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Nightmares of Life

A 5-7-5 Poem

11 total reviews 
Comment from Captain Doc
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

The truth, are etched within the eyes of the beholder as events unfolds. Because the eyes are the gates of the beholder's Soul! The etching, are so deep that time can't erase !

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2020

Comment from Y. M. Roger
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Dreams are usually where reality tries to break through first... ;) :) Definitely a great offering to convey 'horrorific' in but seventeen syllables - thanx for sharing and best of luck at the polls! ;)

 Comment Written 06-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 06-Aug-2020
    Thank you very much
Comment from Colin John
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Hi, a worthy contest entry to do with the horror of child abuse and the reaccuring nightmares they have, good luck in the competition and great choice for a horror 5-7-5. Kind regards Colin

 Comment Written 05-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 05-Aug-2020
    Thank you very much
Comment from Valerie Fish
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Yes sadly this is so true; well summed up in just a few words. An apt title, and an emotive picture. I don't think 'Horror' needs the exclamation mark, or fits with the sentiment, same for the red font!

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 Comment Written 04-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 04-Aug-2020
    Thank you very much, your comments are much appreciated
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
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A very well-written 5-7-5 horror poem. For many who grow up in a safe environment it is hard to believe that your own parents or trusted family can do such kind of horrors to innocent children.

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 04-Aug-2020
    Thank you very much
Comment from elchupakabra
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I like the idea of the piece but there are some challenges;

Horror! is the child (needs to be adjusted as it throws the whole thing off in my opinion)

The rest of the piece is very literal as well, I think it could use some poetic device. EX:

Horror, is the child.
Wicked nightmares of abuse;
tale of black and blues.

Still, I enjoyed the piece. Good work and good luck in the contest. Later daze.

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 04-Aug-2020
    Thank you very much, I like your ideas, many thanks
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
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This is a shocking write, powerful words here about the abuse suffered by children that is carried with them throughout their life. Such events are tragic and your words here are filled with sadness, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 04-Aug-2020
    Thank you very much, never thought I would appreciate a review that started with " This is a shocking write" many thanks
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
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Well said. Apt title. This subject is on my mind since a child just yesterday confided in me that his stepfather smacks him upside the head. Good luck. Cheers.

 Comment Written 04-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 04-Aug-2020
    Thank you very much, abuse of any kind should not be accepted
Comment from Eternal Muse
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Oh, this was terrific! It's horror, indeed. The most gruesome crime - child abuse. They never recover from this, and often it takes years of therapy (some freeze after the experience and won't share). Yes, they have nightmares, for years and decades.

A fantastic picture. This should do very well in the contest.

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 03-Aug-2020
    Thank you for you excellent and very encouraging comments
Comment from LisaMay
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You have certainly chosen a horrible situation for your poem. Abuse of innocent children is one of the blights in our society.
(There is a word you need to change: it should be "whose" not "who's", because who's is a contraction of "who is", which does not fit the meaning here.)

 Comment Written 03-Aug-2020


reply by the author on 03-Aug-2020
    Thank you so very much, I have changed it , again many thanks