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Pressure(Writing Poems Again :P)

TJgamer

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    Not exactly expected in a haiku poem, but it's still very pleasant.

    And I remember watching Disney's Alice in Wonderland. It's a lot of fun.
     

    darkpokeball

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  • Alice in WOnderland....
    Which one? The cartoon one or the more recent one with the jabberwocky? Both are by Disney.
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    As long as we're speaking of Alice...

    The jabberwocky flies near
    My body shivers with fear
    Wonderland's fate is here
    I hold a sword in my hand
    To bring peace to this land
    I bring it up before I cry
    "OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!"
    This jabberwock shall now die
     

    bobandbill

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  • I liked how it seemed to sum up that scene from the movie (the newer one that is =p), as well as the line 'OFF WITH YOUR HEAD' as well.

    I did feel that the fact the first three lines rhymed and then only the next two did as opposed to three made it sound a bit weird to me structurally, personally - it might be better with another line to even it up, so to speak. I also thing maybe 'This Jabberwock' should be 'The Jabberwock' given that was how it was how the poem begin - imo it'd give it a neater conclusion due to that, maybe even more so if the line is separated from the rest - i.e.
    I bring it up before I cry
    "OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!"

    The jabberwock shall now die
    But merely a suggestion - up to you. Also it seemed it was referred to with a different name (Jabberwock/y) - might want to stick to just one name isntead of two similar but different ones.

    I enjoyed it overall at any rate, so good job with it. =)
     
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    TJgamer

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    That's a cleverly written poem.
    The rhyming, as well as the references are awesome.
    I was referring to the animated film earlier, but the new one is good too.
     

    Miz en Scène

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  • Surrealist poetry is actually a favourite of mind and that poem you did at the top of this page (you know the 'what if' one), depending on what forum theme you're using, really caught my eye. It wasn't incredibly surreal, but it did give off the vibe of being one so I enjoyed it to say the least. This is probably going to be a really short review but whatever.

    Anyway, I'm really liking the way you describe the persona's confusion. Everything's fast-paced, he's not entirely sure where he is, and he's being thrust into a situation (i.e. the bus) which he's not entirely familiar with without having time to explore this new existence further. The scene, IMO, was done nicely and there was little to nothing wrong with it. I was bit bothered, however, by the lines:
    I realize my body's covered in bling
    which doesn't fit in with the rest of the poem considering the slang word used there. To be honest, I'd call that a bit narmy, as in something that was meant to be taken seriously but instead was a bit funny. Especially since at the end you've established that he's a father figure and the word 'bling' isn't technically from his generation.

    Other than that, love the poetry and good luck. I might come again and do a proper review, but who knows.
     

    darkpokeball

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  • Oh...lots of reviews to acknowledge...
    Heck, but with this much attention, maybe I'll go back and edit poems!!
    (Like I should've done from the start...but whatever)
    Mizan said he enjoyed surreal poems...here one comes:
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    Don't open your eyes
    I'm waking up from sleep
    Save me before it dies

    This voice gives me the creeps
    I am here, don't move
    I can't move due to blanket heaps

    Wake up, hear this thing
    Chanting as if it's singing
    I said don't open your eyes
    It can't command me as it tries
    My eyelids then seperate
    It seems to growl with hate

    Open the window, need some air
    Need to get this outta' my hair
    Wish it'd stop talking and go away
    That seems not to be the case today

    You shall suffer the price
    For your ignorance
    I smite you with mice
    Mice? Is this a joke?
    It's serious, old bloke
    Suddenly, I black out

    Scared when I come about
    There's something furry
    It wiggles in my snout
    A MOUSE! It then scurries

    It goes away from me
    Until it's out of sight
    Thankfully
    What a fright

    There's something in my mouth
    Spit, and...it's A MOUSE!!
    This day's just heading south
    There's too many mice in my house
     

    TJgamer

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    Yeah, you are a strange, but quite talent poet.
    This poem is very unusual, but it still tries to tell its story clearly.

    It was fun reading this poem. As the surreal humor is just super.
    I really liked the ending. It's absolutely freaky!
    Keep up the good work!
     

    darkpokeball

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  • @TJ
    Er...okay?
    -
    Haiku:
    A bunch of letters
    They all form these strange, odd words
    Which form sentences
    -
    Acrostic:
    Wonderful
    Outstanding
    Ridiculously great
    Dynamite
    Superb
    -
    Tribute:
    Spoiler:

    The tribute was to some awesome comic characters. Can you figure out who they are?
     

    bobandbill

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  • The tribute was to some awesome comic characters. Can you figure out who they are?
    I'll have to say it's Calvin and Hobbes, surely?

    On the poem, it was neat but I'd suggest changing 'leaving yourself tiger-prone' as it sounds a bit off and somewhat gives away for following line about the tiger 'attacking' too much, I feel. I also felt the rhyming scheme was a bit too inconsistent which also made it feel a touch off, personally.
     

    darkpokeball

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  • Yes, it was Calvin and Hobbes. How about just:
    "Call out: I'm HOOOME!
    Leaving yourself prone"
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    Two plus four equals four
    Five plus five equals more
    Don't open that eerie door
    Or see blood stain the floor

    The blood flows into the cracks
    It leaves a fresh set of red tracks
    Don't sit in that box of tacks
    Or else blood will come, it's a fact

    When you sit in the box, you die
    When you die, your soul will fly
    When it flies, it will fly super high
    As you kiss your life a good-bye

    Then the corpse begins to stir
    THe virus has it in it's lure
    The body gets up, begins to moan
    In an ever-depressing freaky tone

    It bites your friend
    He meets an end
    Before joing you
    With wails so blue

    Soon, you are known as undead
    The virus spreads and spreads
    People hiding under their beds
    Police trying to chop off your heads
     

    TJgamer

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    This one is okay. The way the story goes is mighty interesting.
    Although this verse:
    "Two plus four equals four,
    Five plus five equals more."
    ...What does this have to do with the poem? I'm confused.
     

    darkpokeball

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  • This one is okay. The way the story goes is mighty interesting.
    Although this verse:
    "Two plus four equals four,
    Five plus five equals more."
    ...What does this have to do with the poem? I'm confused.
    The poem is supposed to confuse. It's one of utmost strange qualities.
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    HAIKU:
    Eyes closed, tears streaming
    Feeling the wind whip my face
    I plan to die now
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    Uh...I've had bad luck with pokemon poems so far...
    (Togepi and Ekans, Lugia Thingy, Togepi and Ekans 2, Saving Mew...)
    But, heck, why not try to get better at them? Here's one more pokemon poem:
    Spoiler:

    Spoiler:

    -
    ...
     

    TJgamer

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    Well, this Pokémon poem still isn't perfect, but it's a huge improvement!
    The whole story is very great! Like Celebi trying to stop Arceus, but is defeated.
    I also love how the ending is sort of a twist as the human is sent back in time to stop the tragic event.
    Like I said, not perfect, but certainly a lot better! :cer_wink:
    Keep on going!
     

    darkpokeball

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  • Terrible, I'm supposed to stop it
    How am I going to pull it off
    Everything's so confusing...
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    Evil forces, so dark
    Now influence our Arceus
    Death ensues, including Celebi's
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    Of all people, why me
    For Pete's sake, why'd it land next to me
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    The unbelievable, yet true events
    How I wish to not be here
    Everyone will die if I fail
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    What will I do
    Or rather 'is it possible'
    Rescuing Earth from it's end
    Lit by nothing, having to create the light
    Darkness surrounds my thoughts
    -

    Anyways, that was an acrostic. Here's a haiku:
    Arceus is mad
    He is so agitated
    It killed Celebi
     

    TJgamer

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    Very good acrostic. It sticks to what it's representing. Some lines were awkward, but nonetheless, it's still nice.
    Good job!
     

    darkpokeball

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  • Would make a good fanfic :p
    ---
    Poem:
    I admit, I'm dead
    I've been for a while
    Missing my head
    My bones in a pile

    I hope to be brought to life
    Another chance, I say
    Dying has given me strife
    This anger won't go away

    I need a magic elixir
    Poured on my remains
    It's a death-fixer
    Worthy of much fame

    I see a sap walking near
    I put my charms into gear
    Magic flowing through
    Life'll come back true
    ----
    (Perspective Change)
    Okay, let's have a small recap
    Arceus has Earth's life trapped
    Celebi sent me back in time
    To stop Arceus's freaky crime

    This medieval world is scary
    Even woman are kinda hairy
    I am very tired and wary
    Filled on but eggs and dairy

    I see a pile of bones
    It's as if it moans

    Wait...

    It's somewhat alive
    It moans, it groans
    For life, it strives
    That pile of bones
    ----
    (Perspective Change)
    "Young boy...save me
    I'm dead, as you can see
    Restore my life
    From Death's scythe"
    ----
    (Two-Voice Now)
    "How do I restore you?"
    "Listen, closely, foo...
    In Death's lair is a scythe
    Crack it into two
    Then I'll again have life"
    "Where's Death lair?"
    "Ask Melvin, the tailor"
    ---
    (Bones)
    Alright, I'm lazy
    And a bit crazy
    I'll leave it up to the tailor
    To help restore this sailor
    ---
    (Boy)
    I head towards a house
    I ask where to find Mel
    There's a girl in a blouse
    She says:
    the cottage by the well
     

    TJgamer

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    First poem - It seems to resemble a magic incantation. If you know what I mean.
    And it is pretty clever. Good work!

    Now for the rest. You did a great job on making a poetic story very interesting.
    Your way of writing the dialogue makes the reader want to keep going.
    So, keep going!
     

    darkpokeball

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  • As I walk, I then think
    I can stop people's shrieks
    I can stop Arceus now
    I think I've figured how

    Start with Step One:
    Easy to get done
    First find Mel
    Then he'll tell
    Where to find the scythe
    To stop the bone's writhe

    But, what if it also
    Brings back Celebi
    That's the way to go
    I have to see

    Next is Step Two:
    To cause Arceus's rue
    Celebi will come back
    With no power lack
    It'll come back to me
    Which'll fill me with glee

    It'll then help me fulfill
    The deed I'm here to do
    To stop Arceus's will
    To keep Earth's life true
    -----
    Alright, there you go. I kind of rushed with this one so...yeah.
     

    TJgamer

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    Again, good job (so far?).
    Though the first two lines don't really rhyme. Was that on purpose?
     

    darkpokeball

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  • Not on purpose, but if it sounds better, then...yes, of course...I meant to do that. :p

    I arrive at Melvin's home
    Lawn filled with Mew gnomes
    I open the apricot door
    I step on the wooden floor

    Melvin has sandy-brown hair
    His chest and feet are bare
    He has a muscular build
    He looks strong-willed
    His eyes sparkle with good
    In this house of wood

    I ask him where to find Death
    He jokes and simply replies:
    "Try poke-Mart grand theft"
    I laugh, I kind of like this guy

    I tell him my goal, then why
    He laughs, thinking it's a joke
    I tell him that it's not a lie
    He then says "Are you okay, folk?"

    I sigh, then start again
    Recapping world's end
    Celebi's fatal fight
    Using all it's might
    How there's no more light
    How it won't be alright

    Finally, he agrees to help
    Inside, I have a victory yelp

    He says that I should follow him
    I do it to complete my whim
    ---
    And the story continues...
     
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