Honest but encouraging I use an outline (form)to make sure I've covered all the bases but within that, it's pure dialogue. Let's talk about your write.
My name is Ken, and I chanced upon your poem through the Read & Review forum. I know it's the time of year to "fall back," but this went all the way back to 2008! It is my pleasure to read and provide you with feedback on your work "Promise" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
I think we've all had those dreams that seem so real that when we awake, we're not sure if it was a dream or a memory. Since you listed this as "fantasy," I'll assume this wasn't necessarily an actual dream but more of an exploration of thought. Short and sweet, I think it relied too much on the reader's reaction to get the full intent.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A bit more description and the integration of poetic phrasing might have added the emotional results you were looking for. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
My name is Ken, and as luck would have it, I clicked on the Read & Review forum and this popped up. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Never Saw a Purple Cow, But ..." .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
A gentle story, more oriented towards kids. Imaginative and in the tradition of fables. "Cute" comes to mind. Please, read over your work once you've posted it. The whole tale was aligned center which made it difficult to read. You can see that it was only the title you meant to center align but the addition of the extra slash negated the "end" center. As writers, we have not only the responsibility of creating but also ensuring our audience can appreciate what we've done.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A very clever tale despite the difficulty in reading. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
My name is Ken, and this popped up as I wandered through the Read & Review Forum. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "The hallway at dusk" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
As primarily a poet, I loved the elegance and flow of this vignette. It was beautifully crafted and I had an immediate picture of what you described, both visually and emotionally. Really well done!
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A very satisfying read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
It's me, Ken, and as I wandered through the Read & Review forum, I stumbled upon this bit of enlightenment to begin the day. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Whispering Hallow" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
A bit of eroticism wrapped in impressions, innuendo, and imagination. I found some of your imagery to be confusing, especially the opening stanza. As I read on, the visceral side kicked in, and I could see (feel) the poetry of this as my own memories filled in the template of your words. Complex but satisfying.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A good read that relies on the reader's reaction to achieve its goal. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
It's me, Ken. Congratulations! You are the recipient of my very first review of a poll. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work/item/poll "Original Honey Pit Quotes Poll" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
I thought the quotes were quite original and, yes, even humorous. It created a fun activity for the community as well as spread the word about the Honey Pit. I'm sure folks will be buzzing about this.
As for the technical side: several errors distract from the focus of this.
First paragraph: "WhoWhichareis your FAVORITES?" Rationale: The poll is a thing, not a person. You can only select one so singular form is needed.
Second paragraph: "Favorite Quotes will willwin the Originality Merit Badge!!" Rationale: Typo
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: Potentially, a fun activity and a great was to promote your forum and group. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
It's me, Ken, and I spun the cylinder of the Read & Review revolver... and this popped into the chamber. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Election" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
A rhyming rant. As a poem, this works well. You've used simple, common vocabulary to express your feelings and thoughts and communicate your frustrations to the reader. For me, the short lines made this rush by and I think gloss over message.
This was written last year and I wonder if you still feel the same. Looking over the American landscape, I see many of the warnings have come to pass. True, there is a strong element of "con" in the pap they feed us but as intelligent people, it's our job to separate the wheat from the chaff.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A good read which I found thought-provoking in light of what's passed. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
It's me, Ken... again. I went trick or treating on the Read & Review forum and this dropped into my bag. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Dear Stranger..." .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
Supportive, encouraging, and a small ray of light in the darkness through which some journey. Your gentle words will soothe the anxiety of someone lost with a promise of what may come. There's little doubt that staying the course is an achievement in itself. "That is enough for today."
One minor personal observation: Consider placing {size:4} at the beginning of your work. This makes the font larger and easier to read. It also cuts down on the white space so the poem doesn't look so lost on the page.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A compassionate, good read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
It's me, Ken, and I went Trick or Treating at the Read & Review forum... and this was dropped into my bag. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "HEARTBROKEN " .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
You seem to have a thing about Acrostics. As I recall, the last time I reviewed you, it was "An Acrostic a Month." So, on to HEARTBROKEN. Acrostics, by their nature, tend to be written in free verse. I felt that this was missing the flow that poetry has and felt it was very prose-like. That said, Robert Frost once said, "Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words." I could see the poetry and - more importantly - feel the emotion in this. Touching the reader is the essences of poetry and you excelled here.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A very emotional but overall good read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
My name is Ken, and as luck would have it, I clicked on the Read & Review forum... and this popped up. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "The Garden of Misplaced Things" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
I can tell by the words and emotions you've woven together that this is more than just a poem. It is a confession of the feelings that you've lived through. Unfortunately, similar words have been spoken aloud and in the dark recesses of others' minds. These come from your heart, which makes them unique to you. You've used emotional images and well-thought-out descriptive words to build images in the reader's mind. I saw nothing in error. You used language to show your feelings and each word seemed well chosen to paint the story of your poem.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A very good read that, upon reflection, will resonate with many readers. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
It's me, Ken, and as luck would have it, I clicked on the Read & Review forum... and this popped up. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Abc..." .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
As in life, everything's a circle... or can be made into one. Isn't English a marvel. Between heteronyms and double entendres, you can wrap a thought into any shape you want. I see your point, although I take exception to your final line. Every word (assembly of letters) that touches another's consciousness sets off a chain reaction of thought. That has the potential to create a sense of wonder and inspires the next generation of thought. Just my perspective.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: An interesting and thought provoking read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
My name is Ken, and and this popped up on the Read and Review Forum which I thought was serendipitous since I watched you write it. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "MUSTARD" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
My first thought was, "This guy's really paranoid." 🤣 OK, I found it humorous and probably closer to today's reality than any of us want to admit... out loud. I'm not sure what's more disturbing: the spying by authorities or the protagonist's calm acceptance. It doesn't matter. I enjoyed it.
From the story mechanics, I'm guessing you're relatively new at writing. There are some accepted conventions that you will pick up over time. For example, instead of having to say "he said" or "they said," simply encase the words in quotes. It will bring the story into the present and add action. Read through other stories on the site. You'll pick up other conventions.The other suggestion I have is a personal choice. Add {size:4} at the beginning. This makes it easier for us old codgers to read .
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A very clever and fun read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
My name is Ken, and I clicked on the Read & Review forum... and look what was dragged from a lost corner of your port. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Troll" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
What a clever poem. We've all made snap judgments about people based on voice, looks, and any number of first impressions. You've managed to distill this into a semi-humorous tale of drive-through judgment that proved totally inaccurate... and your final verse reflects the feelings we all should have. Unfortunately, many don't.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A very clever approach and good read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
It's me, Ken, and I clicked on the Read & Review forum... and this was pulled from some long forgotten corner of your port. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Closing In" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
A darker version of the original song. Great word choices! You've used emotionally charged descriptive words to build images in the reader's mind. I saw nothing in error. You used language to show your feelings and each word seemed well chosen to paint the story of your poem.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A dark but good read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
It's me, Ken, and I spun the cylinder of the Read & Review revolver... and this popped into the chamber. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "My Job at the Bank" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
OK. You got me. 🤣 I appreciate the trip down the garden path. At 6:15, I had my ah-ha moment and realized not all is what it appeared. By then, I was committed to see where the twist was coming from. What a fun ending. Thank you for the smiles today!
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A humorous and fun read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
My name is Ken, and I spun the cylinder of the Read & Review revolver... and this popped into the chamber. I see this was written... a while ago. If memory serves, you've had rain since this was written. A lot of rain! It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Texas Drought" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
Great word choice! You've used descriptive words to build images in the reader's mind. I saw nothing in error. You used language to show your feelings and each word seemed well chosen to paint the story of your poem. Droughts, floods, and natural disasters seem to be the bread and butter of many poets. Well done.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A interesting and good read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
My name is Ken, and I came across this in the Read & Review forum. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Window, cat and lace curtain" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
Your first foray into the world of writing. Congratulations! I'd say more of a vignetter rather than a story or poem but nicely done. As I read this, I kept waiting for... something. You used great descriptive words to paint your story but (and it may just be me) to what end? What is the tale you're trying to tell? In writing, it's always helpful to know where you're going and then tailor your narrative to lead the reader to that place.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: You obviously have the skills. Now, continue to write and work on the craft. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
My name Ken, and I clicked on the Read & Review forum and this popped up. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Eagle on the mountaintop" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
What a clever idea. I love the imagery and the seemingly random nature of your words. It all comes together in the final line. We are, truly, all one.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A very thought provoking read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
It's me, Ken, again. I guess I'm just lucky having been paired with your poetry twice in the last week! It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Letting Go Is Holding" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
What to say? This is a slice of idealism and I'm sure this is more than just an entry. It is a testament of your beliefs and love for humanity. While similar words have been spoken, these come from your heart, and that makes it unique to you. Other than the "one, two, three" verse which seemed inconsistent in the middle (It would probably work as the opening verse) this was an uplifting and enjoyable read.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: Congraulations on the Cramp win. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
My name is Ken, and as I was walking through the Read & Review graveyard... and this popped up. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Ghostly or Just Ghastly" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
A clever idea. It felt a bit familiar but this came from your imagination and that makes it unique to you. You can't be more creative than that! You left little doubt about what this poem was about. 😄 If this doesn't get the reader's attention, then I don't know what will. The "teaser" line (a.k.a. description) offers you an opportunity to add some clarification and can also be a great tool to attract more readers. I appreciate that you added a personal line about its meaning to amplify and set up the scenario for your story. Thank you for using a larger font size so us geezers could actually read it.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A fun read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
It's me, Ken, and I spun the cylinder of the Read & Review revolver... and this popped into the chamber. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "WE ALL GET OLD IN THE END" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
I'm a lover of one-liners and this is just what I needed to start the day. In response to the prompt, "Can You Remember," I can honestly say... Remember what? Thoroughly enjoyable!
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A very clever and fun filled read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
It's me, Ken, and I clicked on the Read & Review forum... and this was dragged from some dark corner of your port. It is my pleasure to dust off, read, and provide you with feedback on your work "Icy Hand" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
And what, pray tell, is wrong with cliches? 🤣 This was written in free verse, a type of poetry that does not contain patterns of rhyme or meter. Free verse is considered an open form of poetry, as opposed to poetry written in structure or form, and tends to follow natural speech patterns and rhythms. However, free verse generally contains poetic lines and poetic imagery that distinguish it from prose. I felt that this was missing the flow that poetry has and felt it was very prose-like.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: I appreciate that this was more about cliches than the weather report and understand where you were going. An enjoyable read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
My name is Ken, and I stumbled across this in the Read & Review forum. I almost bypassed it but took the time to actually look at what you were attempting. I'm glad I did. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Asylum" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
There is a form called "concrete poetry" where - beyond the words - the shape of the poem is part of the message. I saw this in your work. This was primarily written in fFree verse, a type of poetry that does not contain patterns of rhyme or meter. Free verse is considered an open form of poetry, as opposed to poetry written in structure or form, and tends to follow natural speech patterns and rhythms. However, free verse generally contains poetic lines and poetic imagery that distinguish it from prose. I could see the poetry and - more importantly - feel the emotion in this.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: I can tell by the words and emotions you've woven together that this is more than just an entry. I personally found it enlightening and I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
It's me, Ken. Just when you thought it was safe, Read & Review dug around in your port and pulled this up for me to scrutinize. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Do what you love" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
Love what you do... and don't take any crap about it. 🤣 An intriguing story about knowing your worth. The varied text size added a bit of interest and emphasis on the central theme. From start to finish, you held my attention. Well done.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A very clever approach and good read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
My name is Ken, and I spun the cylinder of the Read & Review revolver... and this popped into the chamber. It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "The Lights Down Low" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
Thank you for introducing me to a new form: A Flow Poem. This appears to be a variation of free verse, a type of poetry that does not contain patterns of rhyme or meter. Free verse is considered an open form of poetry, as opposed to poetry written in structure or form, and tends to follow natural speech patterns and rhythms. In this case, it's a stream of consciousness, capturing the emotions that each short phrase invokes.
Obviously, this is a very dark accounting of your early years and the forces that shaped you. I can tell by the words and emotions you've woven together that this is more than just an entry. While similar words have been spoken, these come from your heart and that makes it unique to you.
Great word choice! Your descriptive words build images in the reader's mind. I saw nothing in error. You used language to convey your feelings, and each word seemed well-chosen to paint the story of your poem.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: An effective approach and disturbing read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
It's me, Ken, again. Wow. Just how lucky can you get coming into my sights again? It is my pleasure to both read and provide you with feedback on your work "Lost" .
✨ Impressions/Thoughts:
What a fun little poem, even overlooking the sexist attitude it displays. 🤣 Men - in this case a male bee - aren't the only ones who never ask for directions. Nice, simple, clever rhymes. There's nothing I can do but sit back and enjoy.
✨ Overall Rating/Final Thoughts: A very clever approach and good read. Thank you for sharing your journey of creativity, imagination, and talent with me today.
Writing is about communication and this is what I saw in your work and is provided solely for your use. It's offered in a spirit of wanting to give you honest feedback... nothing more.
All Writing.Com images are copyrighted and may not be copied / modified in any way. All other brand names & trademarks are owned by their respective companies.
Generated in 0.75 seconds at 8:53am on Nov 08, 2025 via server WEBX1.