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#4745302

Review of Consolation

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Rated: E

| (5.0)

GAMES OF THRONES POEM REVIEW

This is a review for "Consolation"

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THE STORY

It takes a lot to make Charcoal Charlie, a kangaroo, happy.

WHAT I LIKED

I enjoyed the voice used in this short story. With a hint of whimsy, and bit of distain, Charcoal Charlie tries to adapt to his new habitat but it's not the same as the bush.

POV NARRATION/TENSE

This is told in the third person limited from Charlie's perspective. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.

DIALOGUE

There's a nice blend of dialogue and narration. Dialogue tags are used appropriately.

DESCRIPTIONS

There's enough to set the scenes. I liked: "Phooey!" Charlie thought. "She clings to Joey like a sloth to a tree. Foolish woman." -- Great description of Mommy Miranda as she keeps an eye on Joey, but also hints at Charlie's personality. Well done.

SETTING

TIME: modern day
PLACE: zoo on in the States on the Pacific Coast.

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CHARACTERS

Charcoal Charlie

It's tough being a kangaroo in a zoo, but there's one that will make Charlie happy...

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. The story is easy to read.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The opening engages the reader. I was ready to follow Charlie's adventures from the first sentence! The story will put a grin on the reader's face. I could easily see this story as a children's book.

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#4744971

Review of Petals of love!

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Rated: 18+

| (4.5)

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THE POEM

Heat and Cold combine along with the visual of a flower opening to hit on the different notes of yearning and love.

WHAT I LIKED

Really nice word play with the poem! With the heat and cold we have polar opposites finding attraction under the silver moon with the use of the flower providing the romantic elements.

STRUCTURE

This is a free form poem with no rythme scheme.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. The poem is easy to read.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "...Ebbing waves of love makes me warm with your thoughts! Chilly wind penetrates my skin and makes me yearn within!" -- We have hot and cold coming together, hitting on notes of longing and yearning for the partner.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The title fits the poem well. The opening line engages the reader, hinting that the little petals of the flower will grow and bloom much like the emotion of love does. A poem that it's visuals hint at a deeper, emotionally romantic meaning, such as finding first love or true love.

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#4744967

Review of Girl's Write Out

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Rated: 13+

| (4.5)

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This is a review for "Girl's Write Out"

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THE STORY

Lena needs her muse to focus on poetry and not gussing her up.

WHAT I LIKED

I enjoyed the character voice. Chloe came across a flighty must with determination to do the right thing by her writer and Lena came across as a determined writer wanting to find balance with Chloe.

POV NARRATION/TENSE

This is told in the first person by Lena. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.

DIALOGUE

There's a good blend of dialogue and narration. Dialogue tags are used appropriately.

DESCRIPTIONS

There's enough to set the scenes. I liked: "dress in something that actually flatters you, and discover a hairstyle. Geez, Lena!" We get a great visual of Lena using a good economy of words.

SETTING

TIME: modern day?
PLACE: not sure? A Writer's house?

This is something that isn't necessarily clarified for the reader, but I don't think it needs to be. The piece is a vinyette is more focused on comedic bets.

CHARACTERS

Lena

She's a writer, but she needs her muse to play along.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. Good use of spacing here on WDC to make it easier on the reader's eyes. The vinyette is easy to read.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

I liked the title a lot and I thought it captured the essence of the quirkiness between Chloe and Lena. The opening engages the reader in a nice conversational tone. A comedic read that make one think on a slightly deeper level.

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#4744955

Review of Motherhood

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Rated: ASR

| (4.5)

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This is a review for "Motherhood"

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THE STORY

A raw, gritty look at the emotional toll motherhood can take on the psyche.

WHAT I LIKED

While not necessarily a heartwarming read, the vinyette focuses on places a majority of mothers have been, that raw, gritty place that has them facing their actions and wondering is it enough? And it's in these moments that we find our inner courage and strength to continue one task at a time.

POV NARRATION/TENSE

This is told in the first person by the narrator. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.

DESCRIPTIONS

There's enough to set the scenes. I liked; "Tears fell into her pillow, silent tears she only shed at night when she knew nobody would see or hear them." -- The description tugs on the emotional heartstrings of the reader.

SETTING

TIME: modern day
PLACE: quite house at night

This is something that is clarified for the reader.

CHARACTERS

Narrator, mother

Mom is bone tired. Finding inner strength and courage will come slowly at first with small tasks.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The title fits for the story, but can be expanded on to be a tad more reflective of the emotional beats the story produces. The opening engages the reader, who hopes for a positive outcome. A well done, emotional vinyette.

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#4744419

Review of The Town Watcher

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Rated: E

| (4.5)

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THE STORY

Millicent is a tad older, not much to do, so she heads to the stone bench to watch the busy town around her.

WHAT I LIKED

I liked the characterization. Millicent is quite a character with her own quirky ways, but aren't we all a little quirky?

POV NARRATION/TENSE

This is told in the third person omniscient. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.

DESCRIPTIONS

There's enough to set the scenes. I liked: "Millicent unpacked her cavernous tote bag, the one with all the handy pockets." The author uses a good economy of words to paint a great visual in my imagination. I pictured an older lady, a little bored, with a tote bag so big you could put just about anything in it.

SETTING

TIME: modern day
PLACE: local town

This is something that that is clarified for the reader. I pictured a mid size town where everybody just about knows everybody. It makes the story more personal.

CHARACTERS

Millicent

She's a people watcher. Nothing wrong with that, but sometimes you might see stuff you don't want to see.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The title fits the story. The opening had me hooked with it's comedic beat. Nice conversational character voice. This is a story that will make the reader smile at the end.

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#4744417

Review of MATCHBOX UNDIES

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Rated: 13+

| (4.5)

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THE STORY

A girl and her Barbie have a lot in common except for...

WHAT I LIKED

I picked the story because of the title. Then I read the tag line and I said I had to read this one - it sounds like a hoot! And it was! I enjoyed it very much.

POV NARRATION/TENSE

This is told in the first person by a female narrator. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.

DESCRIPTIONS

There's enough to set the scenes. I liked: "Being understandably minuscule and almost microscopic ,of Barbie-doll proportions, the lingerie would have to be smaller than a thimble; perhaps nickel-sized, dime-sized?" -- I could easily visualize this in my imagination.

SETTING

TIME: contemporary - 1960's
PLACE: urban setting

This is something that is clarified for the reader.

CHARACTERS

Female narrator & Barbie

Our narrator loves her Barbie doll and there's nothing with that. Barbie and the narrator have a lot of adventures - to include clothing adventures.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The opening engages the reader. A fun story with several comedic beats that will make one laugh.

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#4744290

Review of GOOD STUFF!

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Rated: E

| (4.5)

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THE STORY

Dude's wife is really ill, but in the course of the monologue you discover he hasn't quite been the best of husbands to her.

WHAT I LIKED

I was chuckling the whole time I was reading this. Dude has been "too good" to his wife, but we learn he hadn't been good enough.

POV NARRATION/TENSE

This is told in the first person by the husband. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.

DIALOGUE

There's a good blend of dialogue and narration. The dialogue is spot on perfect and hilarious, which drives home the comedy.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "On our wedding night you stayed up until morning shooting craps with your two buddies in our apartment." It not only sets up a vivid picture in the imagination, but also an emotional one. Don't you want to be with your wife on your wedding night instead of playing craps?

SETTING

TIME: modern day
PLACE: Dude's home

This is something that that is clarified for the reader. Being a monologue, sometimes it's hard to establish time and place, but there's enough established here that helps to sell the story.

CHARACTERS

Husband

Honestly, he's a wreck. A comedic wreak.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

I think you have to read the story to see how the title ties-in and it's more of an ironic tie-in. The opening made me laugh and kept me reading. I picture a comic stand-in routine with this vinyette. Thanks for the laughs!

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#4744261

Review of NURSERY RHYMES

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Rated: 13+

| (4.5)

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THE STORY

There are two seemingly unrelated murders, but are they? The obvious isn't so obvious and believe it or not, a parrot holds the clue!

WHAT I LIKED

I loved the methodical detective work done by Danny. Everything he did was logical and in a precise order.

POV NARRATION/TENSE

This is told in the third person limited by Danny. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.

DIALOGUE

There's a good blend of dialogue and narration. The dialogue accents the narration well.

DESCRIPTIONS

There's enough to set the scenes. I liked: "Comfortable in his blue jeans, and St. Lawrence Isles Police t-shirt, he leaned back in his chair and silently reviewed his notes again." The author uses a good economy of words to describe our detective.

SETTING

TIME: modern day
PLACE: at a local resort

This is something that is clarified for the reader.

CHARACTERS

Danny

Danny is determined and that's what I like about him.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The title fits the story well. The opening was a quick description of our detective and then it gets into the crime. It hooks you quick and keeps you reading!

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#4744126

Review of The Great Ship

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Rated: 18+

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GAMES OF THRONES STORY REVIEW

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THE STORY

The Titanic is going down. The story takes a look at 3 different scenarios into how people handled the sinking of the ship.

WHAT I LIKED

I really think the vinyette format worked well here. We meet Joseph who is going to play "Nearer to God to Thee," but has never gotten it quite right, A young couple who wants to experience something they never have before, and a group of men drinking and smoking, as if that's all they can do as the ship sinks.

POV NARRATION/TENSE

This is told in the third person omniscient. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.

DIALOGUE

There's a good blend of dialogue and narration. Dialogue tags are used appropriately.

DESCRIPTIONS

There's enough to set the scenes. I liked: "The ship was now listing thirty degrees to starboard.." The author used a good economy of word to paint an accurate visual in the reader's imagination.

SETTING

TIME: 1912
PLACE: The Titantic

This is something that is clarified for the reader.

CHARACTERS

Ensemble cast

There's enough here to understand each character's motivations. Joseph just wants an opportunity to get it right, Sophia and Teddy just want an experience they've never had, and the group of gentlemen decide to go down as gentlemen.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/puncutation mistakes. The story is easy to read.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The opening engages the reader and sucks them in emotionally, putting us in the beginning of the sinking of the ship. The dramatic elements are played pitch-perfect. An emotional read that's well done.

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#4744123

Review of Bubba's Corner BBQ

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Rated: E

| (4.5)

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This is a review for "Bubba's Corner BBQ"

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THE STORY

A local gives a tourist directions to Bubba's Corner BBQ. Better have a receipt and a pen handy to write down where to go!

WHAT I LIKED

I loved the explanation as to why Bubba's wasn't on the corner. A hog got lose and tore through the BBQ, then... ah -- I'll let you check it out for a chuckle or two! It's a good thing I wasn't drinking any coffee at the time. I would have spit it out!

POV NARRATION/TENSE

This is told in the first person by an unnamed narrator. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.

DIALOGUE

The dialogue drives the story.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "Bubba opened the back door, and it ran squarely into one of those big smokers he had back there." -- Great visual. I could easily picture this happening in my imagination.

SETTING

TIME: modern day
PLACE: rural setting

This is something that is clarified for the reader.

CHARACTERS

The narrator

The narrator is looking for directions, but I don't think they expected the directions they got.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. Good use of WDC ML to increase the font and make it easy to read on the eyes.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The opening engages the reader with the opening question: "Do you think you can tell me how to there from here?" A light read that will make you laugh.

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#4744114

Review of Bobby-Q

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Rated: E

| (4.5)

GAMES OF THRONES POEM REVIEW

This is a review for "Bobby-Q"

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THE POEM

The poem gives directions to Bubba's Corner BBQ which has the best Bobby-Q ribs ever. I just hope I don't get lost!

WHAT I LIKED

Using a dialect is never easy and can be very challenging if you don't get it quite right. I thought this poem did a pretty descent job with the dialect. It was easy enough to read and understand and I appreciated that.

STRUCTURE

This is a free form poem with no apparent rythme scheme, but the poet does a good job with the dialect to give the poem a nice beat when it's read outloud.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. WDC ML is used to increase the font and make easy on the eyes to read.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "All t'way down Til ya'll git ta t'Cozy Cafe." That's a heck of a directional. I can just imagine finding the Cozy Cafe and scratching my head.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The opening engages the reader. A light-hearted poem about how to get to Bubba's. It had some comedic beats that will make the reader chuckle.

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#4744105

Review of Bubba's Corner BBQ

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Rated: E

| (4.0)

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This is a review for "Bubba's Corner BBQ"

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THE POEM

Sam and Maria go to Hope, Arkansas in hopes of eating at Bubba's Corner BBQ only to find out there are 5! Yikes!

WHAT I LIKED

I liked that the poem was easy to visualize in my imagination as I read it. And the best direction I ever heard was to go catawapmus from the First Baptist Church.

STRUCTURE

This is a free form poem with no set rythme scheme.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any punctuation mistakes. I would check the following line: "For driections as their GPS," as I think direction" is misspelled. Good use of WDC ML to increase the font and make it easy on the eyes to read.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "It is catawapmus from the First Baptist Church." I hate to repeat myself, but I just thought this was a hoot! Trying to picture going catawapmus from anywhere has me befuddled.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The opening engages the reader. A fun, light-hearted little poem about the Corner BBQ. If anything, I would suggest just touching on this a hint more: Bubba moved the Corner BBQ to somewhere else, but I wasn't sure where he moved it? Then again, do I need a know? The poem made me chuckle and that's a good thing.

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#4744101

Review of Bubba's Corner BBQ - Entry 4-12-24

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Rated: E

| (4.0)

GAMES OF THRONES POEM REVIEW

This is a review for "Bubba's Corner BBQ - Entry 4-12-24 "

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THE POEM

Getting to Bubba's Corner BBQ isn't easy - especially if it's not on a corner.

WHAT I LIKED

I loved the ending and the explanation why Bubba's Corner BBQ wasn't on a corner. Heck, I wouldn't want to be on a corner if I was usin' my own brew, too!

STRUCTURE

This is a free from poem with a AABBCC rythme scheme.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "Soon, turn at the old brown stump with the dead skunk hangin' high," I was laughing at that visual an old brown stump and a dead skunk haning' high over the stump. It's nasty funny. The author did a great a job following the prompt and not using directional words.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The opening engages the reader. If anything, it's always a challenge to use a dialect because you want to be authentic, but at the same time, it can be hard to understand. I appreciated the fact that the tone was very authentic to the prompt, but I had to slow down and re-read to really get it. Give and take, I suppose. Overall, the poem is a hoot and lives up to the comedy genre.

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#4743973

Review of St. Patrick's Day Acrostic

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THE POEM

A poem about St. Patrick and what we do to remember him today.

WHAT I LIKED

I read this poem and the first emotion that hit me was: "This is an awesome feel good poem about St. Patrick." The first line starts with "St. Patrick was well loved," and the rest of the poem shares those things that we do today that demonstrates our "feel good vibe" we have for him.

STRUCTURE

This is an acrostic poem. An acrostic poem is where the first letter of a line is used to spell out a word or a phrase in the poem. There is no apparent rythme scheme. There is a line that's a little long, and goes a little over, so you have to read it as a long line.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. The poem is easy to read. Good use of WDC ML to highlight and bold the opening letter of the lines in green.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "Toast your glass of beer to Patrick, the man!" - I could easily visualize a pub with lots of clinking glasses in my imagination.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The opening engages the reader with big, warm-hearted intentions. A nice highlight of today's traditions inspired by yesteryear.

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#4743966

Review of St. Patrick's Day

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Rated: E

| (4.5)

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THE POEM

A look at St. Patrick and his accomplishments in Ireland.

WHAT I LIKED

I liked how the poem kept the focus on St. Patrick and his work in Ireland.

STRUCTURE

This is an acrostic poem. An acrostic poem is where the first letter of a line is used to spell out a word or a phrase in the poem. The opening couplet rythmes, the middle section has no rythme scheme and the ending shares the couplet's rythme.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any punctuation mistakes. The poem is easy to read. Good use of WDC ML to highlight and bold the opening letter of the lines in green. As for spelling, I might suggest taking a look at the word "drink" in the first line - did you mean "drank?"

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "Ran the devil's snakes out of Ireland." - Broad, yet visual.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The opening couplet engages the reader with an easy rythme and beat. A nice tribute to St. Patrick.

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#4743958

Review of Grandpa's Back!

Review by StephBee - Hous...

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Rated: E

| (5.0)

GAMES OF THRONES POEM REVIEW

This is a review for "Grandpa's Back!"

from House Targaryen for "Game of Thrones"

The views and opinions on this review are mainly the things discovered by the reader and therefore, do not reflect necessarily to the group, activity and/or event being affiliated herein. This is only the opinion and suggestions of the reviewer and it is still up to the author of this piece to consider this review as a corrective action or otherwise.

THE POEM

Grandpa comes in dreams to pass on guidance and other things.

WHAT I LIKED

I loved how the poem progressed, how it started out as a dream and at the end, how the poet interprets those dreams in life. There's a deeper meaning here - you take the dream to heart, but how you choose to interpret the message is up to you.

STRUCTURE

This is a poem with eight 4 line stanzas. The 1st and 2nd along with the 3rd and 4th lines rythme. I liked the rythme scheme, it gave added beats, not only with the rythme, but with emotional beats as well.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. The poem was easy to read.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked -- "bifocals with maroon handles bent, sit with their meaning spent." Succinct word play paints a clear visual in my imagination - Grandpa's glasses, maroon in color with bent frames," ah, but what does "with their meaning spent?" How did the bifocals get broken? A fight? An accident?

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The title fits the poem, as the poet often dreams of Grandpa and the opening stanza engages the reader and keeps them going. There's a lot to unpack here - how do our dreams play with us? How real are they? Grandpa seemed to have a positive vibe in the dream, but in real life the poet doesn't seem to take the memories well. A dream put upside down on his head? The poem will resonate long after the reader has finished.

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#4743603

Review of Snowed In

Review by StephBee - Hous...

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Rated: E

| (4.0)

GAMES OF THRONES STORY REVIEW

This is a review for "Snowed In"

from House Targaryen for "Game of Thrones"

The views and opinions on this review are mainly the things discovered by the reader and therefore, do not reflect necessarily to the group, activity and/or event being affiliated herein. This is only the opinion and suggestions of the reviewer and it is still up to the author of this piece to consider this review as a corrective action or otherwise.

THE STORY

Megan has to stop at a lodge when a blizzard hits.

WHAT I LIKED

The ending is satisfying in a personal kind of way. We're worried for Megan, but we know she's safe, and now it's an opportunity for her to "power down" and relax, and she may not have had that chance in a long time.

POV NARRATION/TENSE

This is told in the third person limited from Megan's perspective. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.

DESCRIPTIONS

There's a lot of description to set the scene. I liked: "Megan took a sip from the steaming mug of hot chocolate she'd ordered in the dining room." It put me right in the moment with Megan.

SETTING

TIME: modern day
PLACE: rural, traveling setting

This is something that is clarified for the reader, and it's why Megan is in a pickle right now, due to the blizzard.

CHARACTERS

Megan

Megan sounds like a woman with common sense as she packs expecting a snow storm and has enough sense to find a lodge when the blizzard picks up.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The title is a good fit for the vinyette and the opening draws the reader in. If anything, I would have liked to have seen this developed a little more. Maybe Megan meets a nice man at the lodge and strikes up a friendship? Or meets an old friend? It's mostly narration, which is fine. You could always develop her more as a character. Overall, it's a nice vinyette that develops the setting well.

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#4743595

Review of Exploding Daisy?

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Rated: E

| (4.5)

GAMES OF THRONES STORY REVIEW

This is a review for "Exploding Daisy?"

from House Targaryen for "Game of Thrones"

The views and opinions on this review are mainly the things discovered by the reader and therefore, do not reflect necessarily to the group, activity and/or event being affiliated herein. This is only the opinion and suggestions of the reviewer and it is still up to the author of this piece to consider this review as a corrective action or otherwise.

THE STORY

The narrator knows the real reason for the expression "Exploding Daisies," but are you ready to hear it?

WHAT I LIKED

I enjoyed the conversational tone of the story. I felt like I was drawn right into the narrator's confidences and a ring side seat to the story.

POV NARRATION/TENSE

This is told in the first person by the narrator who is a giant. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "Suffice it to say, "I'm height enhanced." Prior to this there's a tad more description, told in a comical way, and I'm just chuckling. I could easily picture our narrator in my imagination.

SETTING

TIME: not sure
PLACE: for whatever reason I'm picturing a beanstock, but I think it's near a mountain.

I don't think time in this story really needs to be defined. Just still back, read, and enjoy.

CHARACTERS

Giant narrator

He's a fiesty tall guy and if you believe his exploding daisy story, I say two thumbs up.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The title fits the story well and the opening engages the reader with a nice, easy style. If anything, I might suggest spacing between the paragraphs and maybe increasing the font to it's easier on the eyes? Overall, a light hearted story that's enjoyable!

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#4743590

Review of Faith Healer

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Rated: E

| (4.5)

GAMES OF THRONES STORY REVIEW

This is a review for "Faith Healer"

from House Targaryen for "Game of Thrones"

The views and opinions on this review are mainly the things discovered by the reader and therefore, do not reflect necessarily to the group, activity and/or event being affiliated herein. This is only the opinion and suggestions of the reviewer and it is still up to the author of this piece to consider this review as a corrective action or otherwise.

THE STORY

Connie is hoping to meet a man and start a family, but she gets a little help from her Grandma and faith.

WHAT I LIKED

The story had a nice flow to it. Once I started, I didn't want to stop. I wanted to find out if Connie was going to have a happy ending. I'm a sucker for happy ending.

POV NARRATION/TENSE

This is told in the third person omniscient from Connie's perspective. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.

DIALOGUE

There's a good blend of dialogue and narration. I would suggest an edit for dialogue tags. Use only "he said" or "she replied" in tags to identify the speaker only, if you have to. Put action in a seperate sentence. Put the action first, then the dialogue.

FOR EXAMPLE, AS WRITTEN: "I apologize for bursting in on you, Miss," he said with an awkward, pained wrinkle in his brow, yet a gentle smile on his face. "I desperately need your help."

MY SUGGESTION: "I apologize for bursting in on you, Miss." He paused, and wrinkled his brow and wrung hands, and yet despite this, had a gentle smile on his face. "I desperately need your help."

DESCRIPTIONS

There's enough to set the scenes. I liked: "The house was warm and dry, but outside the wind howled." I could easily visualize the scene in my imagination.

SETTING

TIME: in the past
PLACE: rural setting with cabins for houses

This is something that was clarified for the reader.

CHARACTERS

Connie

Connie is a kind hearted soul and deserving of a kind-hearted family.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The title fits the story well and the opening engages the reader. If anything, the part where Connie talks about the evil eyes seems a bit out of place or forced? I might strike up a conversation of faith and invite Ryan to pray, especially since she's gone out of her way to dissuade his fears over her being a witch. All together, it was a very enjoyable story!

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#4743587

Review of Which One Will Win?

Review by StephBee - Hous...

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Rated: E

| (5.0)

GAMES OF THRONES POEM REVIEW

This is a review for "Which One Will Win?"

from House Targaryen for "Game of Thrones"

The views and opinions on this review are mainly the things discovered by the reader and therefore, do not reflect necessarily to the group, activity and/or event being affiliated herein. This is only the opinion and suggestions of the reviewer and it is still up to the author of this piece to consider this review as a corrective action or otherwise.

THE POEM

The poem shares an old Cherokee legend that asks us to look into ourselves.

WHAT I LIKED

Having spent time as a Boy Scout leader, I used to include an Indian story called, "Everyone's Canoe," into the Scout's Own and this story poem reminded me of teaching points. The old stories and legends are very relatable to our everyday life.

STRUCTURE

This is a free form poem with no apparent rythme scheme.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any punctuation/spelling mistakes. The poem is easy to read and understand.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "tearing at one's feelings, behaviors, and attitudes," and while it isn't necessarily a physical description, it's an emotional one that every reader can understand. There are have been times we've all been a little torn over a situation that has confused us.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The poem challenges the reader to examine themselves in a very thought provoking and critical thinking way. Do you want to be the ugly wolf or the good wolf? It is your choice. This poem will resonate with readers long after it's read.

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#4743494

Review of St. Patrick Acoustic Contest 3-24

Review by StephBee - Hous...

In affiliation with Bard's Hall Group

Rated: E

| (4.0)

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.

THE POEM

This poem tells the tale of St. Patrick and his beliefs.

WHAT I LIKED

I thought the poem was a very concise and succinct look at St. Patrick with a focus on the more spiritual aspects he brought to Ireland.

STRUCTURE

This is an acrostic poem. An acrostic poem is where the first letter of a line is used to spell out a word or a phrase in the poem. There is no rythme scheme.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. I did spot a formating error in that !size} is after Lord which I don't think was intended. The poem is easy to read. If anything I might suggest using WDC ML to increase the font to make it a little easier on the eyes.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "Kindness, love, compassion, and forgiveness won the day." It speaks to those traits we all strive for. I think we can say, "be kind," every day, but if we don't see an action that shows us what kindness is, then it's hard to imagine and I think St. Patrick was about showing us through his deeds what concepts likes this was about.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

I believe the contest rules wanted the first letter in the line offset with green or a bold and that isn't done here. The poem is an honest look at St. Patrick life.

Reviewed by StephB for the Bard's Hall

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#4743162

Review of Looking Up to My Flag

Review by StephBee - Hous...

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Rated: E

| (4.5)

GAMES OF THRONES POEM REVIEW

This is a review for "Looking Up to My Flag"

from House Targaryen for "Game of Thrones"

The views and opinions on this review are mainly the things discovered by the reader and therefore, do not reflect necessarily to the group, activity and/or event being affiliated herein. This is only the opinion and suggestions of the reviewer and it is still up to the author of this piece to consider this review as a corrective action or otherwise.

THE POEM

This poem is a tribute to the American flag and what it represents not only to the American people, but to the world.

WHAT I LIKED

Being a veteran, I gravitated right to this poem. For me, it speaks to the hope the flag offers, to all peoples. The flag is a poultice for an open wound, a light of peace, representative of a nation's pride.

STRUCTURE

This is a free form poem with no rythme scheme.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. The poem is easy to read.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "white clouds, blue sky, and red stripes of dawn." The line paints a nice visual that the colors of the flag aren't just on the flag, but embedded in the nation's every day life.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

The title fit the poem well and the opening lines engage the reader. I liked how the poem tapped into emotions; patriotism, hope, peace, and more. The author uses a good economy of words to blend those emotions with visual vinyettes that readers can see in their mind's eyes as they read. Well done! I have no suggestions for improvement.

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#4743106

Review of Ode to the Emerald Isle

Review by StephBee - Hous...

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Rated: E

| (5.0)

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.

THE POEM

This poem is set in the nature of Ireland.

WHAT I LIKED

I appreciated that the setting became the main character of the poem. There are lot of nice visuals that paint pretty pictures in my imagination.

STRUCTURE

This is an acrostic poem. An acrostic poem is where the first letter of a line is used to spell out a word or a phrase in the poem. There is an AABBCC etc rythme scheme.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. The poem is easy to read. Good use of WDC ML to bold the starting letters of each line.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "The green of clover and blue of sky, Ponder the wonders of each new day," -- nice word choice here hints at a deeper meaning than just a pretty day, but also of a human need to appreciate the day and setting that has been given to us.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

An inspirational poem that will resonate long after its read. I have no suggestions for improvement.

Reviewed by StephB for the Bard's Hall

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#4743101

Review of Green Goes Gross

Review by StephBee - Hous...

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Rated: E

| (5.0)

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.

THE POEM

A look at what happens when one uses shamrocks in soup.

WHAT I LIKED

I loved the comedy in this poem. We all enjoy a shamrock or two, but in our food, especially, our soup.... maybe not so much. It was a very creative task on the prompt.

STRUCTURE

This is an acrostic poem. An acrostic poem is where the first letter of a line is used to spell out a word or a phrase in the poem. There is an AABBCC etc rythme scheme.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. The poem is easy to read. Good use of WDC ML to increase the font and make the starting letter of the line green.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "Tasted putrid, looked like sewage. Awful choice to make." - Great word choices to paint a vivid picture!

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

I almost spit out my coffee reading this poem! I hope there wasn't a touch of shamrock in it?! Yikes. A very entertaining read. I have no suggestions for improvement.

Reviewed by StephB for the Bard's Hall

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#4743096

Review of St. Patrick's Day

Review by StephBee - Hous...

In affiliation with Bard's Hall Group

Rated: E

| (5.0)

My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.

THE POEM

A great look of the lore that St. Patrick left behind.

WHAT I LIKED

A heartwarming tribute to St. Patrick, touching on the land and the objects he inspired.

STRUCTURE

This is an acrostic poem. An acrostic poem is where the first letter of a line is used to spell out a word or a phrase in the poem. There is an AABBCC etc rythme scheme.

MECHANICS

I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. The poem is easy to read. Good use of WDC ML to increase the font.

DESCRIPTIONS

I liked: "Clover and heather; the ghostly moor which day dispels." - It pained a nice visual in my imagination.

PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS

There's a nice flow to the poem. Great visuals using a good economy of words. I have no suggestions for improvement. Line count was listed in accordance with the contest rules.

Reviewed by StephB for the Bard's Hall

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