Comments received on poems by Ja'Quan Shepard



bigger body
sorenbarrett said:

A most interesting rhyme pattern in this poem that maintains a mono rhyme for quite an extended period of time then reverts to a free verse and then alters the rhyme pattern. Most interesting

December 11th, 2025 03:28

Your Castle
sorenbarrett said:

Short and cryptic it speaks of withstanding many things war as one. Mind provoking and nicely done

December 9th, 2025 03:36

weird
Friendship said:

Your poem explores themes of memory, longing, and the complexities of relationships. It reflects on missed opportunities and the emotional weight of time lost in connection with someone important

December 8th, 2025 06:22

weird
sorenbarrett said:

A rap of a poem that speaks and carries a beat. Nicely done

December 7th, 2025 03:53

Home
sorenbarrett said:

A most interesting flow in this poem. it seems almost free association

December 6th, 2025 19:18

Christmas lights
sorenbarrett said:

It seems that gifts are the major emphasis of Christmas it is either commercial or traditional and romantic all decorated in lights.

December 3rd, 2025 04:09

yours
Friendship said:

The poem explores themes of destiny, struggle, and the pursuit of aspirations. It reflects on the tension between personal desires and the reality of life, hinting at the idea that true fulfillment may come back to those who remain patient and resilient.

December 1st, 2025 15:57

yours
sorenbarrett said:

A very unique and most interesting rhyme pattern in this poem that pulls the reader along. Very nicely done

December 1st, 2025 04:40

All I know
sorenbarrett said:

This poem sounds like threats on the street. Well written

November 30th, 2025 20:11

over and over alone
Friendship said:

The poem explores themes of isolation, betrayal, and the emotional turmoil that arises from broken relationships, particularly within family dynamics. The speaker grapples with feelings of being misunderstood and abandoned, hinting at a deeper struggle with identity and belonging.

November 29th, 2025 19:49

over and over alone
sorenbarrett said:

This sounds like a rebellious soul created by society. it speaks with some anger and threat. Well done

November 29th, 2025 17:49

True will
sorenbarrett said:

Very nicely said a short poem of character and dependability. Nicely done

November 29th, 2025 04:08

I\'m Known
sorenbarrett said:

A poem that raps along, a gun on the run in search of fun. The beat goes on as the lines fall. Well done

November 27th, 2025 19:15

Pistol pop
sorenbarrett said:

This poem has the ring of gangster rap to it. It seems to be talking about offing someone. Well done

November 26th, 2025 04:53

Reasoning
sorenbarrett said:

A poem with a rap meter to the rhyme. Nicely done

November 25th, 2025 19:44

We come
sorenbarrett said:

This seems a rap in that it has a great beat to it. Not sure about sleeping in a wet bed at the end though. A good read

November 24th, 2025 04:13

Arousing
sorenbarrett said:

This poem seems to distinguish between those known and unknown and the differences between and the similarities of how one is treated. Well done

November 23rd, 2025 12:21

Journals
sorenbarrett said:

There is a hectic feel to this poem with its meter and repeated lines. It flows ever downward like rushing water

November 22nd, 2025 03:43

Eyes
sorenbarrett said:

A poem, a prayer, a plea. Nicely written with flow.

November 21st, 2025 03:43

Pick or choose
sorenbarrett said:

Words that we often use interchangeably but that do have a bit of a distinction. Nicely employed in this poem. Well done

November 20th, 2025 13:09

Gimmick
sorenbarrett said:

Colloquial in nature it reveals the author in street poetry. A budding bard of the road. Nice

November 19th, 2025 03:36

The man
sorenbarrett said:

A poem of relationship not working and the fallout from it. Well said

November 18th, 2025 13:08

For a song
sorenbarrett said:

Got the rhyme and the beat but my ignorance took away the meat. I got the bread of what you said but the filling fled. A most interesting poem.

November 17th, 2025 20:55

2k
sorenbarrett said:

This poem speaks from the streets. It\'s spittin. Well done

November 16th, 2025 04:03

Forge valley
sorenbarrett said:

I have to admit that despite several readings I still lack understanding of this poem other that in real or symbolic manner it refers to death. Most interesting

November 15th, 2025 03:45

Bruce lee
sorenbarrett said:

A most surreal type of poem. Fun read

November 14th, 2025 19:58

Type
sorenbarrett said:

This poem sounds threatening and overpowering. Nicely done

November 13th, 2025 17:04

Muscle
sorenbarrett said:

This has a hip hop beat to it and reads like a battle rap. Well done

November 11th, 2025 04:10

Lover Boy
sorenbarrett said:

This a type of soliloquy asks the questions but receives no answers. Nicely done

November 4th, 2025 04:20

queen of sorrows
sorenbarrett said:

Beautifully melancholic it drips with sadness and sorrow. Well done

November 4th, 2025 04:09

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