Cheyenne	Lora Silvey	We that are loved are never truly gone We are recalled We are rejoiced We are remembered And is that not a true measure of a person the litmus test of there being Your poem has told volumes of a woman unknown to me But she sounds like a keeper for memories, for hopes and for dreams	2013-11-15 00:22:25
For You...	Kimberly D Rowe-Van Allen	So Sweet. So to the point and without bitterness. It says I hurt yet I can not hurt thee	2013-11-15 00:16:46
The Four Guardians	James C. Horak	I am not sure of what to make of the message. However the poem is clever and to the point. They tell us what they believe we should know. Like pouring us our morning breakfast.	2013-10-28 09:57:35
Fragrance	Lora Silvey	OMG OMG ya know. Wow u just blasted that over left field. WOW	2013-10-23 23:13:46
In the Moment	James C. Horak	I like the dark edge to this work. I feel like this a war child type poem. The idea of a scare being a type of bar code is a stroke of genius.	2013-10-18 14:24:19
Dragon’s Flame	Lora Silvey	I understand that religious poetry is under to with without sounding obvious or contrite. However your poem has a great deal of originality and one can feel the heat of the Dragon"s awaiting breath. Well done and an excellent read.	2013-10-13 19:00:24
Cover of Silence	DeniMari Z.	This a very gentle poem beautifully expressed. Now I know where I should tuck away my dreams.	2013-10-06 18:48:00
Unscathed	cheyenne smyth	excellent visuals throughout this poem. The idea that one could baptise ones self in the river by giving to it all that has hurt you and come away new is a great one. As always thanks for the interesting trip	2013-10-04 10:42:29
Family	Mark Steven Scheffer	I love this light hearted comedic poem. It verbalizes well the wealth our family brings to us in their understanding and full knowleage of us. And yet still love us. Great poem	2013-09-27 14:32:55
A Clump of Metal	James C. Horak	A Rolex Submariner is a very beautiful watch but I believe I get the central meaning of this poem. If as we get old we realize the exact value of all our wealth.........nothing.	2013-09-27 14:29:18
Mellow Soul	cheyenne smyth	As always cheyenne you never cease to please with such visual writing. The last stanza is just so perfect to end a beautiful poem. Thank you	2013-09-27 14:22:58
You Were Not Just A Name	DeniMari Z.	One of the best lost love poems I have read in a long time. Not overly flowery or sweet. Just a beautiful statement of the facts. WE MISS THEM.	2013-09-27 14:18:41
The Local Pharisees	Mark Steven Scheffer	Ok. Again a very unusual poem. I don't believe I have ever read any of your work that carries such angry power. these were after all they who sat in judgement of Christ. Without them, without Judas there could not have been the full-filling of the prophecy he was here to bring about.	2013-09-27 14:13:25
Judgment Tarrieth	Mark Steven Scheffer	A very unqiue poem. I can not profess to understand who the rich one is. My fav line is My wallet is a thin as a bookmark.	2013-09-27 14:06:21
Next Time...This Time	Kimberly D Rowe-Van Allen	Reads like a mantra. I am so temped to print this a post in somewhere I can see it every day to remind myself I deserve better. Thanks for the inspiration	2013-09-27 14:02:31
A Friend Changed His Address	James C. Horak	The first poem I have ever read about a radio show or its host. Over all the poem flows well but the first two lines touched me esp. Good work	2013-09-27 13:35:46
Beast	James C. Horak	A interesting poem about War My father served in W.W.II he would have loved this work	2013-09-27 13:33:06
Man Sipping Coffee from a Saucer	James C. Horak	Visually stunning. Yes the world has changed and we wonder why many seemed to be OK with food that can kill us. Short cuts that cost us more then we can imagine. Your poem spells it out nicely	2013-08-31 11:00:24
INSIPIDUS	James C. Horak	Very powerful and timely. Thankyou	2013-08-31 10:56:15
The Lion's Competition	DeniMari Z.	I am not so sure about the structure however is idea is well presented and the idea that courage is comes is small (eye-droper) doses is a fresh new approch to an old subject.The double spaceing is a bit distracting	2013-08-31 10:53:49
Elephant Memory	cheyenne smyth	So beautiful and yet sad at the same time. I amazes me how you take a so common a theme and make it breath again.There are too meny great lines to pick just one, however the last two lines are fantastic. mind clenched against the sorrow is a brillent.	2013-08-31 10:47:58
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