Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

I have read my versions of the Jack the Ripper murders, and with so many discrepancies in the actual files, there was never anyway of knowing the truth. But that doesn't keep us from wondering and imagining. Great job, as always, of leaving us that one more element of question. Thanks for another engrossing poetic tale.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2014

Thanks a bunch, Ric. I appreciate the kind comments.

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

How gory is this! My problem is the first person POV. If he's dead at the end, how can tell his own story? I love the probable truth that he got off on his first killing. If his first hadn't come for him, he would be another serial killer-oops, the real Ripper was just that.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014

Because, he isn't dead...he's undead. He's been transformed into a blood-sucker by the very girl whose life he attempted to take. That's the myth, anyway, that the reason they never caught him was because he became a vampire.

Thanks for your opinions and the review, Spit. Read it again, and you'll catch the clues...

reply by Spitfire on 23-Feb-2014

Thanks for the insight. I get it now. What a scary imagination you have!

reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014

Always a pleasure, Shari. And, yes, my muse is very...eerie. Heh-heh.

Comment from Acquired Taste

Exceptional

This is amazing. Beautiful written and crafted so very well.

Am a fan of the genre and feel the Ripper is one of the most terrifying killers in history. This piqued my interest in revisiting the story.

Thanks so much. AT=/

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2014

Thanks for such an excellent review, AT=/, I genuinely appreciate it!

Comment from forestport12

Exceptional

Wow! I'm speechless. I don't even kknow what to say. I clicked this and was absorbed by it without knowing the generous member dollars offered. I like the fact that made this a story, a vivid one of concrete images and heart wrenching verbs and adjectives. Spellbinding is how best to defines this. Move over Poe! Stan

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2014

Hah, well, Old Edgar might just have a thing or two to say about that, Stan. I'm very glad that you think so, anyhow.

Thanks so much for the awesome review!

Comment from marijmd

Excellent

murder gets it in the end? But I like the way you add this element of mysterious masters into the mix - the marionette pulled by evil strings.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2014

Thanks for your thoughts and the review, marijmd. It's appreciated.

Comment from DonandVicki

Excellent

A very haunting poetic verse about Jack the Ripper. The stanzas read very well and flow from one to another. The story also has good rhythm. A very scary work. Don

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2014

Thanks a million, Don! Much obliged...

Comment from Gungalo

Excellent

Yikes Dean, another of your famous really scary poems that I shall not forget. SIgh you are the definite master of these kinds of writes.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014

Thanks for the wonderful review, Gungalo, I appreciate you weighing in on this one. I do try hard, I'll say that much.

reply by Gungalo on 23-Feb-2014

LOL Dean.

Comment from pbroussard209

Excellent

Great horror poem, I loved the twist in this tale one I had never heard before. but you are right it makes for interesting food for thought.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2014

Thanks so much for checking out my work, pbroussard209. I truly appreciate the kind comments and review!

Comment from Darkhorse555

Exceptional

watching her life force wash away what an image dear friend dazzled me sideways welcome back not seen you in a while beautifully crafted excellently penned piece

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2014

Hah ha, thanks so much, my dark fiend! I'm so glad that you liked this one!

Comment from Marillion

Excellent

What a chilling picture, Dean, accompanied by chilling music and a chilling text about someone I find fascinating. I've even done a midnight walk in London to the sites of his murders, most of which is newer construction, but a few places where it still looks like it did. Well done, my friend.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, Marillion. It's great to receive a review from a talented author such as yourself. I appreciate it!

reply by Marillion on 23-Feb-2014

My pleasure. I'm sorry I can't review more.

reply by the author on 23-Feb-2014

Hey, we do what we can. That's all anyone can ask for, right?

Thanks so much again...