Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Wonderful! Your imagination is better than some, especially in these horror poem/stories. How do you sleep at night? LOL. Do you know Alfred Hitchcock? He wrote loads of horror stories, probably tame in todays writers, well, he admitted he could not go to sleep without leaving the light on! LOL. I would like to try and do one of these, but as I said, I can't even put a picture between my stanzas, I'd love to do that. This one is fantastic, Dean. The words, (In your usual sweet and romantic style! LOL) are amazing and the illustration is out of this world! xxx

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks, Sandra, and the illustration was quite a challenge as it is a collage of my own making. This poem was very well received, and is just one of two of these "Picta-Poems" that were nominated for Poem of the Month. Both lost, but it was an honor just to see them nominated.

Thanks so much again, I really appreciate the feedback. :}

~Dean

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

solid rhyming couplets
strong, steady cadence
a pack of rats running amok - that certainly is a vivid visual that creates a dark, dangerous atmosphere effectively
well, your imagination is just one scary place, my friend!!! LOL :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2013

Thanks, Brooke. I am really grateful for your take on this.

And, yeah, my imagination isn't a place you want to hang around in for too long. But, it's me my muse requires to go there, to drag those dark images out into the light and put them to print. All anyone else need do is read it.

Comment from Sueellen11

Excellent

What a write, this is stunning, outstanding within the picture, what an imagination, Dean you have such great talent for rioting, ha ha I flat out getting a haiku to paper, I loved this one , les sings sueellen,,,, Sorry, I got no 6 stars

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2013

Thanks very much, Sueellen11, I appreciate that wonderful compliment. Don't feel bad, I've got no 'sixers' left either, LOL...

reply by Sueellen11 on 23-Aug-2013

I tried to add my picture and the picture of my book and it mucked up my page all my poems have my picture on them with my book, can you help me don't know why that happened had to delete my profile picture and book to get the poem page back to normal,

Comment from noura hossam el din

Excellent

cool i like it i really fellt the horror in it but you should make the sentences of every phrase more longer put it's really good how did you do the background and the music i hope you see my poem it's called the ugly princess i am new here and i am a beginner and i am very young

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013

Thank you for your opinion, and for taking the time to read it, noura hossam el din. I will check out your poem... Welcome to FanStory.

reply by noura hossam el din on 23-Aug-2013

please check it and tell what do you think soon

Comment from MM lives on :)

Exceptional

Dean, this is the one that deserves a 6 star buddy, haunting we will go rocked the vibe but this was a cadence driven delicacy of subtle fear and poetic vibe.

Brilliant presentation and poem...

6 skulls and a hatchet for nurse rachet~!

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013

Thanks very much, Christopher! I am very glad that you enjoyed it. It was sure fun to write!

Comment from tedanytime

Excellent

Maybe the poetic style will have some takers. It is an interesting idea, and there is always room for ideas.

I thought this verse a little dark, but really prefer light fare. The music has a mysterious tone which I liked as part of your presentation.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013

Thanks very much, tedanytime. No butterflies nor faery dust in my poetry, my friend... Not very often.

Always remember, in order to see the stars twinkling in the heavens, there must be darkness.

Thanks for reading.

reply by tedanytime on 22-Aug-2013

I understand.

reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013

:)
Good. I like all types of poetry, even spiritual. I write about my pets, family friends and experiences in life. But I prefer the darker, more sinister fare, myself...

Comment from Writingfundimension

Excellent

Kudos on your imaginative write and concept for a new poetry style. I have to say, you seem to have a very good relationship with your muse, my friend. This poem was a terrific read.

Warmest regards, Bev

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013

Thanks very much, Bev. He sure does keep me busy. Yeah, my muse is male, and extremely demanding!. Go figure...?

Thanks, again

reply by Writingfundimension on 22-Aug-2013

Well, of course it's male. What was I thinking? Sorry to be a bit sexist LOL.

You're very welcome, Dean.

:0) Bev

Comment from Twilightspire

Excellent

Holy mackerel! That was by far the best poem I've read in quite awhile! The visual background was stunning and your word choice was exquisite. An awesome description of the imaginative mind. Excellent job. If only I had a six star to send your way, you earned it.
-T.J.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013

Thanks, TJ, I appreciate the kind words and the sentiment concerning the "six". I run out of those damn six star reviews about 2 days after I get them back. There are just so many talented writers here on FS...

Six or not, I am very glad that you liked it.

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

This is a really good poem. I loved it and I'm out of a 6. The display is superb - but then you are a dab hand at this. A very imaginative poem and as you say at the end the place you take us to is your imagination. Well written and an enjoyable read. Regards Dorothy

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2013

Thank you very much, Dorothy. I appreciate it, as always.

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

Really like how you incorporate all the genres ( particularly like your nod to mystery- thank god the line did not read " it was a dark and stormy night") into your sing of imagination. Also validates all the places our imagination takes us.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Aug-2013

Hah, nope, no "dark & stormy nights" here, ravenblack!

Thanks for the read & review...