Author Archives: montgomerydn1

The beginning of the poem is common, but the beginning draws the reader’s interest. The reader is confused about the meaning of “before the signs”–are the characters sitting in front of the signs physically or is it a period in time? … Continue reading →

The title, “I Believe”, is simple and common, however the reader gets the unexpected. The poem’s beginning is intriguing and gets the reader’s undivided attention. The theme is clear and the  poet uses literary elements that work and support it. … Continue reading →

The  title of the poem, “Enjoy the Ride”, was interesting but not unusual. Since there are all kinds of rides, the reader was drawn into the poem to find out what ride the poet would be writing about. The reader … Continue reading →

The title of the poem (sestina), “Friends ’till the End”, is one that others might choose. The poem’s opening (first stanza) paints a vivid picture in the audience’s mind of an outdoor scene. The stanzas that follow give the reader another … Continue reading →

The title while not thought provoking, it was interesting and the reader was drawn in to seek and to learn what the poem was about–“I’ve Met the Girl of My Dreams”. The poem flowed very fluently in telling the story. The first … Continue reading →

I did not understand the title, however, the introduction was interesting–“This is life.” With much sensory and concrete details supplied great mental pictures were formed in the mind and they lingered. It was great to put the scene in a … Continue reading →

The title of the poem “To My Stranger–Friend I saw Your Pain” is interesting and appropriate. The opening is strong and establishes the tone and engages the reader immediately with the details and concrete scene. I can see the girl writhing … Continue reading →