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i am poetic compulsion

who are you?-contest entry

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Comment from ravenblack
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I am poetic compulsion- sometimes a gift, sometimes as crippling as obssessive compulsive disorder. I see inside what others deem closed- that deeper vision that always seems to stick a crowbar in things. And there is no cure (not writing is far, far worse).

 Comment Written 23-Jul-2014

Comment from faragon
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I liked the premise of this poem. It follows the requirements for the writing task. It does not flow as freely, to me, as your other poems have in the past. At some points "I laugh so I'll seek one more scheme
I worry it's on air that you lean I dream of the perfect life's theme" seems a little disjointed. I do like the poem, tho.

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 Comment Written 23-Jul-2014

Comment from Bill Schott
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This poem follows the format and reveals the poet who cannot help but respond to life, whether positively or negatively, in verse.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
    Thank you very much. This was an unusual format. Some great pieces were posted. The winner was just excellent. mikey
Comment from royowen
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I,like your "I am poetic compulsion" the guy in the poem could be identified as a prophet! Is it you? big responsibility! This is a good entry in this " who are you!" Poetic contest! I love the write, you appear to do well in these contests, you must almost be making a living from them! But I like your entry. Good luck, well done, blessings, Roy.

 Comment Written 22-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
    Goodness, Roy, I hope I'm not a prophet! Hahaha. This was a strange format. I was pretty pleased where it took me. I did pretty well, but I wasn't the only one that came up with a good entry. Some great pieces in this one. The winner was an amazing poem considering the format. Thanks for the kind words, mikey
Comment from Darkhorse555
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loved the vision you painted in these words mikey i see inside what others deem closed i hear tears drip behind smiles very beautifully penned as always

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
    I'm so pleased you enjoyed this my friend. A strange format. I had fun seeing what I could do. Thank you so much for the great review and all the stars. So happy to have you back. Big Smiles!! mikey
Comment from fastdigits
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As with almost I have ever read of yours,
unique, flowing, words that pirouette down
the screen in thoughts artistically crafted
that makes one pause and look around, and
then actually spend a moment to think.
And to think that you have accomplished this
within the confines of the words that you had
to use.
Well done and good luck

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
    What encouraging words. This was a strange challenge and took me off in an unusual direction. I'm rather pleased with it actually. I'm delighted that you are as well. A couple strong entries here. So, I'll cross my fingers. mikey
Comment from Joan E.
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You followed the contest's requirements and created an original, compelling verse. I admired your repeats and your rhymes. Best wishes in the contest- Joan

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
    This was an interesting challenge. I like things like this. It takes me off in directions I hadn't considered. Pleased you liked this. A couple other excellent entries that I liked quite a bit. So, we'll see!! Thank you, mikey
reply by Joan E. on 22-Jul-2014
    Prompts often lead us to pieces we never would have created without them. I'm glad you enjoyed the challenge. Again, good luck with your strong entry- Joan
Comment from acerisestory
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This is the first "who are you" I've read so far, Michael. I think you've really done a great job. I very much like your observations about what you see as a poet.

Your poem's rhyme looks right on, and it has a nice flow. I like the repetition of "I wonder."

Good luck in the contest. Alana

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
    Thank you. This was an interesting form. I like things like this. They take me in directions that might not have occurred to me. Pleased you enjoyed. mikey
Comment from Tatarka2
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I'm back! Not surprised you got my first 6. I don't know how this could be improved, really. You have followed the format exactly, and have also said something unique and thought-provoking about yourself as a person and a poet. If this is a typical example, I really think your already considerable skills have improved while I've been away. This has to be a very strong contender in this contest.

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
    Hi! This was really fun. I saw the strange format and it looked challenging. Something like this often takes one in unusual directions. Delighted you enjoyed this. Some other excellent entries in this as well. Thank you kindly, mikey
Comment from JM
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You are indeed poetry in motion and I do like your words. You did a fine job with the given structure and it must have been a task to describe so many feelings so very well. This is why you are "poetic compulsion".

 Comment Written 21-Jul-2014


reply by the author on 22-Jul-2014
    What great words to hear. I did like the challenge of such a strange format. Quite a few good entries. Thank you very much, mikey