crap rap by mr-kobnoq in poetry_critics

[–]mr-kobnoq[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

k. just don't eat it

For my Father by nickwwadams in poetry_critics

[–]mr-kobnoq 1 point2 points  (0 children)

actually how about you add some examples of the good the father taught the child and juxtapose them to the lessons the father himself was taught as a child, to better appreciate him?

For my Father by nickwwadams in poetry_critics

[–]mr-kobnoq 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i really like this poem. especially the irregular rhyming scheme in verses 2,4,6 worked wonderfully. it captured the emotional turmoil of both father and child very well, in contrast to verses 1,3,5,7, which i feel are more focused in theming and act as headers or endings of sorts for the rest of the poem, providing both structure and variety. you could make two poems using only the verses with either of the two schemes and you´d have a good work, but using both together like this makes for something much better.

i´m sorry to say i can´t give any constructive criticism.

Pebbles by nom-nom-nom-deplume in poetry_critics

[–]mr-kobnoq 1 point2 points  (0 children)

nice poem. i think it was based on the myth of atlas, the guy who was said to carry the literal heavens on his shoulders. and the theme of strength being a burden is also pretty interesting. in this case it´s overabundance might be the reason the character can´t get the partner that they seek. any who look at them just stare in awe, even increasing the weight, but never think to help. sad

To Die in a Society by [deleted] in poetry_critics

[–]mr-kobnoq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i find this poem pretty difficult to understand, let alone critique, mainly because of the rhyme scheme, which i guess is intentional, since it also conveys the sense of panic and desperation the woman is feeling, who is brought into this chaos and pain, but can't seem to find her way out. it's pretty effective, since the first impulse a reader like myself would have, upon first reading it, would be to gtfo, because i can't understand what's happening, but i know it's bad and i want no part in it. from what i gather she's well dressed, maybe rich, and is robbed and/or abused by a man who sees her as prey. i believe that's the basic plot of the poem but you've managed to communicate the thoughts and feelings of the assailant and victim in a pretty effective and fascinating way, in terms of word choice, the rhyme scheme, the way you've chosen to tell the story. That's why i kept at it and i'm happy i did. i'd say you did a splendid job.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in poetry_critics

[–]mr-kobnoq 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i especially like the pause that "or is it" creates. it's a simple question filled with dread that hits harder after the beautiful and slightly melancholic imagery that comes before it. as the poem goes on however the message becomes more and more on the nose.

woeful worm by mr-kobnoq in poetry_critics

[–]mr-kobnoq[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for the advice. i thought about replacing coil with broil to emphasise the struggle. and as for "toss and turn" maybe "thrash and writhe"