The way you pen the paralells between life/love and poetry is outstanding. You're an inspiring writer Melissa, and I read your poems each time you post a new one. I try to improve my critiques, but I really can't critique your work. Excellent.

Love, poetry and the trusting pen..all brought
together very nicely in this write which revolves around your life..an enjoyable read!

I could not agree more with Valedico`s assessment of your writing Melissa, I really can`t critique your poems as well, this was an outstanding write indeed. Timothy r

There is an undercurrent of self deprecation and vulnerability in your work that is both charming and very honest. In this poem it counterbalances the fairy tale imagery. Intelligent as always.

Melissa,

Indeed as people have said you are a great inspiration to an individual writer on this site. Currently at the moment I am suffering with writers block and I have turned to your poetry for inspiration. This poem has inspired me and I hope to write something in the next couple of days.

You know, when I read your poetry I canno't seem to find any flaws. Usually on peoples poetry when I leave a comment I am happy because I can help someone improve. I have nothing to critique on this poem but what I can tell you is what I have enjoyed.

First of all I enjoyed the fact that this poem was a mixture of many different categories. It was to me a love piece, yet it was inspirational and it portrayed poetry aswell as yourself all combined into one. To me you wrote this poem to make up yourself. I enjoyed that part of it.

"and my eyes are on an imperfect prince-"

The line above to me was beautiful. I am fond of the way here you show that times are changing and no longer must we follow what life was like for cinderella. Like you said, modern day cindella. No more hands and knees. That was clever to me.

To me everything about this piece was stunning and i'd like to say well done to you. Another excellent write.

-Mel

Empowering!
The ending in this one is so fierce but calm, does that make sense? lol
You have a beautiful way with words and each line just comes to life...well done!

HOLLYGOD !! do I miss a thing here? no I miss your poetry...and I do feel like reading your work is a weekly habit and a daily hobby..

I am REALLY REALLY impressed, you are a perfectttttttttttttttttt princess my lovely melissa..
this poem is outstanding..no well all your poems are..

5/5 and as if that will change anything..now show us a smile

Still waiting for a new poem lol, so reread this, and now recommenting;
your fans need to read from you :P.

5/5 lol

Super fun! I love the mischevious edge to your writing style

5/5

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just like blew my mind 10/10!!!!

I love the way you brought this poem to life. Because no one is that perfect fairytale but even still you have a love story all your own.