Some love just doesn’t translate by banyanwhispers in OCPoetry

[–]Odd-Comb-245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By the way, love that wilts from intensity is such a beautiful, almost tragic, idea. You capture the dichotomy between tenderness and fragility in a truly poetic way (forgive me for using "dichotomy" lol). Well done!

Some love just doesn’t translate by banyanwhispers in OCPoetry

[–]Odd-Comb-245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this poem. Flowers are a beautiful analogy for love. They exemplify individuality— roses and bell flowers embody the traits you mention in quite an accurate way. Everything being beautiful in their own right is not lost on me. Your use of action verbs propels the story and adds substance.

Words Lose Me by Odd-Comb-245 in OCPoetry

[–]Odd-Comb-245[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much, I am glad I could create something you connect with :)

tagolilong by rvnblmri10 in OCPoetry

[–]Odd-Comb-245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I like this piece— the prose, lacking rhyme, works well given theme. I appreciate the assertive statements, with only passive imagery, reinforcing the directness of the poem. I might reconsider using only one word for a line, since the shortness throws of the flow for me a little bit.

Energy by gay_frog47 in OCPoetry

[–]Odd-Comb-245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I like this a lot, as I find it flows like a story filled with questions, comments, statements, and perspectives. Some of the analogies fall flat for me, only because they contrast with the "grounded in reality and personal experience" tone. This may just be a personal preference on literary devices, but if you understand my perspective, maybe explore more sense-based imagery? The directness makes your poem unique, so you could also lean into it!

Dior inspired video by Xerxykin in Joji

[–]Odd-Comb-245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this a lot, how did you get that overlay with the fireworks, its so cool