Melpomene! XD orr Lu? Nana?? xP

That was a very nice tribute, Yakz, I believe. I really think your talent shines out bright this site, well-written, sweetheart. :)

If you haven't noticed yet... Abby's contest is over.

lol, you should have kept that.. for a new huge contest .. it can get you 350 pts.. instantly ;)

Yaki, I loved your opening! It really drew me in with it's simplicity but stirring with power.

"and find everything in the
nothing life has made of us.."
^Ahh I loved this! So profound! I feel like I could have a conversation about philosophy stemming from these two lines. It was really inspirational and had me tossing poem ideas in my mind because I loved it so much! This made the poem for me.

I liked your incorporating of the (...) because it added a sense of waiting for something, a lingering feeling, like someday soon something is going to happen and its what you have been waiting. Although there were a few places were it was a bit redundant, it added a nice touch.

Well done Yaki!
Five from me :)

"we could be two maidens,
you with your mystery
and I with my charm.."

I love this bit, so very much. This is such a beautiful poem, inside and out. I don't know exactly who you are talking about, though I would assume it's Melpomene :) This is gorgeous!