Nigma - There was plenty to like about this since you seemed like you were inspired to write from a combination of different angles, coming "full circle" as you could muster towards the end, referring to two ethereal breeds: those who merely exist and those who seek knowledge? It hinted at an autobiographical storytelling experience that made the character out to have special abilities. He recounts about what makes Earth what it is, and what human kind's role can be. I don't wholly get it, but the flow was stellar with a good deal of highlights. You have a unique, fearless way about your rhyme schemes, like you know you just skipped a beat or rolled over a phrase simply because you felt like it would benefit the bar. Gives the content a nice kick to it.
Frank - lol this was creative, Frank. Undeniably full of energy and an engaging quality to it. What I notice about your style is that you literally rhyme whenever you want, even if you have to stretch the syllable count. You get your licks in there whether it matches in perfect synchronicity or not, and move onto another pattern if you so choose, while still maintaining fluidity. 10% of the time, the rhythm is forced, which is my critique for this piece. (example: Instant. Zoom.) This one was about advanced technology for disaster response, or disaster prevention in this case. The president has an option to "freeze" a devastating typhoon. I don't really get why America is going to freeze in this case, unless the waves already made landfall on the east coast? Not sure how this verse applies to the topic but I'll make a guess. The typhoon is an "act of God" that's trying to "purify" the continents of the world but ends up getting frozen, which as you say later turns into gas, suggesting it becomes an apparition of its previous form. A phantom wave that hits the shores of reality before falling victim to the creations of scientific fantasy. Just my interpretation.
Overall, Frank's was an enjoyable read. Nigma seemed like he pushed more for something unique, and I also liked how Nigma laced his flow. Both came a bit vague with their topical approaches. I felt satisfied after reading these drops.
Vote - Nigma
Keep doing you
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