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Rage on display.
Tree tops sway in suspense
As her rage slowly builds.
The progression intense,
It pours through the fields.
It deadens all flowers,
As the sun tries to flee.
And in the darkest of hours,
she's a hundred degrees.
The animals pause,
And the stars look away.
For her deadliest flaws
are all on display.
You can hear a pin drop,
from a bomb in her case.
And she feels the world stop
with a grin on her face.
As her rage slowly builds.
The progression intense,
It pours through the fields.
It deadens all flowers,
As the sun tries to flee.
And in the darkest of hours,
she's a hundred degrees.
The animals pause,
And the stars look away.
For her deadliest flaws
are all on display.
You can hear a pin drop,
from a bomb in her case.
And she feels the world stop
with a grin on her face.
Author's Note
Anger I dare not release.
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- Edited 30th May 2019 3:51pm
22nd Dec 2018 4:10am
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Re: Re. Rage on display.
22nd Dec 2018 5:39am
thank you it's about wanting to rage at my coworkers but holding it inside. lol … rather difficult at times.
Re. Rage on display.
27th Dec 2018 11:42pm
I enjoy the format and rhyme of this very much. While you have friendly feedback listed, because you have messaged and requested honest comments, I would suggest the following to really tighten this up. You can also apply it to current and future writes:
Firstly, while it's perfectly acceptable to capitalize the beginning of each line, as classic poetry, it also make it a bit difficult to read where modern poetry is concerned. Just as everything else, poetry evolves over time - you can merely compare historical literature with modern and the difference is visible. Therefore, I would suggest you cap only the beginning of sentences as demonstrated below:
Rage on display. (<-- is there a reason you end stopped your title? )
Tree tops sway in suspense[;]
(As) her rage slowly builds.
The progression intense,
(It) pour[ing] through the fields.
It deadens all flowers[;]
(As) the sun tries to flee.
(And) in the darkest of hours,
she's a hundred degrees.
The animals pause,
(And) the stars look away[;]
(For) her deadliest flaws
are all on display.
You can hear a pin drop,
from a bomb in her case.
(And) [S]he feels the world stop
with a grin on her face.
The parenthetical references are recommended for removal while the brackets insertion. If you adhere to the suggestions, your poem would look like the following:
Tree tops sway in suspense;
her rage slowly builds.
The progression intense,
pouring through the fields.
It deadens all flowers;
the sun tries to flee.
In the darkest of hours
she's a hundred degrees.
Animals pause
stars look away;
her deadliest flaws
are all on display.
You can hear a pin drop
from a bomb in her case.
She feels the world stop
with a grin on her face.
Some other tips - watch your repetition of words. For example, you use 'the' 6x, and 'and' 3x; all of them begin a line - which is a triple rep. If this were a longer poem, you maybe could get by with 'the'; however, not that many ands starting lines. Also, repetitive punctuation can be somewhat separating. For example,
It deadens all flowers;
the sun tries to flee.
In the darkest of hours
she's a hundred degrees.
Using a semi connects two independent clauses beautifully. I've also removed all the commas, as the end of a line denotes a natural break; this connects the lines also by removing the extra pause at the point of a pause.
My advice to you is to watch your repetitive words, punctuation, and capitalization. If you're going for a classic feel, try to start each line differently. Also, read, read, read, the classics. Then read, read, read modernists as well. You will see how poetry is constantly evolving.
Lastly, remember, critique is largely the opinion of the critiquer, except for proper grammar and spelling ( which can even be manipulated to suit dialect and style, i.e. - EE Cummings, etc.
Bottom line, you're a good writer.
Thank you for sharing - I hope this helps.
Firstly, while it's perfectly acceptable to capitalize the beginning of each line, as classic poetry, it also make it a bit difficult to read where modern poetry is concerned. Just as everything else, poetry evolves over time - you can merely compare historical literature with modern and the difference is visible. Therefore, I would suggest you cap only the beginning of sentences as demonstrated below:
Rage on display. (<-- is there a reason you end stopped your title? )
Tree tops sway in suspense[;]
(As) her rage slowly builds.
The progression intense,
(It) pour[ing] through the fields.
It deadens all flowers[;]
(As) the sun tries to flee.
(And) in the darkest of hours,
she's a hundred degrees.
The animals pause,
(And) the stars look away[;]
(For) her deadliest flaws
are all on display.
You can hear a pin drop,
from a bomb in her case.
(And) [S]he feels the world stop
with a grin on her face.
The parenthetical references are recommended for removal while the brackets insertion. If you adhere to the suggestions, your poem would look like the following:
Tree tops sway in suspense;
her rage slowly builds.
The progression intense,
pouring through the fields.
It deadens all flowers;
the sun tries to flee.
In the darkest of hours
she's a hundred degrees.
Animals pause
stars look away;
her deadliest flaws
are all on display.
You can hear a pin drop
from a bomb in her case.
She feels the world stop
with a grin on her face.
Some other tips - watch your repetition of words. For example, you use 'the' 6x, and 'and' 3x; all of them begin a line - which is a triple rep. If this were a longer poem, you maybe could get by with 'the'; however, not that many ands starting lines. Also, repetitive punctuation can be somewhat separating. For example,
It deadens all flowers;
the sun tries to flee.
In the darkest of hours
she's a hundred degrees.
Using a semi connects two independent clauses beautifully. I've also removed all the commas, as the end of a line denotes a natural break; this connects the lines also by removing the extra pause at the point of a pause.
My advice to you is to watch your repetitive words, punctuation, and capitalization. If you're going for a classic feel, try to start each line differently. Also, read, read, read, the classics. Then read, read, read modernists as well. You will see how poetry is constantly evolving.
Lastly, remember, critique is largely the opinion of the critiquer, except for proper grammar and spelling ( which can even be manipulated to suit dialect and style, i.e. - EE Cummings, etc.
Bottom line, you're a good writer.
Thank you for sharing - I hope this helps.
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Re: Re. Rage on display.
27th Dec 2018 11:57pm
I appreciate your opinions. It's a tough one because poetry is really abstract art up to the artist. Thank you for breaking it all down for me, I never really thought about some of those things. I'm a big one for syllables and rhyming every other line. I'm all about the flow. My spelling and use of certain punctuations. Pauses are powerful, and so are words when used correctly. I feel I have my own style because I really haven't read much of other's poems. Dr suess is a creative genius though. His style seems to be similar to mine. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to do this !! :)
Re: Re. Rage on display.
27th Dec 2018 11:59pm
You're very welcome! Thank you for accepting it in the intent it was given: as a gift.
I look forward to reading more from you!
I look forward to reading more from you!
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Re. Rage on display.
Anonymous
- Edited 28th Dec 2018 1:16am
28th Dec 2018 00:58am
I agree with Ahavati that you are a good writer and with all of her suggestions.
But you will become an even better writer when you begin to deviate from this rhyming quatrain scheme. And you will expand your audience of readers.
If readers anticipate that every poem you pen will be identical in rhyme and rhythm, they will eventually wander away towards others serving up more variety.
Thank you for coming to us for an assessment of your work. Feel free to request more critique when you do change up your style and want honest feedback.
But you will become an even better writer when you begin to deviate from this rhyming quatrain scheme. And you will expand your audience of readers.
If readers anticipate that every poem you pen will be identical in rhyme and rhythm, they will eventually wander away towards others serving up more variety.
Thank you for coming to us for an assessment of your work. Feel free to request more critique when you do change up your style and want honest feedback.
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Re. Rage on display.
1st Jan 2019 11:59pm
I really enjoyed your expression of emotions through natural imagery. You are a really great writer, and I thoroughly enjoyed the poem! I hope you will take the time to read some of my poetry as well! Happy New Year!
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Re: Re. Rage on display.
12th Jan 2019 1:21pm
Thank you , I needed to hear that. :) Happy new year to you also, and you just gained a follower. !