09-01-2013, 01:06 AM
Hi jd..
As a Christian i get the idea of the poem but have to report that (for me) it reads a bit flat and uninspiring. I feel that given the huge amount of graphic demon pictures and violence laden films there are out there to draw inspiration from, perhaps you could paint us a more stimulating picture of a battle against spiritual darkness. (You know double edged swords wealded against darkened shaddow creatures with souless eyes...Something a bit more exciting than just calling them demons).
JMHO This poem need more images and less narrator agrandisment.
I will try and offer a few specific places where I think the poem needs images and some ideas for such
Keep writing and i look forward to any edits or further work you might do.
All the best AJ.
As a Christian i get the idea of the poem but have to report that (for me) it reads a bit flat and uninspiring. I feel that given the huge amount of graphic demon pictures and violence laden films there are out there to draw inspiration from, perhaps you could paint us a more stimulating picture of a battle against spiritual darkness. (You know double edged swords wealded against darkened shaddow creatures with souless eyes...Something a bit more exciting than just calling them demons).
JMHO This poem need more images and less narrator agrandisment.
I will try and offer a few specific places where I think the poem needs images and some ideas for such
(09-01-2013, 12:10 AM)jdguyb Wrote: My scythe is an exact copyPlease do not misinterpret these comments as negative. I like the idea of your poem subject and see plenty of potential to work with.
of the scythe Christ will use, Tell me more about this weapon in your hand, does it sit light, is it a comfort, does it gleam as if with an inner light?
to reap the souls of man,
but for now, just demons
taste my blade of wrath How so do they taste it? Is it bitter, do they cry out or just wither away?
Will the dark forces ever stop?
The unrelenting pestering
It kills me inside but I How does it kill you, let me know how you feel, do you feel your inner walls of conviction crumble and wither because they dry up your fountains of hope?
must remain stronger,
stronger than the darkness What keeps you strong?...give me some encouragment
So my scythe decapitates demons,
evil spirits, and all of the devils
smiling there evil grins in hell Try to proof read for basic mistakes and typos (which did you want here? there or their?)
they have no idea what force
what force I bring to them Not sure why force is repeated this is confused.
They all must die, and
taste my blades wrath
they do not know what
they are getting into
I will not quit, I will be stronger Think this stanza is the weakest in terms of images and content. (Also where is Christ in this victory?...at least admit he gave you the blade
Keep writing and i look forward to any edits or further work you might do.
All the best AJ.

