I had to go back and re-read certain parts as thisis such a rich and layered work. You show the chaos, beauty and violence in what it is to be human. Your poem was a journey indeed.

i was captivated by your use of rhythm as it was varied and emphasied key moments. It drew me in, very mystical.

Biting satire indeed. Whilst comparing politicians to clowns is age-old you make it fresh with your poem tat sounds like a circus announcer. I liked how repeating 'all the varieties' turns inot a mocking

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A lovely poem rich in metaphors and imagery. I particularly liked the two lines "She’s there ɯithout being there, in every breαth/ cαught in thαt spαce betɯeen... I also liked " αnd ɯe’re just

I found your poem very relatable. Maintaining a relationship long distance is hard. The tone of your poem effectively conveys contemplation, vulnerability and finally despair,

Thank you for your smashing comment, it gave me a big smile.

The metaphor is well handled. An intriguing reflection on love’s dynamic states.

I've been on a break for a while but I'm catching up now. Here is my snappy reply . Catching smiles is like netting rays of sunshine on a cloudy day—fragile, fleeting, yet enough to warm the heart and

Thank you for the prompt and sharing Trinity. I thought it was a lovely piece. Those three haikus together evoked a journey for me, from the silent, resilient mountains, through the flowing, transformative

Your work tackles important themes—trust, manipulation, the search for evidence, and the danger of uncritical acceptance—resonating deeply in today's information landscape. Phrases like "That's a

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Hi, I found a lot to unpack in your poem. Certainly themes of labor, family, resilience, and intimacy. The imagery of coal and transformation was powerful. The use of faces and hands evoking generational

I liked how your poem moved from loneliness to love. Very relatable. The lines "midnight cuddles" and "living in my humble manger" I felt added warmth and intimacy to your work. What

I found your poem captured beautifully the profound, often unspoken essence of love. Your lines “Love did not save me. It revealed me” are particularly striking, emphasising that love’s true gift is

Thanks for the prompt, I enjoyed writing that :)

Your poem beautifully captures the deep connection between memory, heritage, and the desert’s silent voice. It speaks to the way the land and its stories live within us all, whispering of ancestors and

It has helped to share my concerns, I hope my son does reach out for help when he's ready for it. By rehome I mean give it to another person or indeed a charity.

So relatable. I grew up in a household that read the Daily Mail so you can imagine how that messed me up! Makes you wonder if people now are too stupid to be stupid lol

I hope writing it all out helped. What you wrote is very relateable. As someone who writes poetry I sensed this quality also in your words.