Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Oh wow! This is a well written poem that just keeps on going. So interesting with a fast pace and interesting word choices. Artwork is vibrant and striking. Perfect for your poem. Marilyn

 Comment Written 04-May-2018

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reply by the author on 05-May-2018

How nice of you to review this one! I have go to get busy to post or revive something....it's been an unusually busy week for me and reviewing, even, as been sporadic.

Thank you,

Karenina

Comment from Swampfox1

Excellent

Very, very nice. I like this, I like the turn of events, love the last line and it is very true , isn't it. Rain does not extinguish hell and it doesn't . That did surprise me that he killed the girl. I bet she was more surprised. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018

Thank you for sharing your reaction to this poem! Karenina

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

This is a fabulous poem. What a flow and very clever rhyming and description. The last line is fantastic. A frightening and gritty look at desperation.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018

Thanks! It was a rather dramatic twist on this one....but hey, one has to stretch the limits now and then!---Karenina

Comment from robina1978

Excellent

Excellent artwork that complements your poem perfectly. Sorry, no sixes left. Your poem has rhyming couplets. First about his cloths. The thunder cracks and claps anew. Blurring, whirring lights grow dim..rain and pain are drowning him. She calls, he falls, gasps for breath..pulls the trigger, prays for death. Next day the coroner is hummin': 'Poor girl never saw it comin''
He sits stoic in his cell, rain does not extinguish hell.. I agree almost completely that poetry is the DNA of our souls. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018

Thanks so much for doing a return review....in my opinion it would be very considerate if every one who got a review would reciprocate with a review for the reviewer....That's what I do!--Karenina

Comment from jppoet

Excellent

A superb poem, artistically sculpted in sweet rhymes and gracious metrical cadences. You should have maybe saved it for a contest. looks like a winner. blessings, john

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018

I don't do contests...or should I say I've only been here about three weeks after a ten year absence and don't feel confident enough to put my poems out there in contests...but thank you for encouraging me...maybe that's my next big step!

Karenina

reply by jppoet on 28-Mar-2018

You can do it, you have the poetic talent. Trust me and yourself. john

reply by the author on 29-Mar-2018

Thanks for the confidence boost!
Karenina

Comment from Cindy McIntyre

Excellent

Wow! That was very intense and filled with sharp wording. I enjoyed reading it. "Puddled, muddled, points of view, thunder cracks..." was one of my favorite lines.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018

Thank you so much....it is so nice to receive a return review!

Karenina

Comment from duchessofdrumborg

Excellent

"Life Distilled", is an extremely well-written and somewhat spine-chilling piece.This talented poet's work was interesting to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2018

Thank you, and before even answering with a proper "thank-you" I hurried over to review one of yours immediately!

Karenina

Comment from meeshu

Excellent

Outstanding Karen. and so much fun. I can almost see this poem blooming like a flower in your brain. interior rhymes are priceless.
puddled, muddle points of view....my fav.....meeshu

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Thanks...this one was an interesting development...half the muse, half crazed trying to work in internal rhymes that fit well and did not distract! --Karenina

reply by meeshu on 27-Mar-2018

you nailed it K.

Comment from humpwhistle

Exceptional

Love all the rapid fire rhymes.
Like the poor girl, I never saw it comin', either.
I always enjoy a surprise.

Your note reminds me of a classic line from
John Irving's Hotel New Hampshire: Misery floats. (in this case, Misery was a stuffed family pet. Go figure.)

Peace, Lee

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

Again. Blown away at your reference!

Cool.

Thank you sir,
Karenina

Comment from Wetbelly01

Excellent

Wow!... This is a very different perspective... I like It!...
You've got a fine rhythm and rhyme going on...
And no pesky 'glitches' along the way...
My compliments... Well Done!

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Mar-2018

I did not see the end coming....guess you could say the muse persisted!

Thanks,
Karenina

reply by Wetbelly01 on 27-Mar-2018

You're very welcome!