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  Jewoo525

  I liked how truly reflective this piece was without sounding too melodramatic or filled to the brim with "rhetorical earnestness" like a lot of poems with similar themes. I think this comes from your masterful diction and overall genuine maturity as a human being. Although not the most sophisticated poem, I appreciated the consistent tone as it aided in the piece's messaging.
  
  Well done Steve! Excellent work, keep writing. more »

  LikeReply9 months ago
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    Symmetry60

    Having taken me about 25 minutes to write just before contest time, I sort of threw this together as it came to me. I liked how it read and so opted to enter it. I try not to be too pretentious or cookie-cutter while trying to keep as much humanness and authenticity in these rhyming pieces as possible. I'm not educated in writing, literature, etc, and so just wing what comes to me naturally. I like that my style is a bit different since I am a rebellious sort at the core. Thanks for the kind words, brother. They mean a lot. more »

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    Symmetry60

    Also know that every sophisticated poem I've ever entered into a contest never received so much as a single vote, not one. This is why I've tried to simplify my entries. I get comments like "This is for more advanced readers" and things of that nature. Most folks are tired after work and aren't typically up for reading 150 poems, never mind complicated ones that they have to dwell on. Hence, what you see here. LoL more »

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    Jewoo525

    Yea, I definitely think writing for this contest is a lot different than writing for any other context. It being judged by the people whom enter really impacts what I decide to submit. It seems you can never really know who would prefer what on a given month.
    
    Looking forward to more great stuff from you Steven. more »

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  Kaytee

  I'm still reeling from your Homestead poem. Give me a minute to process that one and take this one in. They seem to need to be read together. Great work my friend!

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    Symmetry60

    So, you hate this one and love the other? If so, I'm not fond of that blouse you wore last Thursday, so there. If not, that blouse was so you. I mean, I'd never wear it, but it looked great on you. :-P more »

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    Kaytee

    oh come on, you know I love all of your brilliant poetry. I loved Homestead so much I needed to process all the brilliance before I return to this wonderful masterpiece to fully appreciate it. Both poems seems to echo the same reflections so I love the idea of reading them together. more »

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    Symmetry60

    I know you grasped my sarcasm, budski. I can't resist is good zinger, especially knowing you can't get your hands around my neck.

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    Symmetry60

    *a* good zinger.

    LikeReply9 months ago