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The High Life

a Naani poetic form

20 total reviews 
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

I was drawn in by the picture with the title - it looks like a space ship taking off and also a mushroom, both of which will bring the high life.

But then your words tell us of the low life that inevitably follow.

I don't normally give a six for poetry, but in this case the two extremes represented here make this an interesting work.

Good luck with this contest.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2022


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    Thank you so much!
Comment from Boogienights
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This poem only uses a handful of sllyables, but still manages to tell a true story of addiction. I was once addicted to pain meds and it was awfully hard to recover, but I did. A great contest entry, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 28-Dec-2022
    Thanks so much.
Comment from amahra
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A Naani poem? This is my first time, I think, reading one. Once I get these novels out of my head, I'm returning to my first love, poetry. And I must try my hand at a Naani poem. Your artwork is stunning. And your Naani is well-worded and well-written. Thanks for posting.

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2022


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    Thanks so much!
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Comment from Karyn2
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This image is hallucinogenic in and of itself portraying the escapism and surrealism that drug addiction cries out for. Your poem is strong in the senses and sounds it evokes. Well thought through and creative entry.

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 28-Dec-2022
    Thanks so much!
Comment from Wendy G
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You have portrayed the reality of addiction in a confronting few words. People demand the freedom to take drugs as they please, not realising the abuse they are suffering at the hands of the dealers. Totally trapped in body and mind - that's the unfortunate reality of addiction. Well written. Best wishes for your entry.
Wendy

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 27-Dec-2022
    Thank you Wendy.
Comment from prettybluebirds
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You have done a marvelous job of capturing the sounds of addition. My first husband was an alcoholic, and I heard those sounds often. The artwork is perfect, too. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 27-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much.
Comment from Ricky1024
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Write a naani prompt contest Entry rich in Theme and Imagery.
It also, read well and flowed well with no Grammar Issues.
Good luck with your contest Entry.
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 Comment Written 27-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 27-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much.
Comment from Jim Wile
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Very good naani poem. I loved the double entendre of the title and the wretchedness of your description of the problem. The accompanying picture was also well-chosen. Great job.

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 Comment Written 27-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 27-Dec-2022
    Thanks so much.
Comment from Kayte Ray
Exceptional
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This is an outstanding piece.
I love the graphic and you have nailed the emotions involved in addiction here. It flows beautifully, is an easy read and puts into words something that is really difficult to express unless you have experienced it.

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 27-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much!!
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Exceptional
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Dramatic and very descriptive and effective and I continually wonder how so many put themselves on that particular roller-coaster. A powerful Naani poem, good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 27-Dec-2022
    Thanks so much, Pearl!!