These are really good, especially the first and third of the lot.  There's nothing wrong with a crisp, pointed perspective, and you can certainly pull it off.  Keep being "who you want to be"! :)  And thank you for your kind comments on one of mine as well.

Wow...i just read Rhyme...havent yet read the other 2...but this one was just.......really nice...funny....with a point...n so on..ofcourse u use the dog log cat rat etc rhymes 2 :p...

I really like 'Rhyme' and for that one alone, i'm going to vote <3

Good poems. Voted.

Feel free to check out mine...

http://www.webook.com/project/Animal-Cruelty

You have a gift, amazing writings...PUBLISH

Your first I enjoyed having raised a daughter.  The third is quite a shout out to poets...but Is still like rhymes.
http://www.webook.com/project/Three-for-the-vote

The first and the third are my favorites. I think most women can relate to the first, we all have that moment when we let the world try to define us, but your words show us that we are the only ones that should care, not to let others bring us down when we feel good about ourselves in a world where there are so few good feelings.
Rhyme speaks to me because of the fact that you want emotion in poetry and not child's play. I feel the same sometimes reading poetry, that the words are written just to make them sound the same and not to make one feel. Very well done, you have my vote!

Very realistic, with a sharp edge.
Interesting and a bit different.
Good luck.
http://www.webook.com/project/Blackened-Rose

Wow! I really loved Rhyme, its so great. you've got my vote.
also you might like my poems

http://www.webook.com/project/Oppression-Hope-Freedom

Goodluck with the vote

Some of the best I've seen yet!  Very emotive!  PUBLISH!

http://www.webook.com/project/DCs-Poetry-Collection

Having now read 200 entries It was like a breath of fresh air to get to yours phew !!
As we are all different I find it hard to find lots I like.But I like these.
Very best of luck.

http://www.webook.com/project/Three-for-the-competition

mine for you to peruse.

I wasn't disappointed. :)

http://www.webook.com/project/In-Times-Of-Love-There-Were

Much talent in evidence here especially with the poem 'Killing the Drama' I don't know how many poems you have written but if these are your best three there is a large gulf between the quality of the aforementioned poem and the other two.

Good luck with the vote and keep writing.

Regards  John

I like Rhyme particularly as it has "bite" and tells it like it is, something which is needed sometimes in poetry, I voted for you.

Has potential, so a yes vote from me...

http://www.webook.com/project/Top-3-Poems-of-Assorted-Interest

I liked all three of your entries.  Each touched a personal part inside me.   But, "Killing the Drama" had me trying to imagine or maybe more aptly put, informed on some of the thoughts women go through about their appearance and what others think.   I like your last piece, 'Rhyme' and the expression regarding the emotion and deeper meaning of poetry to be more important than rhyming.   'On the Occassion of Birth' is a familial insight that I may try to read again as there are kernels of wisdom within the lines that I have not fully digested.  All in all,  very good!  Thumbs up!
Omanh

clever stuff i enjoyed

http://www.webook.com/project/My-Poetic-Thoughts-and-Rambles

publish!!! you are good :)



http://www.webook.com/project/Voodoo-Hearts-My-3-Poems-for-entry-Webook-2009poetryVOTE

thank you.

I particularly liked Killing the Drama - it's a yes vote from me.
Best wishes,
Mike.

PUBLISH!, and while you did vote for me earlier, I thought you deserved a big thumbs up. You DO show promise, as midnight_poison says, but I feel that "Rhyme" was absolutely clever, imaginative, original and still from the heart! "Killing The Drama" also displayed your talent well. You weakest link,"On the Occasion of a Birth", is still a strong contender. Good Job!
Please feel free to post on my free reviews or free reviews 2 projects, I have a fair amount of talent on-board but I would be honored to have you featured as well. Just leave me a post.



I tend to write "free Verse" My project is Here:
http://www.webook.com/poetry.aspx?p=ac366f04cc1f4161a8d81d0459a3ca18&sit=bad16a55819d4b7fa4b6b33ec3ec6006

I voted to PUBLISH! After reading the comments I found myself not expecting much from "Rhyme" But in its own way it may be your best. I loved the first one, quite profound and true for all of us in ways. The second one was your weakest link, but still a strong contender. You did good!You are always welcome to post on my free reviews, or free reviews 2 projects. You really do show promise. Thank you for your vote earlier, but I thought you should know that you earned the publish vote you received from me, purely through solid writing skill.


My 3 poem Submission is here:
http://www.webook.com/poetry.aspx?p=ac366f04cc1f4161a8d81d0459a3ca18&sit=bad16a55819d4b7fa4b6b33ec3ec6006

i vote that this be published.

Content:
Rhyme is my favorite of these three poems . . .

In fact, you might consider submitting "Rhyme" to the "I Hate Poetry" project slated for publication later this year by Level4Press.  It might be a good fit with William's vision for that anthology.

Good luck in the vote.

Content:
I love the message of the first poem . . . you can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself!

Also, some interesting observations on family life in the 2nd poem . . . if only "family," "harmony," and "love" were always synonymous!

Good Luck.

This poem is great for many reasons, but the one that sticks out the most is that this poem displays true confidence and pride.  It is not about what people make you out to be but about how you stay true to yourself.  That's something I hope we all strive to do.

Well done!

Your work is unique in style and tone.  I've voted.  Good luck to you.

Stop by my three and check out what you think.

http://www.webook.com/project/penbuddys-best-3-poems

BTW you might even like to join the fray at

http://www.webook.com/project/Reflections-of-the-Imperfections-of-Humanity-caught-in-Insanity

You are invited to join that project while it remains open.

yes, i like this one

I am voting to publish this, because you show promise. I know that is a horrible word, but I honestly think you have raw talent. I think the first two are amazing poems and you have incredible ability. The third is nice, but not your best. I think you have done a good job, and this deserves to be recognized more.

All three poems featured here are all quite good. I liked the first 2 more than the final one which seems a bit weak compared to the others. Good luck with the vote.