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Poem Title	Poet Name	Critique Given by Lora Silvey	Critique Date
Coke Head	James C. Horak	A most excellent poem James, and wow--so point on... Your words are the exact depiction of a coke head/coke whore...life and style--a sign of the a wanton society filled with self entitlement and all for the moment--the everlasting circle of distruction... while hard hitting with truth and honesty this portrait is all too accurate and most will not understand or even care...except those who have been too close to the flame personally or through someone they care about. I really liked this work, printing it out and keeping it on my desk so I can use it for reference in discussions. Kudos my friend--it is perfection. Lora	2013-05-02 17:57:02
Stones of Life	cheyenne smyth	Chey, I tried numerous times yesterday to critique your delicious poem to no avail, so I return to once again to offer you a hardy "Bravo" for this exquisite offering that triggers grand images and captures the reader's imagination and emotions with your colorful descriptions. Somber in part, somewhat dark with hints of light dangling about it's edges--I was totally engrossed by your accomplished pen and thank you for posting this work for our enjoyment. No nits or spags, perfection all the way. Best as always, Lora	2013-04-03 08:06:01
The Come and Go	James C. Horak	James, Thank you for posting such a time appropriate poem. I always enjoy reading your work though I don't seem to see much of it anymore. YOur structure, thought patterns and of course the elocution of your accomplished pen and the craft are as always spot on and then so much more. The depth of understanding and comprehension in this poem is phenomenal--such a wonderful gift you have, you brought the cosmos full circle with celestial bliss and sage knowledge...Kudos on your wonderful poem. Lora	2013-04-02 19:55:45
Time Dangles	cheyenne smyth	Cheyenne, Marvelous word choices that give a full repast for a hungry mind. With a smooth accomplished pen you've given us a most colorful picture filled with life of its own. This reader found it easy to accompany you on this walk of memory and could feel even the slightest of nuiances... Very enjoyable, best always, Lora	2013-03-03 10:18:24
Snow Bat	Joe Gustin	Joe, Wow, most engrossing and lending to a multitude of thoughts and suppositions. I thouroughly enjoyed your choice of verbiage and the ease of your choice of placement. However, I am a bit confused as to your intended meaning in 1S L2: were you meaning = pasting which is a distructive action or pasteing which is a constructive action? You have many ying/yang type statements; therefore left me with the unsurity of your actual meaning. Next, in your last stanza 2L you left out the "e" in surely. These small things did not impede my reading nor the enjoyment of your work. Thank you for posting this delightful poem. Best always, Lora	2013-03-03 10:12:19
Old Boots	cheyenne smyth	Hello Chey, This is a yummy poem with all types of wonderful descriptions that crowd the mine in a flurry of rememberance of ones own relationships. Your father would have truly enjoyed this poem and would have felt so very honored. Easy flowing, captivating with a hint of mystery tickles the readers curiosity in a delightful way. Nothing to suggest, thanks for sharing. Lora	2013-03-03 09:57:55
Anew	Joe Gustin	Hello Joe, I found this an easy and enjoyable read with good flow that moves your reader through your verses smoothly. The content of your lines leads the reader to pause and reflect on their meaning and possibly make a personal connection with your thoughts. One small suggestion: Ryhmes of childhood spoken to the beat of a skipping rope (you might consider changing this to "skip a rope" more in line with your style) no longerer remembered (remove the secone "er" from the word "longer") no longer spoke Again, most enjoyable, thank you for sharing. Lora	2013-03-03 09:53:26
Crappy Days Are Here To Stay!	Howard D. Palmer	Howard, I found this totally charming, delightfully witty and a most fun read. Your sentiments put a smile on my face. I definitely like your brand of satire. Best always, Lora.	2013-02-10 17:38:12
One Way	Rene L Bennett	Rene, This is simply exquisite, easy flowing, dances down the page without any hesitation. Though this is somewhat dark it also speaks to the inner person, the one hidden deep inside that is so closely guarded that no one knows is there. Your poem brought tears to the eyes for in the darkness there was such a gentle voice, one of enlightenment and resolution, excellent. Lora	2012-11-20 16:33:50
The Reality	Mark D. Kilburn	Mark, It is so hard to put to words how your p oem effected me, the total flurry of emotions that engulfed me--a rare thing when reading other's work... I took the journey with you, and I as you truly believe that you sometimes have to experience a thing before you truly understand and can believe. My prayers are with you, yes those left behind are the ones who suffer, how wonderful that you know your son has gone home even though you remain. There is nothing I would alter with your poem, it flows smoothly allowing the reader ease of moving through your lines while your well chosen words give ample description and clearly paint the picture you wish to show...excellent, bravo my friend. Lora	2012-07-26 08:33:01
Blood Moon	Mary J Coffman	Mary, sorry it took me so long to get here and review this one...life and health issues get in the way. This is ominous, perhaps a warning for all who wish to look deep within for it is truly all there in all of us--if we dare to look. Your word choices are perfection for your subject matter and help to move your reader smoothly through your lines. Bravo for another finely penned composition from your accomplished pen. Lora	2012-07-19 00:51:43
the Gift of Poetry	Ellen K Lewis	Hello Ellen, Very different, nice word choices, good flow and yes I believe you stayed on track *smile* and you did make your point clearly. You also made me chuckle both with your poem and your added notes... nicely done. Lora	2012-07-09 15:40:56
Harvest	cheyenne smyth	Talk about "ying and yang", you've covered both poles to their opposition. Life, it's beginning--it's ending...so much to contemplate. This one requires reading several times and then to be read again in order to glean where you are going with it. Somehow, I had the feeling that it is a work unfinished--perhaps it is the referrence to things in life that have yet to be done. Interesting. Lora	2012-07-09 06:53:40
Pink Blossoms	cheyenne smyth	Just love spring and all it's vibrant colors of which you've just painted the most delicious pictures. I could not only see the blossoms but could smell them. Thank you for such a great early morning wake up. Bravo, well done. Lora	2012-07-09 06:49:40
Escaping Night	cheyenne smyth	Wow, definitely a heavy duty love poem. So much is said, not only with your well chosen words but with the inferred statements that are deep beyond the lines you have written. One can feel the angst, the desperation--the passion...very intense and excellently written. I enjoyed, no nits or spags. Lora	2012-07-09 06:47:45
Pickin Raspberry's	Ellen K Lewis	Ellen, I really enjoyed this, your descriptions were vivid and spoke to me while the flow of your words made this an easy read. No nits or spags. Lora	2012-07-07 21:31:59
Prey	Mary J Coffman	Mary, So very descriptive, so poignant and deep with meaning-- we must belong to the same school of thought or perhaps circumstance. Little whisps of anger, frustration edge almost to the surface but then with draw just before you put your pen to the paper--bravo, excellent writing. Thank you for sharing your work with us, most enjoyable. Lora	2012-07-07 17:51:00
My Policy as of.....	James C. Horak	James, I appreciate your honesty in regards doing critiques. I have long appreciated your reviews and am always pleased to recieve a review from you even when they have been un-flattering--at least I am given the courtesy of being treated as a writer who hopefully can take direction and input when it comes to my work. Please continue to review my work when it is available. Thanks, Lora	2012-07-07 17:43:26
The Unregarding	James C. Horak	Wow, James--one can take this in sooooooo many directions. Yes sometimes we do get so caught up within ourselves that we just don't see the forest for the trees and in our own little diluded egomaniacal worlds (mine being of altered states naturally)we percieve our works as something qutie a bit more than what it is. Then again, perhaps you remind us that all is within the perception of the author or reader subjectively... and possibly this would serve as notice not to take ourselves quite so seriously. First rate poem, causes one to engage brain even if the cogs groan--most enjoyable and a delight to ponder. Lora	2012-04-17 16:08:42
Class Wars	Mark D. Kilburn	Mark, I enjoyed your poem very much, you've quite a bit to say and the dry humor is not lost--sort of tongue and cheek...I guess perhaps I should refer to it as satire. Might I make a few suggestions as how you can tighten this up and take it closer into the realm of poetry and fuurther from prose: Where did my country go? the land of the free is now the land of the poor (land of the free, now land of the poor) who've all fallen lower than the cellar floor (all fallen lower than the cellar floor) and it feels like I'm fighting a worrying war (feels like fighting a worrying war) Activist judges have ruled their gavels so gaudily jeweled (gavels so gaudily jeweled) Now the cops can legally strip search me (cops legally strip search me) for traffic violations and you dare call that free? (for traffic violations, you call that free?) Need to cut out some of those superfluous words and let your line breaks work for you instead of using punctuation... Of course this is just MHO and are merely suggestions to use or loose as you choose. Again, I like what you had to say and look forward to more of your work. Lora	2012-04-17 16:03:37
midnight rumblings	Ellen K Lewis	Ellen, I see a fellow storm lover in your wonderful words. Yes, the storms let you feel so alive, energized--electric... hard wired for the challenge. Enjoyed your storm, the power you've given it with your word placement and the awe that you have let us visit with you. Lora	2012-04-10 12:29:19
New York	Mark Steven Scheffer	Mark, I truly like the feel and sense of this work... so alive, even if were to teem in darkness yet it is just there alive, raw, real and with all it offers -- why wouldn't the Apocalypse debut there... seems most fitting. This will take me several more reads to grasp the depths of your words however I know it will be well worth the investment. Thank you for the opportunuity to review this fine work. Lora	2012-04-10 12:25:59
dysfunctional poetry	Mark D. Kilburn	Mark I really like this deep take on "the state of affairs", a true in depth thought provoking analagy of life in a bottle one might say. Excellent word choices, strong direct delivery of thought--cause and effect, and a brilliant synopsis. A very enjoyable read, though I know that I shall be returning for more indepth reading. Excellent. Lora	2012-04-08 19:12:30
Fine Wine	cheyenne smyth	Phenomenal, most enjoyable. I like the strong stance--this starts off at a run and keeps on rollin, no show of slowing down till the end with the perfect "I'm in awe" statement... Nothing to improve on here. Lora	2012-04-08 19:08:46
Injustice	James C. Horak	So good to see a work from you James, have missed your poems. I'll probably be way off in left field with my take on this however I enjoyed the read and the thoughts it evoked. Seems to me that one must get tired and bored of having to repeat themself when the listeners all too soon appear to forget what has gone before, is it repetitive or redunant--oh my, sometimes they seem the same and I become confused. The turn of attitude in your second stanza is delightful--such a nice way of stating the fact and I love the closing line...LOL, how true, how true. I do hope this means a resurgence of posts on your part. Looking forward to seeing more from you. Lora	2012-03-07 10:34:20
full revolution	Ellen K Lewis	Ellen this poem was such a balm to the spirit. Excellent word choices coupled with spot on placement made this a delight to read. Your verses flow easily down the page. I enjoyed your descriptions of how the day transitions through its journey. One small suggestion would be: changing the word "becomes" to "becoming" would bring in more in line with the rest of your tenses and also makes it active instead of passive. I'm so glad you posted this, thank you for the enjoyable read. Lora	2012-03-01 08:51:22
Cedar Swing	cheyenne smyth	Oh this is a pure joy to read and review. Such a picture to paint for us with your colorful words. We can smell the chill in the air and we join you in your view. One small stumble--at the end of your poem, perhaps you could put "we hung it there" you need to tie the last two lines together a little more cohesively... Most enjoyable. Lora	2012-02-14 23:16:14
Catching the Moment	Dellena Rovito	How delightfully original Dellena, good flow, great choice of words and placement. I could visualize the scene with ease and even hear the pesky buzz of the intrusive flying pest. Yep, I agree with you and think your ending is spot on. Bravo! Lora	2012-02-14 23:07:16
Undiscovered	cheyenne smyth	Hmm, interesting take on a poets chaos and purpose. You've deftly described the world of the poet in this free verse poem with your colorful descriptions and easy flow. Even in the midst of chaos you show control with the placement of your thoughts and verbiage choices. no nits or spags. Lora	2012-02-10 17:14:45
Spell for Retrieving a Lover	Mark Andrew Hislop	I love your ruminating, your pondering of potions and spells--and contemplation... Have to be honest that I did chortel through this quite a bit. While it is a sensitive subject and inwardly painfully; to address ones departure in such a manner is definitely the sign of a person who is in touch with their inner most feelings and can take a genuine sincere look at such--then share such profound thoughts with others in an extremely well crafted work. no nits or spags, congrats on an excellent work. Lora	2012-02-10 17:12:04
Watermark	Mark Andrew Hislop	I really liked this one Mark. The word couplings, the cadence of your lines and the well chosen words all play in a well orchestrated work to bring your reader to an understanding of watermarks/benchmarks which there are always numerous ones in our relationships, work, crativity and lives as a whole. This demands more than the two or three readings to truly be felt and drawn in. Excellent work, so pleased to read this caliber of work from your accomplished pen. Kudos! Lora	2012-02-10 17:06:22
May I Have This Romance?	Ellen K Lewis	Hello Ellen, Such a nice romantic write and so fitting for the season. I really liked the way you had a conversation--it flows naturally and draws your reader in with all your great discripters and word couplings. Only suggestion is, 2S 1L drop the "And" at the beginning of the line...not needed and distracts. I enjoyed reading this poem, it was uplifting and hopeful, thanks for the post. Lora	2012-02-10 17:02:30
Carnival Glass	Dellena Rovito	Dellena, It has been such a very long time since I've been to a carnival but you definitely brought old memories to life with this well crafted poem. Your word choices depicited the carnival so well that I could almost smell cotton candy and popcorn. Thank you for the great adventure. Lora	2012-02-10 16:58:29
Crappy days are here again	Howard D. Palmer	Howard, so plesed to see this post from your accomplished pen. I loved this campy satirical write with its easy flow. I remember the song you've spoofed and you've done an impressive rewrite/remake of an upbeat old song. Perfect phrasing and choice of words made this an enjoyable read. Your thoughts are spot on...hope this wakes a few up. Best always, Lora	2012-02-09 14:15:30
Tombstones	cheyenne smyth	Chey this is awesome, just a touch of darkness nestled amongst all of those delicious word choices. Your flow is smooth as it carries your reader easily through your verses. Most enjoyable, wouldn't change a thing. Does give way to ponder and definitely demands to be read again and again. Lora	2012-02-08 20:26:30
Upon Rocks	James C. Horak	Hello James, Excellent, nice Zen feel to this one. Reminded me of "on this rock I shall build my church" yet it dances so far beyond such a simple casual statement. In the fini' things will be what they were meant to be regardless of the journey on the river ie: it is not the destination but the journey that is important. I very much enjoyed this and am still pondering your words. Awe, now see there is a sign of an accomplished poet--your words haunt the mind and your song will not be easily put aside. Bravo, Lora	2012-02-01 19:48:47
Disarray	Kimberly D Rowe-Van Allen	A very unusual poem, one that demands to be read several times and then maybe again so that the reader can gather all the nuances you offer. This speaks to me of life, of relationships, of all that is-- a never ending circle-- so as with all things there is no beginning or end just coming around to meet one's self. Most enjoyable read, well constructed, easy flow with well chosen verbiage. Lora	2012-02-01 19:43:07
Money Train	DeniMari Z.	Very nicely done Deni, Your words ring with clarity, if only we weren't such a materialistic society. I believe that we truly don't own stuff but that it owns us...but you put it in such an read, much enjoyed. Lora	2012-02-01 19:38:20
The Lagoon	cheyenne smyth	Now, this is quite different from your normal fare but very pleasing. You lay the picture before us and give us a realm of possibilities--ouh-la-la, gorgeous writing with wonderful images that will linger in the mind. Nothing to change, no nits or spags Lora	2012-01-30 19:35:19
Wooded Ground	Dellena Rovito	Oh this is totally awesome. I know that is not what one is suppose to say in a review however your delicious poem leaves me speechless and wanting just to re-read it once again. The sounds your word couplings making dance delightfully on the tongue while the lilting meter carries the reader through your lines with ease. I must admit that I wish I had written such an exquisite poem. You've truly captured the "night" the freedom from mingling with and the wondrous enlightenment that comes from the journey. Bravo and roses at your feet. This should be a clear winner this month. Aho! Lora	2012-01-30 16:40:20
Timing	Dellena Rovito	Wow, how spot on for the times we are living in. Good flow and an excellent choice of words made this an easy and pleasant read. Nothing to suggest, bravo. Aho! Lora	2012-01-20 19:28:52
To My Children	Mandie J Overocker	Mandie, Such a strong poem, well articulated with an easy flow that leads your reader through your lines without hesitance. Your word choices are spot on for your subject matter and paint explicit images on the mind and in the heart. I can not pretend to know your type of pain or sorrow but assure you that you have shared it perfectly in your accomplished write and I am humbled by your courage and strength in this offering. Best always, Lora	2012-01-19 07:25:59
Savor All * Save All	DeniMari Z.	Hello Deni, Nice, concise--succinct and says so very much. One small suggestion is to put an apostrophe in midnight's since your use is possesive. I can not choose one line above another for they are all most original and supportive of each. Most enjoyable read, thank you. Lora	2012-01-18 16:10:41
Missed Tear	cheyenne smyth	Chey, Another lovely poem from your gifted and accomplished pen. Your choice of verbiage is delightful in the images that you paint as is the gentle flow of your easy to read poem. Most enjoyable. Lora	2012-01-18 16:07:21
When Crows Come Close	James C. Horak	Nice to see a post from you James, A most enjoyable write with all the exuberance and well penned phrases that I've come to know you for. Never do I leave one of your poems in disappointment. As always, between the lines--perhaps the message is only for the hearer of the crows cry and yet--he is the trickster so perhaps it is a wake-up call, things aren't always what they appear. This I will need to read quite a few more times to take in the breath of your words but in all a very sage write. Best always, Lora	2012-01-18 16:02:24
The Pit Pony	Kay C Steward	Kay, Exquisite in descriptive verbiage, easy flow and story-line. You capture your reader right off and don't let go till the very last verse. A most enjoyable read from your accomplished pen. Lora	2012-01-13 17:12:31
Visiting the Old Blog	Mark Steven Scheffer	Mark, This is something exquisite in its simplicity yet it speaks of so much. It is profound and well penned, easy to read with its smooth flow of continous thought. Most enjoyable--a definite truth put into fine verse, three cheers for you and your voice on this subject. L	2012-01-06 04:42:37
Jewels Gleam	cheyenne smyth	Chey, This little sonnet of yours is simply delicious. Your verbiage gives wondrous mind candy with the visuals you paint and the meter leads the reader through your lines with smooth ease. There is nothing in this that I would change--bravo poetress. Lora	2012-01-06 04:32:37
The Haunts of Death	DeniMari Z.	So well put Deni, yes--one does wonder where it starts and ends or if it is just one continuous game of survival--albeit nothing more. I join your thoughts too often...the child that is missing--a hollow that will not be filled no matter the time, yes--so different from the loss of a mate and the existing sometimes seems so endless. You've described the feelings with great clarity and gave us a peek into the realm of deep loss. God bless. Lora	2011-12-15 03:37:54
Australian Trees in Winter	Kay C Steward	Kay, nice to see you here and welcome. Your poem flows well, almost as if carried by the wind of which you speak. The images you paint are clear and captivating, your words so well chosen and placed. An artist would have no problem painting a picture from the wonderful descriptions youv'e given. The cadence of your write made for an easy and enjoyable read. No nits or spags, excellent. Lora	2011-12-15 03:23:00
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