11-23-2014, 12:23 AM
(11-22-2014, 11:58 PM)Filíocht Wrote: "Although gold dust is precious, when it gets in your eyes, it obstructs your vision." ~Hsi-TangThe meter was better in this than in your other piece I critiqued. Be careful of cliches and read aloud your poem before posting it to root out any sluggish language use. Overall this subject matter is slightly overused, but you did attempt to express it paying attention to lyrical rhythm and rhyme. I suggest developing a greater understanding of how to express potent imagery. All the best
Blind DesireThe strength of a man is to found in his heart, This line is grammatically incorrect.
and not in his arms or legs,
to that which his will clings he'll never depart I suggest smoothing this line out a bit
no matter how much reason begs!
He will live for a belief, he'll die for a cause, maybe use "he'll" instead of 'he will'.
this iron will's his greatest virtue, more grammatical errors
he'll wrestle with demons vile without pause this is cliche
for that which his heart holds as true more cliche
And sacrifice all that he has on a whim
in fiery feats of integrity; nice f(s)
but truth is a phantom, ghastly and grim,
when his reasons are in-sanity;
See brothers fight brothers for forests and fields, I like the lyrical feel of this line.
treasuring but greed and pride,
And women are raped "for the pleasures it yields",
for shame my soul flees to hide. maybe add "the" after for.
Yea the faults of all men are to be found in their hearts
alongside their greatest virtue,
for when passion is roused, reason departs
and men heed not what they do...
Azure
cliche my forte

