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E.B. Raulands replied to the topic Two Poems of Mine in the forum Poetry Discussions 7 years, 10 months ago
@writercatherine
I like the changes! 🙂
When I was reading through “The Rebellion,” I thought you might have made lines 17-18 a little too short with the new revisions. However, as I read them again I realized the sudden change in length actually adds to the mood. The rapid lines force the reader to think about what’s being said, draw the reader to a climax, and convey confidence and excitement that victory is gradually being won despite the enemy’s disbelief.
Both of these are wonderful poems, but I think “The Rebellion” is my favorite. I love the first quatrain!












