My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.
Thank you for entering the Bard's Hall Cupid Slam Contest for FEB 2024. Since this is a unique contest, here is what I'm looking for:
Must slam that beastly little arrow-flinger, CUPID!
Must be Poetry Only, any form or free verse -- doesn't matter so long as it's just plain AWFUL!
Line Count up to 60 or fewer. Place line count at the bottom of the poem.
This poetry entry MUST be written for this contest, February 2024! If it's a leftover slam from another time and place it will be disqualified.
Remember that "bad poetry" doesn't mean just misspellings. We are looking for the really creative kind of "bad" that makes us cringe and groan over its terribleness!
A ONE-STAR RATING is the ultimate goal, here. We will award the "best" one-starred poems as the winners.
And now... onto the review....
THE POEM
Blindfolded Cupid hit his target in an open field.
WHAT I LIKED/AKA CUPID SLAM aka GOOD, BAD, or UGLY:
SLAM: GOOD. Well, Cupid is blindfolded.
Cupid's arrow is like a heart tipped missile.
STRUCTURE
This is a free form poem with no rythme scheme.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
With an ode to Shakespeare, and a couple of thees and thines, the poem tells a story of a wayward arrow with a bad result. Bad poetry, but the slam is a little tame with a heart tipped missile.
Reviewed by StephB for the Bard's Hall FEB 2024 Contest. Line count was listed in accordance with the contest rules.
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.
Thank you for entering the Bard's Hall Cupid Slam Contest for FEB 2024. Since this is a unique contest, here is what I'm looking for:
Must slam that beastly little arrow-flinger, CUPID!
Must be Poetry Only, any form or free verse -- doesn't matter so long as it's just plain AWFUL!
Line Count up to 60 or fewer. Place line count at the bottom of the poem.
This poetry entry MUST be written for this contest, February 2024! If it's a leftover slam from another time and place it will be disqualified.
Remember that "bad poetry" doesn't mean just misspellings. We are looking for the really creative kind of "bad" that makes us cringe and groan over its terribleness!
A ONE-STAR RATING is the ultimate goal, here. We will award the "best" one-starred poems as the winners.
And now... onto the review....
THE POEM
Cupid is kinda smelly when he goes into action.
WHAT I LIKED/AKA CUPID SLAM aka GOOD, BAD, or UGLY:
SLAM: BAD. His best is like a fart that smells worse than the rest. It's descriptive but it's only 1 slam and doesn't quite raise to the level of Ugly.
STRUCTURE
This is a rythming poem that has an ABAB rythme scheme.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
While intentionally bad, the cupid slam comes off a bit tame. Worthy of a 1.5 star.
Reviewed by StephB for the Bard's Hall FEB 2024 Contest. Line count was listed in accordance with the contest rules.
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.
Thank you for entering the Bard's Hall Cupid Slam Contest for FEB 2024. Since this is a unique contest, here is what I'm looking for:
Must slam that beastly little arrow-flinger, CUPID!
Must be Poetry Only, any form or free verse -- doesn't matter so long as it's just plain AWFUL!
Line Count up to 60 or fewer. Place line count at the bottom of the poem.
This poetry entry MUST be written for this contest, February 2024! If it's a leftover slam from another time and place it will be disqualified.
Remember that "bad poetry" doesn't mean just misspellings. We are looking for the really creative kind of "bad" that makes us cringe and groan over its terribleness!
A ONE-STAR RATING is the ultimate goal, here. We will award the "best" one-starred poems as the winners.
And now... onto the review....
THE POEM
Cupid gets drunk with shooting off his arrows.
WHAT I LIKED/AKA CUPID SLAM aka GOOD, BAD, or UGLY:
SLAM: BAD. Cupid put on women's clothing as he got dressed.
It's a slam, but could be more creative.
STRUCTURE
This is a rythming poem with an ABCBC rythme scheme.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. Good use of WDC ML.
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
While intentionally bad, the cupid slam comes off a bit tame. Worthy of a 1.5 star.
Reviewed by StephB for the Bard's Hall FEB 2024 Contest. Line count was listed in accordance with the contest rules.
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.
Thank you for entering the Bard's Hall Cupid Slam Contest for FEB 2024. Since this is a unique contest, here is what I'm looking for:
Must slam that beastly little arrow-flinger, CUPID!
Must be Poetry Only, any form or free verse -- doesn't matter so long as it's just plain AWFUL!
Line Count up to 60 or fewer. Place line count at the bottom of the poem.
This poetry entry MUST be written for this contest, February 2024! If it's a leftover slam from another time and place it will be disqualified.
Remember that "bad poetry" doesn't mean just misspellings. We are looking for the really creative kind of "bad" that makes us cringe and groan over its terribleness!
A ONE-STAR RATING is the ultimate goal, here. We will award the "best" one-starred poems as the winners.
And now... onto the review....
THE POEM
Cupid has a history of poor matchmaking hijinks.
WHAT I LIKED/AKA CUPID SLAM aka GOOD, BAD, or UGLY:
SLAM: UGLY ENOUGH. Cupid has flimsy wings, tattered and fragil. A love guru he's not.
The poet gives plenty of reasons for Cupid to retire.
STRUCTURE
This is a rythming poem with an AABB rythme scheme. Each stanza has 4 lines.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
The slams are ugly enough to be ugly, but I've seen uglier. Worthy of a 1 star review.
Reviewed by StephB for the Bard's Hall FEB 2024 Contest. Line count was listed in accordance with the contest rules.
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.
Thank you for entering the Bard's Hall Cupid Slam Contest for FEB 2024. Since this is a unique contest, here is what I'm looking for:
Must slam that beastly little arrow-flinger, CUPID!
Must be Poetry Only, any form or free verse -- doesn't matter so long as it's just plain AWFUL!
Line Count up to 60 or fewer. Place line count at the bottom of the poem.
This poetry entry MUST be written for this contest, February 2024! If it's a leftover slam from another time and place it will be disqualified.
Remember that "bad poetry" doesn't mean just misspellings. We are looking for the really creative kind of "bad" that makes us cringe and groan over its terribleness!
A ONE-STAR RATING is the ultimate goal, here. We will award the "best" one-starred poems as the winners.
And now... onto the review....
THE POEM
Cupid is back to do his yearly duty.
WHAT I LIKED/AKA CUPID SLAM aka GOOD, BAD, or UGLY:
SLAM: UGLY. He's a little creep with pudgy cheeks and wears wrinkled Huggies with tattered lace.
Great descriptions! Easy to visualize.
STRUCTURE
The first 3 lines of the stanza rythme with the 4th line rythming with every 4th line. Subtle, yet catchy.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
Well done ugly. Cupid's slams are visual and "ewww" worthy.
Reviewed by StephB for the Bard's Hall FEB 2024 Contest. Line count was listed in accordance with the contest rules. A well earned 1 star!
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.
THE MEMOIR
A dedication to a beloved pet.
WHAT I LIKED
A very heartfelt memoir that connects on an emotional level.
POV NARRATION/TENSE
This is told in the first person by an unnamed narrator. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.
THEME
For me, I picked out the theme of reflection. A beloved pet touched the author's heart and will be missed.
EMOTIONAL BEATS How well does the emotional beat resonate with the reader? Great; Good; Okay.
The author drew a picture of how they've grown from sharing their life with their pet.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. I might suggest spacing between the paragraphs and using WDC ML to make it easier on the eyes to read.
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
Suggestion as mentioned above. The writing is candid, honest, and sincere.
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.
THE STORY
A young girl has a weighty decision to make between music and sports.
WHAT I LIKED
I liked the presentation. Good use of WDC ML to make the story easy to read and understand.
POV NARRATION/TENSE
This is told in the third person limited from Bionna'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 separate sentence. Put the action first, then the dialogue.
FOR EXAMPLE, AS WRITTEN: "I know why you keep having these bad dreams," said Trionne as she look at her daughter.
MY SUGGESTION: Trionne looked at her daughter with a sympathetic smile. "I know why you keep having these bad dreams."
DESCRIPTIONS
There's enough to set the scenes, but this is something that could be expanded on. I know there's a word count, so I might suggest a strategic edit using a good economy of words and focusing on the five senses. How vivid was the dream? What does the power ball field smell like? What's her sense of touch after the accident?
SETTING
TIME: futuristic
PLACE: fantasy setting
This is something that is clarified for the reader.
CHARACTERS
Bionna
There's enough here to understand her motivations. She enjoys both music and sports and is torn about a career.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling mistakes. I might suggest a minor edit for punctuation. There's a run on sentence starting with the paragraph, "Several hours later..."
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
Suggestions as mentioned above. The opening engages the reader. This is a very creative and imaginative that the reader can empathize with as Bionna goes through her struggles.
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 poem about a flower, how it grows, and how it spreads love.
WHAT I LIKED
There was a nice rhythmic flow to the poem that made it easy to read.
STRUCTURE
This is free form poem with rythming couplets making up the stanzas.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling punctuation mistakes. Good use of WDC ML.
DESCRIPTIONS
I liked: "the windless summers warming heat shines on all your colors."
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
I liked the title and thought it was reflective of the poem. I also liked the ending line where it reinforced the power of nature. A very expressive poem.
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.
THE STORY
Serena finds a remote beach to spend some "me" time, and meets Ryan, but she doesn't really get to know him until there's danger.
WHAT I LIKED
I liked the connection the characters made. The author did a great job making it feel natural and warm even though they just met.
POV NARRATION/TENSE
This is told in the third person limited from Serena's perspective. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.
DIALOGUE
There's a good blend of dialogue and narration. Dialogue tags were used appropriately.
DESCRIPTIONS
The descriptions were just right! Great visual description to open up the short story and keep the reader reading. I felt like I was at the beach with Serena and Ryan.
SETTING
TIME: modern day
PLACE: Unnamed Australian beach
This is something that is clarified for the reader.
CHARACTERS
Serena and Ryan
They're both private people, and yet they seem to gravitate toward one another on a deeper level.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. I might suggest a spacing between each paragraph to make it easier on the eyes. Font and size were good for reading.
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
Suggestion as mentioned above. The opening engages the reader and piques their curiosity.
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.
INTERNAL DIALOGUE
The narrator is confused which Wednesday it is.
FOLLOWED PROMPT?
Internal dialogue based on the picture prompt?
Placed word count in the item.
WHAT I LIKED
The title is interesting and piques the reader's interest.
POV NARRATION/TENSE
This is told in the first person by an unnamed narrator. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.
THEME
Sometimes we let our thoughts wander and entertain just about any scenario that pops into our mind.
EMOTIONAL BEATS How well does the emotional beat resonate with the reader? Great; Good; Okay.
I think the narrator is a bit agitated.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. If anything, I might increase the font size on the item to make it easier to read.
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
The opening intrigues the reader. I can honestly say I was just as confused as the narrator when it came to the next NEXT Wednedsay. Good luck in the Bard's Hall contest.
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.
INTERNAL DIALOGUE
A young person emotionally deals with the death of a parent.
FOLLOWED PROMPT?
Internal dialogue based on a picture prompt?
Placed word count in the item?
WHAT I LIKED
The ending was very hopeful.
POV NARRATION/TENSE
This is told in the first person by an unnamed narrator. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.
THEME
I picked up on a theme of dealing with loss.
EMOTIONAL BEATS How well does the emotional beat resonate with the reader? Great; Good; Okay.
The narrator worked through some heavy thoughts to find comfort.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
The opening intrigues the reader by noting the crack the sidewalk which can be a parallel for the crack in the narrator's emotional well being. The writing is candid and sincere. Good luck in the Bard's Hall contest.
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.
INTERNAL DIALOGUE
Frank's friend wishes he was somewhere warm.
FOLLOWED PROMPT?
Internal dialogue based on the picture prompt?
Placed word count in the item?
WHAT I LIKED
I appreciated the rambling musings. Sometimes, when I get on a topic, I start to ramble. Very realistic in that regard.
POV NARRATION/TENSE
This is told in the first person by Frank's friend. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.
THEME
For me, I got a longing to change one's 'state' of life, and I think that's something we all can appreciate. There are times in our life when we could use a change.
EMOTIONAL BEATS How well does the emotional beat resonate with the reader? Great; Good; Okay.
The author tugs on the heartstrings as the narrator works through their thoughts.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes. Good use of WDC ML.
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
The opening intrigues the reader. Good luck in the Bard's Hall contest.
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.
INTERNAL DIALOGUE
A man mulls over a break up as he waits for the bus.
FOLLOWED PROMPT?
Internal dialogue based on the picture?
Place word count with the item? --- No word count placed in the item.
WHAT I LIKED
Honest character voice. You could hear the "numbness" of emotion
POV NARRATION/TENSE
This is told in the first person. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.
THEME
For me, I picked out the theme of dealing with heartbreak and disappointment.
EMOTIONAL BEATS How well does the emotional beat resonate with the reader? Great; Good; Okay.
Breaking up isn't easy to do and emotions can really get heavy.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
The opening draws the reader in with something we all can identify with. The writing is candid with a touch of heartbreak. Good luck in the Bard's Hall contest.
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines.
INTERNAL DIALOGUE
A man gets sucked up in a barren landscape while searching for immortality.
FOLLOWED PROMPT?
Internal dialogue?
Word Count posted and item not modified after 1 FEB?
WHAT I LIKED
Great character voice. It drew me right into the story.
POV NARRATION/TENSE
This is told in the first person by an unnamed narrator. Good job with narration. Past tense is used appropriately.
THEME
Sometimes when you take a chance, you take a wrong chance, probably due to the fact you didn't think the situation all the way through. I've done that a couple of times.
EMOTIONAL BEATS How well does the emotional beat resonate with the reader? Good;
The author drew a picture of frustration after making a rash choice.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any spelling/punctuation mistakes.
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
The opening drew me right in. I loved the creativity and imagination inspired by the photo prompt.
My review is based on professional editing points. It is meant to be honest, encouraging, and respectful in accordance with WDC guidelines. I am reviewing this poem for the Angel Army.
THE POEM
The poem deals with the passage of time and how it can effect us.
WHAT I LIKED
I liked the hint of Dr. Seuss. It made the poem very engaging.
STRUCTURE
This is free form poem. I noticed a general ABAB rythme scheme, but there were 2 stanzas where that didn't follow the pattern, still, it didn't take away from the presentation or the message.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any punctuation mistakes. The poem is easy to read.
DESCRIPTIONS
I liked: "In circle's of life's wind, we trust."
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
I enjoyed the word play. The first line is especially appealing, "How did it get so late so soon?" The questions in the poem dare the reader to puzzle themselves out against the backdrop of the reader's life.
The author uses the sea and the conditions of the sea to reflect how rocky a bad relationship can be and leaves the reader with a bit of hope at the end.
WHAT I LIKED
I liked the tone. It was very somber and reflective.
STRUCTURE
This is a 16 line poem with every stanza having 4 lines. In each stanza the 1st and 3rd lines rythmed.
MECHANICS
I did not spot any punctuation mistakes. The poem is easy to read. Good use of WDC ML.
DESCRIPTIONS
I liked: "Where the foamy white caps turn black." Visually descriptive, it also reflects how a life of promise can turn sour.
PARTING THOUGHTS/SUGGESTIONS
The poem tells a tale of life and the emotional path life can take one on. I appreciated the hopeful ending. I have no suggestions for improvement.
Reviewed by StephBee for the Bee Hive
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