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Jun 27, 2017
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Birds (indirect imagery)
Plaintive cries of want and challenge drift through misted wood and meadow
About This Poem
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
scribbler
8 years ago
hello!
This is pretty direct to me. Let's see what others think
Race_9togo
8 years ago
You guys are right. It's too direct. Took out 'feathers',
and changed the first word. Any better?
I think I may be too literal of a person, when it comes to imagery.
scribbler
8 years ago
yes
Sometimes indirect or unspoken imagery can be more powerful than direct imagery simply because it allows a reader to visualize things which are specific to themselves
Candlewitch
8 years ago
dear Jim,
sounds like there is a duel afoot in a clearing in them thar woods! I like it!
brightest blessings.
Cat
Race_9togo
7 years 12 months ago
thanks
Cat!
jane210660
8 years ago
Yes indeed
that edit has worked brilliantly.
Jx