Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Sorry to have missed reviewing this, Mark. This contest had a huge response.

Stunning and beautifully presented in your favorite poetry form. Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes for your writing day.
Sal :))

 Comment Written 10-May-2023

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reply by the author on 10-May-2023

Sal,

I just reread Beowulf, which inspired this poem.

Thanks for your review.

Mark

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Exceptional

You have captured an eerie feeling in this 5-7-5 presentation with the
Crows cracking the dawn silence on the Moors. Loved your poem and wish you luck in the contest. Well done.

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

THANK YOU Pearl for your encouraging review. So pleased with your response to my contest entry.

Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

Your poem is a refreshing antidote to reading all those sweetly sentimental lovey-dovey offerings. Its grim and mysterious imagery is strongly expressed... I love that first line.
Also, thanks for the interesting supernatural information.

 Comment Written 07-May-2023

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reply by the author on 07-May-2023

Thanks for such an encouraging review. It is a departure from my normal Haiku about nature. I just reread (after likely 50+ years) Beowulf which was the inspiration for this poem.

reply by LisaMay on 07-May-2023

It makes an interesting side trip for both yourself and the reader.