by Maple Tree
I love this poem- Ps: just read this to Jim and he said "Ben I highly approve of this poem, love it!!" |
by Mr. Darcy
Darn you, this is so good and I'm out of votes. |
by Brenda
Damn it Ben! I'm out of votes too! Love this! I agree with Michael, this is ssssssmmmmmooooootttttthhhhhhhh...... |
by Ben Pickard
Thanks, all. |
by Michael
The dark path of your ink Ben, takes me through a story of grief and anguish. A great rhyming scheme all through to the end. |
by Ben Pickard
Thanks, Michael and thanks for reading. |
by Em
Hey Ben, the title made me believe in 'every girl needs a Prince' as in... Without him she couldn't survive (though we could I'll have you know, just kidding - you know what my heart is like when it comes to being broken ha) like a dragon needs it's scales because without them would it really survive? Have any of them ever tried? Well, I guess we'll never know, will we? |
by Ben Pickard
Wow, Em, this is an incredible comment. Thank you so much. Take care, also. |
by Lost star
This poem is just breathtaking Ben, the language and rhythm play together beautifully crafting such rich and vibrant visual and emotions it is stunning, your poems are always a real treasure to read but this one in particular speaks to me the loudest and clearest. It genuinely is one of my favourite poems. Ever. |
by Ben Pickard
Lovely words, LS. Genuinely glad you enjoyed it so much. |
by Star
This is such an amazing poem, Congrats Ben :) |
by Ben Pickard
Thank you, Star. And same to you. |
What an amazing piece! The rhythm and flow are perfect and your choice of language paints such a vivid picture. I'm sure I remember, a few years ago, you said you struggled with rhyme but you've very obviously got the hang of it now. One of your finest and well deserving of the front page. |
by Ben Pickard
Thanks so much, Cassie. But it was the other way - rhyme has always come fairly easily to me but free verse has taken a little more effort! |
Ah yes! I remember now :) |
by Mr. Darcy
Hello Ben, |
Congratulations on your win Dad! Excellent poem. |
by Ben Pickard
Michael, Keira - thank you, both. |
by Lainie Reay
Just Beautiful. Congratulations on your win |
by CRAFTY KEN
Hey Ben, I did not read this Poem until this morning, having been absent without leave for months-Ha-Ha. You know how much that I love Metaphorical, and unforced Rhyming, for this, you are a Master. Congrats on your Win. These two lines jumped off the write; A bird is bright because it sings |
by Ben Pickard
Insightful comment, Ken. Thank you. |