Comment from GE Parson

Excellent

My Friend, where DO you get all this type of information?
Very in interesting though I must say.

Halloween use to be a fun time wen I was a kid about 65 yrs ago, but gradually some of the treats started including sharp mouth cutting objects in the candy etc, so that today before the kids start eating it, they are advise to take it to a special place to have it xrayed.

Well have a scary Halloween,
Your Friend, Jerry

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013

Yes, in the times in which we live today, you can't be too careful when it comes to our children's safety. There are a lot of weird people out there!

Thanks, GE Parson!

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Excellent

Geez! I barely go outside my door at night.
The cemetery-no way.
Very skilfully written and with a powerful message- the cemetery is not the haunt of the living-especially after dark.
What a freakishly scary tale. One more thing we need to keep our kids safe from.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013

Thanks so much, seken58!

Comment from Father Flaps

Excellent

Hi Dean
This is an excellent entry for the Halloween Poetry contest. Top notch presentation, as usual. But I have to say, I always mute the music so I can concentrate on the poem.
I wonder why Bobby Payne hated the citizens of Derry so much? He went to a lot of work to frighten them and ruin Halloween for all the kids... digging up graves, opening coffins, gathering bones, and paying a witch for her magic potion. Talk about zombies! That's quite an image, skeletons dancing in the village square.
I enjoyed the author notes about the legend of Mulwood Cemetery. Two ghost stories for the price of one! Did you make this up, or is it an actual legend?
I like to copy and paste phrases or lines when I review a poem, but I can't do that with your poetry presentation.
Nicely penned! Good Luck in the contest.
cheers
Kimbob

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013

Hey, Kimbob, thanks for checking this one out for me, and for your excellent feed back!

Yes, that's one of the draw backs to this type of format. It's actually looked at by the editor as a single picture, and the words are embedded in that picture.
The myth never mentioned what prompted Robert to hate his hometown so much. I simply went with the information I had. Maybe he was ridiculed and made fun of for some abnormality he suffered from.
In any event, he disappeared and was never seen again...

Thanks so much, again! I'm very pleased to know that you enjoyed it!

Comment from Sueellen11

Excellent

You are a master,,, great write and entry into the contest,,, yes a scary Halloween story,,, your notes were excellent,,, added more suspense to your story,,, excellent Dean,,, you got my vote,,,, blessings,,, ,,Sueellen

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013

Hah, thanks so much, Sueellen11, you're always one of my most ardent supporters for what it is I try to do. Don't think for one second that it's not appreciated!

Comment from write hand blue

Exceptional

Hi Dean, your silhouette picture in vivid colors is well matched with the music.

Then we come to the poetry such an interesting tale with a unique Irish flavour.

Easily worth a six. You have a winner here.

:) mel.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013

Thanks very much, write hand blue (Mel...). I am very happy that you think so, at least!

Comment from Macsween

Excellent

Very good Dean. Another fine submission. Nicely written- very spooky with a great rhythmic flow of words. Your poems are always excellent and this is very good. I like the colours on the picture, the deep red seems to compliment the piece. This is a fine contest entry and should do very well. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013

Thanks for your gracious comments, Macsween, and for the good luck wishes as well. I have a feeling, I'm gonna' need them!

Comment from Mike Momba

Excellent

i liked the format and graphic presentation wording, flow and these: upon quiet quilted valley; satiate some need; all Hallows's eve arrive with glee; arrive with glee;

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2013

Thanks so much, Mike!

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is very well written, dean, you did an excellent job writing this halloween poem with the new play of words i've got a bone to pick with you. i enjoyed reading it. good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2013

Thanks very much sweet. I'm happy that you liked it!

Comment from rama devi

Excellent

An outstanding entry for this particular contest. Excellent flow and rhyming. the mixed meter works well--sounds super read aloud, especially with all the internal rhyming (well timed!)

Usually I would copy the text and applaud all the poetic devices but since it is embedded in the artwork (a fine composition for presentation, by the way), I cannot do it. Needless to say, I noticed the nuances and applaud them.

Also noticed one typo--

TICK should be TRICK for trick or treat.

Maybe also consider using a hyphen there:

trick-or-treating

Thanks for sharing the legend, too.

Best of luck in the contest...a strong entry!

Warmly, rd

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2013

Thanks so much, rama devi, I will correct that typo, straight away. You're right about the hyphens, as well, I believe they should be included.

Thanks so much again for your wonderful review...

reply by rama devi on 26-Sep-2013

My pleasure. Best wishes, rd

Comment from madhatter1977

Excellent

Really good Halloween ghost story, Dean in a poem. Like the peaceful music and it's a familiar story, but well told in a poem format. Most impressive. Best wishes, Pete :)

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2013

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2013

Thanks very much, Pete, for your feedback on this. I really appreciate it!