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Comment from nancyjam
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such a sad story but sadly one
that has a lot of truth.
So many run-a-ways end up in a bad way.
Strong rhyme and meter and vivid images.
Well done.

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2013


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2013
    Thank you for the review and for the nice comments. It is sad that so many young people lead such tortured lives they perfet death to living.
    Beth
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Exceptional
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Wow! Beth, this is outstanding! Wonderful 4-line rhyme, not easy to do, and every stanza reads naturally, no forced rhymes. Lots of alliteration and great rhythm to it as well. Bravo! :)

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2013


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2013
    Thank you Phyllis. I really appreciate the review and the nice comments. My writing group gives us such strange pictures to inspire us but this seemed to speak to me.
    Beth
reply by Phyllis Stewart on 18-Feb-2013
    How often does your group meet? Can't believe you have time for that AND fanstory. When I found FS, I ended up leaving my group... plenty to write here, so why drive somewhere? :)
reply by the author on 18-Feb-2013
    We meet twice a month and mostly just talk about writing. If we have a picture and I decide to write something, I usually post it on FanStory so I get to use it twice.
Comment from gazzagodbod
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Oh wow Beth this is a fabulous piece written in my favourite rhyming form and the power and emotion of your words stunning well done had i a six it would be yours xxgazzagodbodxx

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2013


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2013
    Thank you so much for the comments and the lovely review. I really appreciate it.
    Beth
Comment from steevie
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The write is somber and sad, Beth. You capture a dark and ominous setting where a young girl is at the end of her rope. I guess her being back at home with her parents rules were to be followed is starting to look pretty good now.

Too bad she had fallen so far from grace

I hope my next read is more cheerful. LOL

smiles
steve

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2013


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2013
    Thank you so much for the review and comments. I'm sorry if my poem was too depressing. I usually write more upbeat or comical things but the picture I was given to work with called for a dark poem.

    Beth
reply by steevie on 18-Feb-2013
    No worries, Beth. Your poem was terrific.

    Its a good change to write something different ... keeps us flexible

    steve
Comment from Phoenix Rising
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Wow!
An insightful look at a runaway. This poetic expression paints with tragic imagery the hope of a new life.
My pleasure to review.

Phoenix Rising

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2013


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2013
    Thank you so much for the review and nice comments. I pleased you decided to reveiw this.

    Beth
Comment from oNray
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This is a very good poem of a very sad situation. It is a shame the number of girls that feel they have to live that life. It is also sad the number of young that take their own life

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2013


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2013
    Thank you so much for the review and the thoughtful comments. It is sad. I guess sometimes situations at home make life there unbearable too.

    Beth
Comment from Henringtonj
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Clever piece. I think a story is always more compelling when a writer can open vividly, explore the plot, and end up exactly where they began. Good write!

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 Comment Written 18-Feb-2013


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2013
    Thank you so much for the review and comments. I'm glad you liked it.

    Beth
Comment from Neelam Sangwai
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

An outstanding poetic story! A natural rhythm complementary to the rail beats. I liked everything of this poem, words-theme-picture-story- description-start and end. With regards- Neelam

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2013


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2013
    Wow! Thank you Neelam, I really appreciate all those stars and the glowing review. I'm so glad you liked it.

    Beth
Comment from sweetwoodjax
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this is very well written, beth, you did an excellent job writing this sad quatrain poem about the woman who was finding a final way out of a life gone wrong. great imagery presented.

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2013


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2013
    Thank you so much for the review and the thoughtful comments.
    I'm glad the imagery worked for you.

    Beth
Comment from adewpearl
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strong use of mono-rhyming in each stanza
vivid descriptive detail
you tell a dramatic story
of this young runaway
good alliteration in slum's a scary
and in pimp a place
and in soul seared
excellent simile of her soul seared like a withered bouquet
good alliteration in dire disarray
powerful closing to this girl's tragic story
Brooke

 Comment Written 18-Feb-2013


reply by the author on 18-Feb-2013
    Thank you Brooke, I really appreciate the review and all those thoughtful affirmative words.

    Beth