With that said, this was a very enjoyable piece to read. I love that you set the main character as a gravedigger! I feel like I haven't really seen that before, and it felt very creative :). Keep writing in...

This really is a strong piece. I can't wait to see the final draft, as well as what else you decide to create in the future! Best of luck to you in this contest, and whatever endeavors you undertake in...

Overall, I really I enjoyed this! I thought it was super cool how you decided to turn the metaphor into a short prose piece rather than a poem. I'd love to see you explore the relationship between Grandmother and Mama...

It's really cool how you wove a fantastical story line into the poetic form and still used the poetic form to its advantage by fleshing out the world you've created with such raw imagery. The rhyming couplets, too, are reminiscent...

I really loved this piece!! The integration of the Greek words was a nice detail, and I'm glad you included it. One thing I'd love to see you focus on as you continue to write is your sentence structure. I've...

This was overall really enjoyable to read! Your character development felt realistic, and the tone of the story kept the story flowing well. Please, continue writing! I can't wait to see what you produce next :)