Comment from Jackarrie

Excellent

Hi Dean
I see you have dedicated this poem to all who love dark poetry. As you know am not a fan. But I cannot help loving your creative writing. First in the use of the English language. In this poem, I do love the fact about writing to release pain and whatever is disturbing you. The presentation of your work is always brilliant.

Well done
Mary

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2015

Thank you, Mary. That's very kind of you to say.
I certainly appreciate your thoughtful comments.
Thanks so much for reading...

Always with respect
~Dean

Comment from Day Z Chayn

Exceptional

Hey Dean,

Deranged denizen amongst the recent dead,
Placing phantasms in my head;
Irksome incubus at my chest
Gives me naught but dire duress.

Nice to see this spate of virulent verse;
When I wretch convulsively
Don't call 9-1-1-
Just send a hearse.

Great one, Dean. You've always been a master with (not so subtle) disaster, in all guises and disguises.

Blessings,
Shane

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2015

Hahaha, thank you, Shane, and I like he poetic reply. Perhaps you'll post it in the book?
Hey, why not?
I deeply appreciate the complimentary comments and the very generous six star rating.

Always with respect

~Dean :}

reply by Day Z Chayn on 29-Oct-2015

If u haven't already, look for a poem entitled 'CONJURER'S GAME' in that book. ~Shane~

reply by the author on 29-Oct-2015

I will do that, Shane. I may have already read it but I will check.

~Dean

Comment from amada

Excellent

"Thoughts should not be kept in cages ..." What a beautiful tender and at the same time thrilling thought. To think that we are immortal in the lines we write...what a gift.

 Comment Written 27-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2015

Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Amada. I deeply appreciate it, as always.

With gratitude

~Dean

Comment from Unspoken94

Excellent

Dean, what I especially appreciate in your "dark" poetry is your vocabulary: Castigation, angst and arcane among a few. The thought of taking our thoughts with us may be debatable. What I think we take to the grave is what we have left to others and your poetry is truly a legacy. Nice work here. -Bill

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2015

Thank you very much for taking the time to read my work and offer your feedback on it, Bill, first and foremost. I also deeply appreciate your complimentary comments.

While composing this, I pondered the possible reasons poets like Poe wrote. As an avid fan, I know full well how much heartache Poe suffered over the loss of many women he dearly loved (some might even say, cherished instead), and why he simply didn't take such moribund thoughts with him secretly to his grave. The reasons are quite clear to me, and are many of the same reasons I write as I do. To expel those festering, gnawing, ever-clawing personal demons from his tormented spirit and soul. It's best to drag them out-- licking and screaming into the light--to expose them than it is to allow them to remain bottled up--caged deep inside.

Again, thank you for your valuable time and your thoughtful review as well.

Always with respect
~Dean

Comment from rameypa

Exceptional

This was an amazing piece. Thanks for sharing. Death is somewhat of a different perspective for us all. You captured mine very well. Again to me an amazing piece.

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2015

Thank you for your generous six star rating and spot-on review, Rameypa. I think it's this way for many of us. I'm deeply grateful for your thoughtful comments and positive feedback.

Always with respect
~Dean :}

Comment from The Sleeping Tiger

Exceptional

This poem gives me chills. You constructed it so exceptionally that I HAD to rate it six stars. The pictures perfectly represented the poem, amazing work!

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2015

Thank you for your generous six star rating and spot-on review, TST. I think it's this way for many of us. I'm deeply grateful for your thoughtful comments and positive feedback.

Always with respect
~Dean :}

reply by The Sleeping Tiger on 27-Oct-2015

It's really no problem as you deserved them :)

Comment from bard owl

Exceptional

Such touching tragedy - the idea that thoughts are left unspoken and carried to the grave. And haunting thoughts of the living that conjour sorrow and pain that cannot be escaped. Often even sleep doesn't numb or erase the torture.

I must say you have chosen very melancholy music. That, together with your words, reminds of some of the work by Edgar Allan Poe. In so many of his works, there is an underlying melancholy.

You have penned another six-star worthy poem. I always look forward to reading your work.

Blessings to you (and sweet dreams),
Linda

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2015

Thank you for your generous six star rating and spot-on review, Linda. I think it's this way for many of us. I'm deeply grateful for your thoughtful comments and positive feedback.

Always with respect
Pleasant Screams... ;}
~Dean :}

Comment from ciliverde

Excellent

Wow, a book of Dark Poetry? I've never tried it, maybe I should, how fun to think of a Fanstorian book.
Your poem here is rife with your usual diabolical descriptions, flowing smoothly and eerily to the tufted bed. Question: does a tufted bed mean a coffin?

I just had a thought about the word "myopic" today. I thought to include it in a poem I started composing today (Love's myopic gaze).
Anyway, back to YOUR poem...(ahem)...it's awesome! From the myopic musings, to the arcane chants, to the wonderful line "Oh, joyous fools, beware your flanks" it is wonderfully descriptive evoking clear images.

I also love your use of a quill to write, with your elegant touch of archaic language (which you know I love).
Well done!
Carol

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Oct-2015

Thank you, Carol, and you should try it. It's quite liberating...truly.
As for your query concerning A Tufted Bed, yes, it is intended to mean a plushly lined coffin.
I too love archaic language, although not everyone shares our love of it. That's okay, though. We all have a right to like or dislike what we choose. Being a huge fan of Poe, I find archaic English adds a depth--an additional layer of sadness, if you will. But that's if it is used properly.
Thanks so much again for taking the time to read and review my work. As always, your comments are deeply appreciated.

Always with respect
~Dean

reply by ciliverde on 26-Oct-2015

Not everyone shares our love of archaic language? But how could that be?? I did get called out on it recently, I think it was Pantygynt. I had to agree he was right, in that case :)

reply by the author on 26-Oct-2015

I've been called out on a couple of occasions for this poem as well, Carol. One even went as far as calling the language "pretentious". Well, it isn't mean to be any more pretentious than Poe's stunning classic, The Raven." I felt it conveyed the message quite clearly.

Thanks again!

~Dean ;}

reply by ciliverde on 26-Oct-2015

Are you serious? Pretentious?!!? I think not. I hope you laughed that off, it is anything but.
Methinks it's the green-eyed monster raising it's head in thy direction. ;)

reply by the author on 26-Oct-2015

Hahaha, perhaps, Carol.
I did laugh it off, in fact. I told them I had as much right to express my feelings as I saw fit as anyone else has.
Oh well, it is what it is...

~Dean :}

Comment from Dom G Robles

Exceptional

Excellent, my friend. I will say it again as I said it before. I saw in your writing the creation of Edgar Alan Poe. Need I say it again? Maybe not anymore. The rhyme and rhythm are tops! My sincere congratulations. Dom

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2015

Thank you for your generous six star rating and spot-on review, Dom. I think it's this way for many of us. Whenever something I've written is mentioned in conjunction with Poe's brilliant work, it truly makes my day just a little bit brighter. I'm deeply grateful for your thoughtful comments and positive feedback.

Always with respect
~Dean :}

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

Even Ben Franklin stated that everyone should leave behind something in writing. It is a lasting legacy. The creature at the top of the page has been featured in my nightmares more than once.

 Comment Written 26-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 27-Oct-2015

Thanks so much for reading and commenting, Seaglass. I deeply appreciate it, as always.

With gratitude

~Dean