Comment from Alan K Pease

Excellent

You have worked this minute poem rather well though the chosen format and rhyme scheme. Wherever evil lurks in the hearts of men, the "Shadow" knows.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Many used to enjoy those old radio broadcasts of Mystery Theater which often carried the Shadow series. I still listen to them on an old time radio website which features them.

Thanks for the comments.

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

Although this piece is published incognito, it has a definite trademark! You have imbued the minute poem with an eerie sense of echo. The result is sufficiently atmospheric to raise the hairs on the back of one's neck! Much enjoyed!

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

I've truly done my best to remain anonymous in this contest, Tony. I suppose it's just the way I write and often look at things that make readers suspect who I am. That and the topic, of course.

Thanks very much for your time spent reading and reviewing this. It was a pleasure to receive your feedback.

Comment from Dom G Robles

Excellent

A contest entry. The poem is presented in a prescribed format. It is the bone of the contest. It is elegant, rhyming aabb, ccdd and so on. The rhyme and rhythm are indeed excellent. And the picture accompanying is superb. The poem depicts a cemetery where the dead are buried and inscribed. I love the poem. It reminds me of a poem: "In Flanders field the puppy's ... "Congratulations. Dom

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Thank you, Dom. I'm very happy you enjoyed it, and I appreciate your review.

Comment from victor 66

Excellent

I love the illustration that accompanies your minute poem. When I would go out driving with a girlfriend, I'd park in the cemetery where my father was buried. It both inspired tentativeness as well sentiment. So, these young ladies were susceptible to me and I married one of them.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

See? Inspiration can truly be found in some of the strangest places, contrary to popular belief.

Thanks very much for your review.

reply by victor 66 on 04-Apr-2015

Yes, I believe fiddling in "Fiddler's Field" was most successful. You are most welcome.

reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Thanks. :}

Comment from Chrisfiore

Excellent

Greetings author,

This is a very fine effort submitted for the Minute poem contest. I think the regiments of this writing style were classically done with a masterful style. You have very well succeeded with this effort. I feel we have a winner! My best to you. ;- ) Chrisfiore

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Thank you, Chisfiore, I'm very pleased that you think so. All I can do is give my best effort and hope the voters see it the same way when the time comes, if anyone bothers to vote at all.

Your encouraging comments are sincerely appreciated.

Comment from lakeport

Excellent

In fiddlers field, indeed that's a wonderful expressed poem, nice in form, I enjoyed reading it, Good luck at the contest, God bless you. lakeport.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Thank you, lakeport. I very much appreciate your review.

reply by lakeport on 04-Apr-2015

you are very welcome. Lakeport.

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Where moonlight does the strangest things -
old ghosts she brings,
out from their tombs,
death's barren wombs...
Tombs as barren wombs I love.....I love this minute poem
God bless

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Thank you, kiwijenny. I'm very happy that you enjoyed reading this, and I appreciate your encouragement.

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi anon - this is a very good Minute Poem - were you on time for the contest? Hope so! Written correctly with the required 60 syllables in the right format. I get the impression that Fiddler's Field is a cemetery and wonder about it being a place where evil thrives. But there is no question this piece is well written. Warm regards Dorothyx

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

It's about old family secrets, Dorothy -- those that many families wish would stay buried but somehow always find a way to rear their ugly heads over time.

The contest isn't available for voting until 2:00 am Eastern Time, so I believe I made it with time to spare.

Thanks for your review.

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Hi there, mystery poet...

The subject matter you have chosen for this piece work very well for the format.

The tone is suitably eerie. Very well presented - perfect image for the matter.

An excellent entry to the competition and best of luck,
GMG

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Thanks, G-Man. I've got a sneaking suspicion that I'm gonna need all the luck that I can get. Call it...a hunch.

Have a nice, relaxing Easter Sunday, my friend. :}

Comment from Ekim777

Excellent

Your images and metaphor weave in easily into the web of your macabre thoughts. It follows the 19th century Gothic tradition. Personified by Edgar Allen Poe and Baudelaire; "I am a cemetery even abhorred by the moon." -Ekim777

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Both poets I aspire to write like myself, Ekim. Thank you very much for your thoughtful and encouraging review.