Comment from Rookette

Excellent

Another amazing piece by the one and only Dean Kuch! This was a great read and I'm not at all surprised by the Poem of the Month win! Indeed you are correct, there are so many reasons and incentives to chase our dreams, our goals, never should you base these on money alone. Greed is a dangerous, dangerous enemy!! xoLeslie

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

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reply by the author on 17-May-2016

Thanks for checking out my "revival", Leslie.
Many of the members who were here at the time of this poems release are gone now.
Sad, really...
I do appreciate it, my friend.

reply by Rookette on 17-May-2016

My pleasure! :)

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Exceptional

Hi Dear - No wonder this was a past Poem of the Month winner. It is stunning. A touch of the Moby Dick, I thought. Your internal rhyme carried on throughout is exceptional and the story wonderful. The only light relief was 'The adventurer, known conqueror, of fearsome beasts reviled, hurled a harpoon whistling a tune, which caused his men to smile.' They did not smile for long LOL. So glad you posted this again - a treat to read such an amazingly well written and enjoyable poem. Congratulations! Dorothy x

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

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reply by the author on 17-May-2016

Thanks for checking out my "revival", Dorothy. I appreciate you taking the time to read this.
Many of the members who were here at the time of this poems initial release are gone now, or simply didn't take the time required to read it. it is rather lengthy, LOL..
Sad, really...
But, you've read it now, and based on your wonderful comments and exceptional rating, I'd say it is fairly safe to assume you enjoyed what you've read. And THAT means more to me than anything else.
Thanks again, Dorothy.
With Gratitude,

~Dean :}

Comment from Kooky Clown

Excellent

I read this without looking to see who had versed it as I do with al the material I read.
Part of the way through I had the feeling that this along with the action graphics was good even great and the way it rhymed reminded me of someone YOU. What a great piece and another really great poem, most enjoyable.

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

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reply by the author on 17-May-2016

Thanks for checking out my "revival", Kookster. Many of the members who were here at the time of this poems release are gone now.
Sad, really...
I do appreciate it, my friend.

Comment from F. Wehr3

Excellent

Nice work on this poem. I can see why it won. Good solid rhyming quatrains. I love mythical beasts and the kraken has a ton folklore surrounding it in many different cultures. Good work, my friend.

Take care,
Russell

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

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reply by the author on 17-May-2016

Thanks for checking out my "revival", Russell. Many of the members who were here at the time of this poems release are gone now.
Sad, really...
I love H.P. Lovecraft and therefore, the Kraken lore.
I do appreciate the read, my friend.

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

I can see why you took first place for ooem of the month. Congratulations! I'm glad for your terrific accomplishment. This is a fascinating story poem about the sea. You have a lovely meter and good rhymes. Well done!

 Comment Written 17-May-2016

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reply by the author on 17-May-2016

Thanks for checking out my "revival", Joy. Many of the members who were here at the time of this poems release are gone now.
Sad, really...
I do appreciate it, my friend. :}

Comment from the angry bookworm

Excellent

Amazing poem! I loved how instead of using words you read every day you used words I'd never even heard before. (but I still got the idea) The flow and rhymes in the poem were beautiful. I especially love the message you give. I've never thought about that when I write something. I totally agree that it shouldn't be all about the money. You've got a great future ahead of you. Good luck to you. -the angry bookworm

 Comment Written 24-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Oct-2014

Thanks so much for digging this up and dusting it off, Bookworm. I sincerely appreciate your complimentary comments and review, my friend.

All the best to you! :}

Comment from poetbear

Excellent

Moby Dick would love this.
Grand and original.
Brilliantly written with a great image.
iT IS SMART AND PITHY. mAKES YOU THINBK AND WANT TO READ MORE.
iT IS TECHNICALLY SUPER IN EVERY POSSIBLE WAY!

 Comment Written 26-May-2014

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reply by the author on 27-May-2014

Thanks so much for all of the wonderful compliments, poetbear. I am truly glad you liked it!

Comment from Contests

A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for the recognition this post has received from the FanStory community. While this was not a Contest Committee decision, the committee recognizes this achievement with a seven star review.

 Comment Written 26-May-2014

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reply by the author on 26-May-2014

Thank you, it was an extreme honor to win last month, but two months in a row astounds me. I've never considered myself much of a poet, simply a story teller who writes stories in rhyme.

Thanks so much again!

Comment from Cajungirl

Exceptional

Brovo! What an absolutely wonderful poetic tale of adventures. I was right there on the sea. Outstanding read, my vote is yours. Best of luck, my friend.

 Comment Written 25-May-2014

Comment from Caressa_08

Excellent

A visual six for this one...You always seem to have that added touch in your poems of graphics that move, or come to life which add greatly to your poems that sometimes, I'm sorry, just can't read (too scary)...Though, this one interest me & too my husband, who lived a considerable amount of time on US Navy ships that were always deployed.

Appreciate the added author notes.

Caressa

 Comment Written 24-May-2014

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reply by the author on 24-May-2014

Thanks, Caressa_08, but his poem isn't even meant to be scary, so I'm unsure how you arrived there. It's simply a telling of a group of sea going men out to chase and capture an elusive beast, so that they may become rich. Nothing scary going on in this one, I assure you.

Thanks...

reply by Caressa_08 on 25-May-2014

No, this one isn't scary, as for me it's interesting folklore, these tales of the sea..Just meant some of your other poems.

Caressa

reply by Caressa_08 on 25-May-2014