child of the other side




Dear fellow-poets,

To my deep regret no one has voted. Not the participants, neither the readers. Therefore Charlotte and I have decided that we will do the voting this time because the people who did enter need a reward. Certainly because the “subject” wasn’t easy.

For those who don’t agree with our decision; we don’t cheat, we don’t look at names and if you want a different winner you should have voted! 


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Charlotte’s votes
First vote; 2nd poem
Because: First of all: lovely. This poem fascinates me. I read your description, but I don't get it... but that's no shame.

Being blinded by the blinding light, 
The dark feelings get less and less. 
When our paper plane takes flight.

I think this is about - life's getting better. That's really pretty, also because of the paper plane. Paper planes are fragile, 
so you can't really have confidence in life at all.

Second vote: 3rd poem
Because: Very mysterious. I think I know what you're writing about, but it's still mysterious. ^^

Oh, sweet goddess of hate 
Water is too pure 
To drown my lover’s sins

That's really beautiful...

Third vote: 4th poem
Because: IIs it about lost love? Or is it about the fear of getting old? 
I like both ideas. I think you can see/read this poem is many kinds of ways. And plus - your word choice is really nice.  


My votes
First vote; Poem 1
I just love the rhythm in your poem. It all fits together, the words, the rhyme, and the rhythm. It’s just one big thing. I also like your subject, it’s different, nothing I usually write about.

My second vote; Poem 2
I love the metaphors and the descriptions in your poem. The rhythm is indeed not the best part of your poem but that’s not really necessary, the words speak for themselves. 

My third vote; Poem 4 
Last but not least. I really like your ending, it looks very original. And I like it because it’s somehow abstract, in my opinion. The phone booth line is my favourite.

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So the final top three is;
1st place; Poem 2 – Smoky
2nd place; Poem 1 – Sweet Hermione
3rd place; Poem 3 – child of the other side
3rd place; Poem 4 – Sofie

Congrationlations! 


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