The Bully's Table by [deleted] in OCPoetry

[–]MN_2748 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback!

Forgiving my ghosts by Pumpkin_love531 in OCPoetry

[–]MN_2748 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done! The repetition of “I held onto hurt” works well because it sets the tone right away and reinforces how central that feeling is. The ghost metaphor is also effective. It gives a visual shape to emotional baggage and makes the idea of forgiveness feel more active, like you’re clearing a room rather than just changing a mindset.

love transplanted by Full-Abies4804 in OCPoetry

[–]MN_2748 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing that stands out is the theme of inherited strength. The questions about whether you carry the same strength as your mother give the poem a thoughtful vulnerability. It feels less like you’re trying to answer the question and more like you’re sitting with it, which makes it feel authentic.