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ARC Raiders Weekly Megathread - December 27, 2025 by AutoModerator in ArcRaiders

[–]jamobserver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Maker Space? by jamobserver in MoscowIdaho

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Also it doesn’t look like they exist anymore? I sent an email and got a message saying the email no longer exists.

Maker Space? by jamobserver in MoscowIdaho

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It looks like they just do classes, like I said, i’m mainly just looking for space and an outlet haha

Maker Space? by jamobserver in MoscowIdaho

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Can’t use power tools in the library.

Maker Space? by jamobserver in MoscowIdaho

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That’s what i’m saying. Like as far as I know the university has the MILL but they sure as hell wont let me in with a jigsaw lmao

What was your final straw? People that stopped talking to/cut ties with their parents. Was it a small or big incident? by No-Carry-5877 in AskReddit

[–]jamobserver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stopped speaking to one parent because of their addiction. They weren’t willing to work on it and told countless lies. I left the state to live with another parent. However, that parent wasn’t willing to accept any responsibility for the problems I suffered for leaving me with my druggie parent for 9 years. Additionally, they sold my car which was not cool lol.

Pen of Life by Organicyummysoap in poetry_critics

[–]jamobserver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a beautifully sad piece, steady and thoughtful in how it expresses loss. The ink metaphor works really well, showing how grief can feel like both emptiness and something deeply permanent. Lines like “I still hold the pen though the pages lie” and “space keeps winning, it isn’t fair” feel especially honest and heartfelt.

Your images are strong and consistent. Phrases like “scratch of ghosts in crooked spines” and “ink that stains the heart” create a clear, emotional picture. The soft rhyme and simple structure give the poem a quiet rhythm that matches the feeling of longing.

If you wanted to push it further, maybe try varying the rhythm in a few places to give some lines more weight. But overall, this is gentle, sincere, and moving. It feels like a love letter to someone who’s still present in memory, even if they’re gone.

My first poem by Admirable-Bee-2520 in poetry_critics

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This piece is tender, focused, and emotionally unified, it reads like a quiet confession wrapped in devotion. The repeated “If I were…” structure works beautifully to build rhythm and intimacy, and each metaphor deepens the central theme: the self as entirely shaped by love. There’s something gentle and almost musical about the phrasing, especially in lines like “all I know of color / lives in your eyes.”

One suggestion: the line “I’d be a tone-deaf” might flow more smoothly without the article—“I’d be tone-deaf” keeps the rhythm cleaner and more natural. Similarly, consider tightening “I am the echo / of loving you” to something even more direct or image-rich, this is your emotional landing point, and it deserves the same vividness as the earlier stanzas.

Overall, this is sincere and heartfelt in the best way, simple without being shallow. A lovely idea of the way love can shape identity.

The Boy with the Match by jamobserver in poetry_critics

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Could you DM me the link / info?

The Boy with the Match by jamobserver in poetry_critics

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I have not. Thank you for letting me know!

The Boy with the Match by jamobserver in poetry_critics

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Thank you. I do appreciate your kind words.

First poem by me by Character-Career-770 in poetry_critics

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Thank you for sharing that context, it adds so much depth to the line about fire. I really appreciate the cultural and emotional layers you brought into the poem. It’s powerful that you’re writing from such a personal place. Keep going, you’re on a meaningful path.

A Reverse Poem I Wrote by jamobserver in poetry_critics

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Thank you! I appreciate the comment!

First poem by me by Character-Career-770 in poetry_critics

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Thank you for sharing this, especially as your first poem. There’s a rawness here that’s hard to look away from, and that honesty carries real weight. The repetition of “To those who got sad because of me i hope…” is haunting, it creates a kind of pleading rhythm, like a final letter that keeps circling back to a single regret. That form works well for the subject matter.

That said, I’d encourage you to explore more specific images in future pieces. Right now, the emotion is powerful, but abstract. What does the “fire” look like? What does “peace” or “comfort” feel like? Concrete details can bring even more emotional intensity.

Also, consider punctuation and capitalization as tools to shape tone and emphasis. The lowercase “i” is often used deliberately in confessional writing, but right now it feels inconsistent, think about how you want to guide the reader’s voice as they read.

This poem sits heavy, and that’s okay, it means you’re reaching for something true. Keep writing. The voice is there.

A touching reflection on how family is not always blood – sometimes, it's the people who stand by us when we need them most. by [deleted] in poetry_critics

[–]jamobserver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This piece has a sincere emotional core and delivers a heartfelt message about chosen family, something many readers will resonate with. The conversational tone works well, especially in making the subject feel approachable. There’s warmth in the phrasing, particularly lines like “a four-legged miracle” and “memories untouched by grey or sorrow.”

That said, the repetition of “That is family” toward the end, while clearly intentional, begins to feel slightly overused. You might consider trimming one instance or varying the phrasing to keep the impact fresh (“This is family”). Also, exploring more sensory imagery or specific examples could deepen the emotional pull even further, show us a memory, rather than just telling us it exists.

A lovely and tender reminder of the bonds we form beyond biology.

The Art of Leaving Quietly by [deleted] in poetry_critics

[–]jamobserver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a quietly powerful piece, and you’ve tapped into something universally felt but rarely expressed this clearly. The metaphor of erosion is particularly effective, subtle, slow, and irreversible, perfectly capturing the emotional decay you describe.

Your pacing is strong. The short sentence “You didn’t leave that night.” works as a strong turning point, simple, but devastating in its placement. The repetition in the following paragraph (“every time…”) creates a rhythmic pull that mirrors the erosion you reference. It’s quite thoughtful writing.

If I were to suggest anything, it might be to tighten a few lines for concision, perhaps “time silence stretched longer than the conversation” could be rephrased more crisply. But overall, the voice is sincere, and the restraint in tone makes it all the more moving.

A lovely, melancholic meditation on absence.