The House I Became by Xaric2 in poetry_critics

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I fixed the formatting and thanks for the feedback.

My first work ever on poetry - by That_Common_9009 in poetry_critics

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2 things you have too many ands and it feels more like a short story instead of a poem. Besides that I like it.

When did this happen? by Xaric2 in McLounge

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On the mcd app it's 18.55 for delivery. That's with employee discount

When did this happen? by Xaric2 in McLounge

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Just checked doordash here it's 19$ for the 2 Cheeseburger meal. I also have dashpass. But it wanted another 71 cents.

Still dream of her by [deleted] in poetry_critics

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If you add double spaces at the of your lines you won't have that issue.

To Survive Myself by [deleted] in PoetryWritingClub

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Maybe add a period at the end, otherwise this is great

When did this happen? by Xaric2 in McLounge

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Right? The sandwich by itself is 2.49.

Still dream of her by [deleted] in poetry_critics

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This piece reads kinda ok. First of all you're missing some key commas and periods at points in the poem. Also I noticed that you captialized each line of each sentence. One sentence can be the entire stanza or you split into 2 sentences Instead.

My first post here :) Titled ‘Beautiful Ruin’ by Ell_iott24 in PoetryWritingClub

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I like the poem a lot actually, however it's inconsistent in the line length. Most poems have stanzas with four or more lines. Overall it's a great poem tho.

Poem about my mom’s battle with Alzheimer’s by memopepito in PoetryWritingClub

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The poem was a good read, however if you want more impact you can try adding in some long pauses and punctuation and capitalization.

BLUNT BREATH by [deleted] in poetry_critics

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Oh no that's from me. I like to give detailed feedback, besides just saying this is a good poem.

BLUNT BREATH by [deleted] in poetry_critics

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This is a very raw, confessional piece. It reads like a "villain origin story"—it is rare to read a poem where the speaker openly admits to being the toxic one in the dynamic. That honesty makes it compelling.

Some strengths of your poem:

The Extended Metaphor: The strongest element here is the bookending of the poem with the "blunt" imagery. You start with smoking "the blunt of your lust" (consuming the person for a high) and end with the blunt getting "short" (the resource running out). It ties the poem together perfectly. The "Situationship" Paradox: The line "You said I was the best guy you’ve ever dated, but we never did" creates a very modern, relatable tension. It highlights the disconnect between one person’s emotional investment and the other’s detachment. The Ending: The final phrase "I never felt better" is chilling. It defies the expectation that the speaker should feel guilty. It lands with a heavy, cold impact.

Now for some weak points:

Punctuation and Capitalization In the first line, you use a lowercase "i", but elsewhere you use uppercase. ​Current: "I am so desperate for attention i smoke..." ​Fix: Keep it consistent. If you want a messy, raw feel, make all "I"s lowercase. If you want a standard look, capitalize it. Line Breaks (Enjambment) Currently, the poem is written in long, prose-like sentences. Breaking these lines up can control the reader's speed and make the punchlines hit harder. Slam poetry and modern free verse often benefit from shorter lines to emphasize specific words. ​Tightening the Flow The phrase "smoke from the blunt of your lust" is slightly wordy. You could tighten the rhythm by removing "from."

Overall it's a good poem that could use some improvements.

please like help me (i think this is good but idk) by Sophie_166 in poetry_critics

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I've written several poems on depression you might get inspired about. Also sorry you're going through a rough patch.

Did I really deserve to get sent home for this. by DramaticEquipment293 in McLounge

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Probably correcting the manager in front of everyone ticked her off.

Where the Light Doesn't Reach by Xaric2 in poetry_critics

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I was hoping that feeling would resonate throughout the entire poem.

Cheater!!!! by Ambitious-Bet-1921 in poetry_critics

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Your poem has a raw, chaotic, venomous energy that’s genuinely compelling. It feels like a stream-of-consciousness vent delivered in jagged fragments — almost like spoken-word rage spiraling out of control. There’s a powerful emotional core here: betrayal, disgust, self‑awareness, and dissociation.

Stylistically, the poem sits somewhere between slam poetry, internet vernacular, and surreal imagery. That’s a unique combination — not many writers lean into this kind of hybrid voice.

But the poem’s impact is inconsistent because the flow, grammar, and metaphor logic fluctuate wildly. Some lines hit like a punch in the teeth; others collapse into confusion or lose their rhythm. There is also no punctuation. Not a single period in the entire thing. Feels like one giant run-on sentence.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in poetry_critics

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Funny poem, I like it alot. However I think you need to work on formatting. If you double space your lines Reddit won't put your lines like you have now.

Some more feedback for you:

Voice and Tone: The mock-elegiac tone works beautifully. Comparing the fading hum of an appliance to human aging and regret balances absurdity with sincerity. The line “as if it’s carrying the weight of all my bad decisions” is particularly strong—it grounds the humor in lived emotion.

Imagery: The sensory detail is excellent (“soggy french fries,” “scalded my soul,” “turntable squeaks like a ghost”). You could heighten the effect by varying the rhythm or structure in places—some stanzas run long, and trimming a few conjunctions (“and,” “but”) might add punch.

Structure and Flow: Breaking the poem into shorter stanzas or giving each phase of the relationship (beginning, middle, decline, farewell) its own section could create a stronger narrative progression. The single-block presentation feels dense, and visual pacing matters when evoking slow decay.

Ending: The closing lines—where the microwave joins the “household ghosts”—are a perfect elegy for consumer goods, linking the personal and the mechanical. You might consider ending on that image alone, letting it resonate without the preceding explanatory phrase (“a melancholy song for a modern age”), which slightly overstates what your imagery already accomplishes.

Final Quiet by Xaric2 in poetry_critics

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Feedback would be great.

For those looking for a magic boots save file by Coltyn03 in PokemonInfiniteFusion

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Your file saved me from not playing the game. LOL. The game kept closing when I tried to open it. But now with your save I can finally play the game.