The Wayward Adventurer
Seeking fame on the seven seas.127 total reviews
Comment from L.M.Mullins
Great Graphics ( you come up with the greatest toys) and an even greater write. Very well crafted from start to finish. The length of the write vanishes quickly as your drawn into the tale.
L.M.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Great Graphics ( you come up with the greatest toys) and an even greater write. Very well crafted from start to finish. The length of the write vanishes quickly as your drawn into the tale.
L.M.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Thank, L.M., I truly appreciate that. It's good to know that the length was not a distraction for you. I'm very pleased that you were entertained, that's the main objective.
Thanks so much again!
Comment from chasennov
The Wayward Adventurer.' This is an excellent poem you have created here, Dean. The more I read, the more I wanted. It is also a window on the seafaring world, and the often proclaimed treasure hunts. Well done.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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The Wayward Adventurer.' This is an excellent poem you have created here, Dean. The more I read, the more I wanted. It is also a window on the seafaring world, and the often proclaimed treasure hunts. Well done.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Thank you very much, chasennov. I really appreciate your review and generous rating.
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You are most welcome, Dean.
Comment from Ridley Williams
Hey Dean,
First of all, excellent graphics! And the story, which was highly entertaining, brought to mind an old saying about f------ with the bull, and getting the horn, lol. I appreciated your message of caution about dreams, and greed...Truer words could not be spoken. The piece read well, without any rough points, which made it a pleasure to assimilate...nice work. Hey, I hope you have a wonderful day, later, Bill
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Hey Dean,
First of all, excellent graphics! And the story, which was highly entertaining, brought to mind an old saying about f------ with the bull, and getting the horn, lol. I appreciated your message of caution about dreams, and greed...Truer words could not be spoken. The piece read well, without any rough points, which made it a pleasure to assimilate...nice work. Hey, I hope you have a wonderful day, later, Bill
Comment Written 11-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Thanks so much, Bill, I truly am grateful for such a stellar review, my friend. I'm pleased that you liked this one!
Comment from CR Delport
Yeah, sometimes greed can make you loose sight of your dreams. I am too scared of water to go onto the open ocean. This is very well written.
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Yeah, sometimes greed can make you loose sight of your dreams. I am too scared of water to go onto the open ocean. This is very well written.
Comment Written 11-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Thanks for your kind remarks, CR Delport. Much obliged.
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
Greed robs the mind; money can blind the import of your dreams.
Don't lose your sight -- do what is right -- no matter how it seems.
Whoops! I feel seasick - a great poem, Dean - I guess we'd all lose sight of what's right when it comes to riches, but there's no fear of any coming my way - I have all the riches I want in loving and being loved.
great internal rhyming as well as the usual -
margaret
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Greed robs the mind; money can blind the import of your dreams.
Don't lose your sight -- do what is right -- no matter how it seems.
Whoops! I feel seasick - a great poem, Dean - I guess we'd all lose sight of what's right when it comes to riches, but there's no fear of any coming my way - I have all the riches I want in loving and being loved.
great internal rhyming as well as the usual -
margaret
Comment Written 11-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Thanks, Margaret, as I do. My wife is my heroine! I'm very glad you liked this, thanks for weighing in on it for me.
Comment from evilynne
I loved the poem, the moral message, and the entire story. I also enjoyed your notations at the end. Greed has certainly done many a person in. Your work reads well and was easy for the writer to understand. The included pictures were great. I am sorry but I do not have any more 6 star ratings remaining at this time. I wish I did! As a matter of fact, I would like to give you 7!
I loved it the first time and love it again! Congrats on the win! Evi
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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I loved the poem, the moral message, and the entire story. I also enjoyed your notations at the end. Greed has certainly done many a person in. Your work reads well and was easy for the writer to understand. The included pictures were great. I am sorry but I do not have any more 6 star ratings remaining at this time. I wish I did! As a matter of fact, I would like to give you 7!
I loved it the first time and love it again! Congrats on the win! Evi
Comment Written 11-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Thanks, evilynne, and no worries about the six star rating, it isn't necessary. The fact that you enjoyed it, and it entertained you, is reward enough for me, my friend. Thanks again!
Comment from Mike Battaglia
Mr. Kuch, my good sir...
You have touched upon a bias of mine--metaphors pertaining to the sea--and you have done it with no less that what I have come to expect from you: masterful aplomb. You've crafted a romantic adventure story here... but have you? Ahh.. good sir, I see through you. There is more going on here than simple sea-faring monster-hunting, and I have seen through your charade with a coy grin. What doth dwell within you, Mr. Kuch sir?
This is a different poem that what I have read of you previously. Deeper. More thought provoking. I've been following you for a while now, and I can see your growth on the page. You no longer hide so much behind you ghoulish whimsy or your clever theatrics (although they still make your writing stand apart as a wonderful trademark). You bleed more now. The poem you wrote about your mother dying... that was raw. I bookcased it because I felt the power within it--the full power of what you have inside. And the more I read of you of late, the more I see it come out. You are clever, sir, I will give you that, and I absolutely adore your 'dead henrys.' You entertain me, make me ponder, teach me things I never knew through your history lessons... And all of that I have seen within this epic poem.
I will not say I enjoyed it. I will not say I was delighted to read it. I will not say I loved it, for while I did, that is not what I got out of this. I got something much deeper than that, sir, beneath and in between the words. You are a fantastic writer. Do not let your writing languish as a mere hobby. Do something with it.
Sincerely,
--Mike
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Mr. Kuch, my good sir...
You have touched upon a bias of mine--metaphors pertaining to the sea--and you have done it with no less that what I have come to expect from you: masterful aplomb. You've crafted a romantic adventure story here... but have you? Ahh.. good sir, I see through you. There is more going on here than simple sea-faring monster-hunting, and I have seen through your charade with a coy grin. What doth dwell within you, Mr. Kuch sir?
This is a different poem that what I have read of you previously. Deeper. More thought provoking. I've been following you for a while now, and I can see your growth on the page. You no longer hide so much behind you ghoulish whimsy or your clever theatrics (although they still make your writing stand apart as a wonderful trademark). You bleed more now. The poem you wrote about your mother dying... that was raw. I bookcased it because I felt the power within it--the full power of what you have inside. And the more I read of you of late, the more I see it come out. You are clever, sir, I will give you that, and I absolutely adore your 'dead henrys.' You entertain me, make me ponder, teach me things I never knew through your history lessons... And all of that I have seen within this epic poem.
I will not say I enjoyed it. I will not say I was delighted to read it. I will not say I loved it, for while I did, that is not what I got out of this. I got something much deeper than that, sir, beneath and in between the words. You are a fantastic writer. Do not let your writing languish as a mere hobby. Do something with it.
Sincerely,
--Mike
Comment Written 11-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Well thank you very much, Mike. I could extend the same sentiments to you, dear friend, about allowing your wonderful talents as a writer to languish. You have exceptional talent yourself, and if you aren't already a published author, whether it be poetry or prose, I'd certainly be surprised. You would be doing the world a grave injustice by not doing so, depriving them of your unique insight and perspective of the world around you.
It is reviews like yours -- like this one -- that always keep me reaching higher, trying that much harder the next time 'round. And for that, sir, I am immensely grateful.
Your friend, most sincerely,
~Dean
Comment from daeneam
All your poems are amazing! I am always entertained and it made me imagine places I have never been. It is as if I was watching Sinbad and his adventures. I also felt tired after reading the poem and watching the graphics. Nice work! c", Mae
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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All your poems are amazing! I am always entertained and it made me imagine places I have never been. It is as if I was watching Sinbad and his adventures. I also felt tired after reading the poem and watching the graphics. Nice work! c", Mae
Comment Written 11-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Hah, well, hopefully I didn't wear you out too badly, Mae. I have even more shenanigans still up my sleeves yet, lol. Keep your stamina up and rearin' to go. It won't be long now.
In all seriousness, I really appreciate you and your wonderful compliments. Thanks a million!
Comment from Jackarrie
Hi Dean
Absolutely brilliant presentation as usual, you have such a talent, I admire.
Greed robs the mind; money can blind the import of your dreams.
Don't lose your sight -- do what is right -- no matter how it seems.
Like travelers lost, who weigh the costs, then chase elusive creatures,
allowing oceans to sway devotions, drowning their brightest features.
a great message in this piece of fantastic work.
well done. Mary
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Hi Dean
Absolutely brilliant presentation as usual, you have such a talent, I admire.
Greed robs the mind; money can blind the import of your dreams.
Don't lose your sight -- do what is right -- no matter how it seems.
Like travelers lost, who weigh the costs, then chase elusive creatures,
allowing oceans to sway devotions, drowning their brightest features.
a great message in this piece of fantastic work.
well done. Mary
Comment Written 11-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Thanks so much, Mary. I truly appreciate you taking time out to read it, and fro your wonderful comments as well.
Comment from RGstar
A lot of good work gone into this long lined aabb structure. Fantastic image. I would have loved to read this in free verse with a taste of sea-language,with your good story telling skills, yet take nothing away from the great work you put in.
Bravo.
Good day to you, good work
RGstar
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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A lot of good work gone into this long lined aabb structure. Fantastic image. I would have loved to read this in free verse with a taste of sea-language,with your good story telling skills, yet take nothing away from the great work you put in.
Bravo.
Good day to you, good work
RGstar
Comment Written 11-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 11-Apr-2014
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Thank so much, RGStar, I truly appreciate that. I rarely write free verse, but I may try one much like you mentioned here. It could be a great deal of fun!