Okay, let's get some of the grammar punctuation things out of the way.
In line 3, as I understand it a comma after "but" is optional.
Definitely capitalize "I" in line 4. Again the comma after "skin" is optional.
In line 5 "beg" and "plead" are both present tense.
"I make a small incision and you start to bleed" and similar constructions are not run-on sentences. If they were two independent sentences not connected by a conjunction like "and," they would be. You may place a comma before the "and" for a pause, or take out the "and," in which case you have a run-on and the two sentences must be separated by a period.
You do also have a change in point of view that should be fixed, as pointed out below.
Those things said, I think you have a very interesting concept here that is extremely creepy, and that's what makes it good.
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10 Years Ago
I was trying to make the guy talking kind of sporadic so it could tell how crazy he is.
Thank.. read moreI was trying to make the guy talking kind of sporadic so it could tell how crazy he is.
Thanks for the help on this I really needed it and do you think I captured the nonsensical thoughts of the narrator well?
Okay, let's get some of the grammar punctuation things out of the way.
In line 3, as I understand it a comma after "but" is optional.
Definitely capitalize "I" in line 4. Again the comma after "skin" is optional.
In line 5 "beg" and "plead" are both present tense.
"I make a small incision and you start to bleed" and similar constructions are not run-on sentences. If they were two independent sentences not connected by a conjunction like "and," they would be. You may place a comma before the "and" for a pause, or take out the "and," in which case you have a run-on and the two sentences must be separated by a period.
You do also have a change in point of view that should be fixed, as pointed out below.
Those things said, I think you have a very interesting concept here that is extremely creepy, and that's what makes it good.
Posted 10 Years Ago
1 of 1 people found this review constructive.
10 Years Ago
I was trying to make the guy talking kind of sporadic so it could tell how crazy he is.
Thank.. read moreI was trying to make the guy talking kind of sporadic so it could tell how crazy he is.
Thanks for the help on this I really needed it and do you think I captured the nonsensical thoughts of the narrator well?
[Should I keep your face's skin or not I cannot decide]
Another run-on.
You started talked about her in a third person point of view. However, you continue on as if you're talking to her. Fix this.
This is very detailed. In the mind of psychopath? Yes, it's an awesome point of view. However, as stated before me, this poem doesn't go to the psychological aspects of the scene. The person is doing the actions, but I think the emotional aspects aren't there. What's going through his head while he's doing this? That's the whole point with a first person point of view of a murderer. You get into their criminal minds.
Wonderful ending: "Now your soul remains forever in this dark dank place"
Makes me wonder whose soul really ends up ... forever in this dark dank place
There is a definite misogynist attitude buried in there. A poet of this depth, who spends time dwelling in darkness, unless he comes up for breath, will find it challenging to maintain his balance
Reminds me of a play I saw some months ago. "The Pillowman." Of course being theater,"The Pillowman" carried it to its extreme; very skillfully, actually, and with superb performances
A century ago, this poem would have had you...I don't know, don't think you'll be collecting any prizes - but the rest of the poem quite describes what may have happened to you, and describes it so well. Wonderfully written, Jack
A interesting poem. I like the set-up and the organized movement of torture being given. You create a dark place with a strong character. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote
Disturbingly written and enjoyed, but hey I am a fan of Robert Browning the poet. This definitely gets a 10 in the category of description and believable characters.
Although its a tad sporadic I feel like if you didn't, it wouldn't be the requiem of a madman. Insanity is a theme that can be hard to grasp from time to time because we often associate insanity with death, or the want for chaos. Definitely took the perspective of the torturer to a new level, but all I'm seeing are the revisiting of actions. Next time, give me how they really feel.
Posted 10 Years Ago
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10 Years Ago
I did write one based on this torturer but I'm keeping it in the vault until I HAVE to put it up..... read moreI did write one based on this torturer but I'm keeping it in the vault until I HAVE to put it up... Thanks for the review
I do enjoy the overall theme and graphic energy, but this poem is lacking in meter, making it hard to find a proper flow, but this can be fixed with simple rewording. For instance, if you simply switched the line "Grab the hammer and bash your brain" it would flow much smoother. Also, A danger with internal rhymes is that it can cause the rhythm to pause and falter, so always be cautious when using that.
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