Abysmal

Ouch Nina, this is a biting, punching, slashing poem where, for me, 'the knife' could represent almost any kind of pain, not just physical. All softened for me though when I refreshed my page and saw your new avatar lol love it! :) I guess we've all had pain that although we move through it and are fine, we can draw on it in our poetry! much love to you dear Nina xxx

great poem! nothing hurts more than pain. finally some dark poety

when you use the word "pitch" do you mean "ditch"? This poem is alarming and makes a strong statement. It made me think of an angry person stating their case. You successfully emitted a picture in the reader's mind and communicated an emotion to relate to. This poem satisfied me.

It's an odd thing for me, but the knife had, up until the last few years, been a way to cut the pain. I enjoyed your poem as it brought many hidden thoughts to focus in my mind. Thanks for your response to my poem "Sanctuary". Always, Cat

Peak of pain Nina, Glad you don't feel any such thing. Saw your comment to Julie, on her post about Jess, thought I have'nt read your recent work for a long time. Was so busy with my exams. Glad it finished well. A neat piece, piercing in mind. Sincerely, Wafi "Culture, location and beliefs; All vanish with love!" ~Afzal Shauq~

This poem leaves me feeling alone in a dark, burnt, no remains left, corner of Hell. Holy crap. The title is perfect. I would make one small suggestion, if you don't mind, "This is as red as it looks" seems "off" or not right to me. I read it with "This is as red as it gets" or "This is as red as it will ever be" (I personally like the as it will ever be more) and it seemed to tie to itself better, to me anyway. Great write and read Nina, you still have me in awe of your powerful, emotional, heart pearcing abilities. Live, Laugh and Love (and don't forget to write) Tink

Hi Nina. Good, simple and straightforward brutality. I like that. I think 'maximum' is a bit hard to grasp as it is, for me, a relative word of quantity, scientific, of sorts. Saw Wafis subject title and thought perhaps 'peak of pain' would work well with 'bottom of the pitch'. 'Crown of pain', if I may impose, is my personal favorite. I'll be on the lookout for more. Sincerely, Espen.

...to do with knife cut...this is much deeper...I love it when the words you use actually mean something so much stronger. Different people will read this at different levels...and only you really know what the real hidden meaning of this piece is...outstanding, it is like a game. I wasn't sure about the title though...or maybe that is the clue to the 'real' poem. 5 stars without a doubt. HS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "With all that I am and all that I could be, I walk this earth and yet nobody sees me".

hi Nina! please tell me what the inspiration was for this piece. I'd appreciate that and then I would like to give you my critique -- the raw truth -- as you like it! Looking forward, Dianne