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Alliteration Body Count contest entry

37 total reviews 
Comment from bob cullen
Exceptional
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Simply brilliant and clever beyond words. I can't imagine how long this took. Nor can I help but wonder which letters were the most difficult to fit into the write. A really terrific post and most deserving of the sixth star.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023
    Thank you for the great review, Bob. Yeah, I had to keep going back over and over to get it to come out right. I'd find a word to work but then would have to go back and change what led up to it. Lol. I always love a good challenge though. I really appreciate the generous rating, friend. I'm glad you liked the piece. Thank you again.
Comment from jessizero
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You did an excellent job with this prompt! I was impressed by your vocabulary. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful piece here, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023
    Thank you for the excellent review and generous stars, Jessi. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from LisaMay
Exceptional
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Bravo indeed! This is a stellar example of imaginative use of vocabulary to portray a vivid scene while holding true to the dictates of the contest. Well done.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023
    Thank you so much for the kind review and big sixer, Lisa. I dearly appreciate it. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from ESOSTINE
Exceptional
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The poem met all the condition of the contest entry. The flow and choice of words to pen the dance of the Ballerina where so compelling and descriptive. I could visualize the dance and feeling of relaxation and meditation while reading the poem. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and good luck in the contest. Lol.

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023
    Thank you for the excellent review and giant sixer, Esostine. I really appreciate the generous rating and kind comments, friend. I'm glad you liked my little offering. Have yourself a great week and thank you again.
Comment from GWHARGIS
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This was a very cool poem. I have done flash fiction like this but am not good with poetry. The story of Jessica the dancer was fabulous. How she takes her form of dance art and how it affects her. Well told. Great job. Gretchen

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 27-Feb-2023
    Thank you for the great review and generous stars, Gretchen. I really appreciate the kind comments. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from Sarah Das Gupta
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Lovely illustration- a poem in itself! The sense of movement and sound in the text conveys the rhythm and balance of the dance. It is easy to 'hear' and picture the scene!

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023
    Thank you for the great review, Sarah. I'm glad you liked the piece.
reply by Sarah Das Gupta on 26-Feb-2023
    Best wishes!
Comment from Aussie
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Good luck in the contest. I liked the feathery appeal of the ballerina. I would not put full stops after your stanza's, not necessary. Jessica knew the relevance of music, without it she could not dance. K xx

 Comment Written 26-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023
    Thank you for the great review, K. I really appreciate the generous stars and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from jake cosmos aller
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Great poem about dancers and the performance artists in all of us. You nailed the alliteration called for in the prompt. I like how you build up the end word. Bravo indeed

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2023
    Thank you for the great review and generous stars, Jake. I'm glad you liked the piece, friend.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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Excellent poem entry for the Alliteration Body Count contest.

I love the presentation and imagery of your well chosen words. The poem is very elegant...like the ballerina.

The rhymes and meter are not forced and they flow well.

the structure makes sense, it draws on emotions and it presents strong images.

Gypsy
"Poetry heals the wounds inflicted by reason" -- Novalis

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
    Thank you so much for the great review, Gypsy. I really appreciate the gracious stars and kind comments. I'm glad you liked the piece.
Comment from jacquelyn popp
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Great poem and a good read. You did a nice job with the Wei prompt. Good luck in the contest. Very good choice of words used. I can picture the ballerina day. Good pho that goes well with your poem. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2023


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2023
    Thank you for the great review, Jacquelyn. I really appreciate the kind comments and good luck wishes. I'm glad you liked the piece.