The Rape
Dark Sonnet - after reading William Butler Yeats153 total reviews
Comment from gallivandog
Hello to you and a happy new Yr. I was recommended to read your work by Juliajames, I have read some of your work and decided to comment on this very good poem which tells the very sickening story of rape.
Firstly I would like to congratulate you on your perfect ten syllable lines which provide your work with outstanding form and Meter/Metre. It is a poem that insists that the reader sits up and reads with the care and attention that it truly deserves. A well deserving contest winner and poem of the month award, Well done you.
As a new writer of very little experience, I can read this and see the difference between a good write and a fantastic write, this clearly, for me falls into the latter. I would like to follow your work if you don't mind, with the hope of gaining a little more knowledge. Wishing you every success.
Best Wishes
Dave
S.W.ales
UK
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2011
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Hello to you and a happy new Yr. I was recommended to read your work by Juliajames, I have read some of your work and decided to comment on this very good poem which tells the very sickening story of rape.
Firstly I would like to congratulate you on your perfect ten syllable lines which provide your work with outstanding form and Meter/Metre. It is a poem that insists that the reader sits up and reads with the care and attention that it truly deserves. A well deserving contest winner and poem of the month award, Well done you.
As a new writer of very little experience, I can read this and see the difference between a good write and a fantastic write, this clearly, for me falls into the latter. I would like to follow your work if you don't mind, with the hope of gaining a little more knowledge. Wishing you every success.
Best Wishes
Dave
S.W.ales
UK
Comment Written 02-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2011
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Thank you Dave for stopping by. I must tell Julia thanks too. You are more than welcome to come read in my library any time you wish. I love your review of this one. You know, I'd no idea I had even been nominated for poem of the month and was surprised when The Rape won. Thank you so much Dave. See you soon!!!
Comment from KATYBUG:)
beautiful poem! great job! this definitely deservs the title of poem of the month congrats~! loveee itt its so dark but amazinggg
love ya gurl
love
katy
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2011
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beautiful poem! great job! this definitely deservs the title of poem of the month congrats~! loveee itt its so dark but amazinggg
love ya gurl
love
katy
Comment Written 02-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2011
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Yeah dark for sure. LOL. It surprised me being
nominated and even more so with winning.
Thanks you.
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lol ya well great job hehehe your truely a poet!
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And you are a joy to know. MUAhhhh.
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hehehehe thanks you tooooo!!!!
Comment from happy to be here
Great poem, though it is so horrible a story. It makes me think about all the coercive sexual situations that women, men and children find themselves in. Thank you for this, a difficult topic, written well, and flowing well. The picture, text layout and colour are all really well suited to your verse. Looking forward to reading more of your work.
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2011
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Great poem, though it is so horrible a story. It makes me think about all the coercive sexual situations that women, men and children find themselves in. Thank you for this, a difficult topic, written well, and flowing well. The picture, text layout and colour are all really well suited to your verse. Looking forward to reading more of your work.
Comment Written 01-Jan-2011
reply by the author on 01-Jan-2011
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Thanks so much you. It surprised me when it was nominated and even moreso when it won. But it is a topic all need to stay aware of in this world today.
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I guess it is good to not necessarily have expectations about our writing.
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No I think each of us should have our own expectation to live up to, otherwise what's it for?
Comment from kintesiegel
I am already a fan of yours and now I see that you can write as effectively about the horrors of the world as of its beauty. Well done piece. It is important to remind the world about this ongoing cruelty and suffering.
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2010
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I am already a fan of yours and now I see that you can write as effectively about the horrors of the world as of its beauty. Well done piece. It is important to remind the world about this ongoing cruelty and suffering.
Comment Written 29-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2010
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Again thank you and yes it is important to do that too. Love your words here!!!!
Comment from Just2Write
Exceptional Sonnet. One can't help but be pulled into the story and feel the brutality of the rape. It is true, rape happens everyday - perhaps every second. Lord knows there is so much of it - especially in countries where human life is treated without dignity. But, both Canada and the US have their share of these disgusting indiviuals as well. No wonder this poem won Poem of the Month. Well deserved, indeed. Rose.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2010
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Exceptional Sonnet. One can't help but be pulled into the story and feel the brutality of the rape. It is true, rape happens everyday - perhaps every second. Lord knows there is so much of it - especially in countries where human life is treated without dignity. But, both Canada and the US have their share of these disgusting indiviuals as well. No wonder this poem won Poem of the Month. Well deserved, indeed. Rose.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2010
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Thank you so much Rose!!!!
Comment from kiwigirl2821
This is truly worthy of the Poem of the Month. A solid heart wrenching write. Congrats this one is a beauty even though it deals with the foulest of subjects...xoxo Kiwi
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2010
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This is truly worthy of the Poem of the Month. A solid heart wrenching write. Congrats this one is a beauty even though it deals with the foulest of subjects...xoxo Kiwi
Comment Written 25-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2010
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Thanks so much Kiwi. It is surely a dire subject and hopefully will make some aware and cautious.
Comment from L.lora
This has to be one of the most outstanding
poems that I have ever read. Your words are
perfectly selected and placed for maximum
effect and the succicnt passages hole your
reader captive to the finish. While this is
exemplary poetry it also sends a message that
we all need to hear--we all have to stay ever
alert--we may be the one who can another from
becoming a victim. Excellent. Lora
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2010
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This has to be one of the most outstanding
poems that I have ever read. Your words are
perfectly selected and placed for maximum
effect and the succicnt passages hole your
reader captive to the finish. While this is
exemplary poetry it also sends a message that
we all need to hear--we all have to stay ever
alert--we may be the one who can another from
becoming a victim. Excellent. Lora
Comment Written 25-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2010
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Sigh, you humble me girl. What a beautiful review and yes, if it can help even one to be more cautious and aware, knowing the possible consequences, then it has done its job. Thank you so very much!!!
Comment from RugbyBottle
Wow, this is horrible! The poem is good, but the story really is sad. You are very good with your words though. Keep up the good work, I enjoy readin it.
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2010
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Wow, this is horrible! The poem is good, but the story really is sad. You are very good with your words though. Keep up the good work, I enjoy readin it.
Comment Written 24-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2010
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Thanks you. It's a stark reality, unfortunately!!!
Comment from Revamay
Your imagery is amazing. Isn't it sad to note how many rapes occur throughout history and into the present time. The damage they do is overwhelming. It took guts to write a poem like this. My hat is off to you.
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2010
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Your imagery is amazing. Isn't it sad to note how many rapes occur throughout history and into the present time. The damage they do is overwhelming. It took guts to write a poem like this. My hat is off to you.
Comment Written 20-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 20-Dec-2010
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Thank you girl. I did it for awareness sake and hope it helps even one out there.
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I hope it does help even more than one.
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Smiles, me too!!!!
Comment from Herb
Dark and powerful stuff indeed. A very brave write to write about something so horrible. Very visual and disturbingly so as a poem about rape should be. Well done on winning.
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2010
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Dark and powerful stuff indeed. A very brave write to write about something so horrible. Very visual and disturbingly so as a poem about rape should be. Well done on winning.
Comment Written 19-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 19-Dec-2010
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Thank you so much, Herb for a wonderful review.
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Thank you so much, Herb for a wonderful review.