hey, ethan--
thanks so much for your critique! good points, all, and i hadn't noticed the pov shift at the end--i always have trouble with pov. :/
i appreciate very much you reading and send me your feedback--thanks!
(hurry up & finish school so you can hang out on site more. )

hey, ethan!
(do you prefer ethan or khaled?)
thanks for your critique of my poem! i understand what you mean about ambiguities, and will try to tweak those--as for the last line, i was trying to convey the statue as a symbol of opportunity and hope for everyone who comes to this country; people may be ignorant and prejudiced, but the statue exists (in part) because of a hope for those starting over in a new country...or how i saw it in my sentimental haze.
i appreciate your insights into the poem, and your taking the time to let me know what you think. you rock!

Thanks for your critique, my friend. I think you brought up some great points.

Thanks for the critique. I've been trying to work in the conflict a bit more in connection with the headache/hands phenomenon. I hadn't noticed the mother/Ruth thing before and I really see what you mean! Thanks again. I'll return the favor soon. Take care,
Erin

Thanks for reading my story and correcting the very basic grammatical errors. My two years off hasn't been without repercussions.

hi, ethan--
thanks for taking a look at my first chapter! i appreciate very much your feedback on a good-sized chunk of story, and will rework those pov problems. thanks again!