This was really good, i didn't really understand the theme but i am not familiar really with final fantasy so that was fine. besides that, the flow was good, and though some of the rhyming seemed sorta forced, it worked well with the poem. :D
5/5
gabriella

Great poem with the right word choice. The poem is cohesive and the story is flowing well. Its very interesing, the way you have described the whole thing. Keep up the beautiful work. Tc

Magnificent! 5/5 I could never be able to write like this!

That was beautiful Ashley! Even though I can't relate to the story.. You have created a picture in my mind, well done. I wish I could play Final fantasy 7 Dirge of Cerberus..

Anyway flow was smooth, great vocab! keep writing my friend ^_^ - you really like anime don't you *hihi*

I believe you wrote this Ballade with great skill it. It the first of its kind I have ever read
It must have been a challenge to follow the formatted rhyme scheme but I would bet you were happy with the results, as you should be. I am sure it would inspire anyone to read the
Final Fantasy 7 Dirge of Cerberus

This poem reflected upon Shalua and Shelke very truly. I understand now, with them being sisters and the relationship they share. You captured it and retold it as exact as the story goes. I loved the words you used such as "transcend", "astound", and "profound". A vocab like yours is a gift. I loved how you sneaked in Vincent Valentine, cause he's awsome!!! Anyways, congrats on third in my contest and continue to write such poems as these. Great job!