07-21-2018, 06:26 AM
Hi Richard,
I haven't read any of the comments so hopefully, this isn't redundant. A few comments for you.
Best,
Todd
I haven't read any of the comments so hopefully, this isn't redundant. A few comments for you.
(07-19-2018, 12:28 PM)Richard Wrote: I like this but as I read it I keep wanting to condense parts. This could purely be a style choice on my part. So, take that for what it's worth.Hope some of that helps.
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Those words remind me of snowflakes we've tasted---There's nothing particularly wrong with "we've tasted" I just think our tongues gets you there. It gives a sense of intimacy and sensuality without needing the we've tasted part.
individuality lost on our tongues.--I'm not a fan of individuality. Yes they're all unique and I see what your going for as the two become one in a sense through "those words", but I think you could simply show that in the image. Lost isn't bad but I prefer staying with the image "melted".
Darkening sky could be your memory.
The storm begins quiet as tears--perhaps cut begins
hidden beneath a blanket too heavy for one;--again I like the theme work on too heavy for one
growing wind becomes louder than arguments--perhaps cut becomes
about whose turn it was to make the bed.--unnecessary detail and distracting, I'd cut the line
Eventual whiteout a lonely climax, missing
your joke about the polar bear in a blizzard.
Night returns silence, like it always does,
yesterday a ghost vanquished by daylight.--maybe vanished in instead of vanquished by. I also would consider inverting the two lines. May not be better but just a thought.
Best,
Todd
The secret of poetry is cruelty.--Jon Anderson
