A Picture's Worth a Thousand Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 15 "~All Hallow's Evil?~"A compilation of pictapoems from my portfolio
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Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is another interesting piece of writing that the author has created with this post. Witches have been around for a long time. I don't exactly know their origins, but it is definitely ancient. There have been shamans and medicine women about for a long time. The ancients even worshipped the female form as the life-giver.
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This is another interesting piece of writing that the author has created with this post. Witches have been around for a long time. I don't exactly know their origins, but it is definitely ancient. There have been shamans and medicine women about for a long time. The ancients even worshipped the female form as the life-giver.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2013
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That they did, Tomes my friend...
Thanks for your keen insights and the spot-on review!
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Take care.
Comment from vkmack
Magnificently magical, Dean. I admit to muting the music. Frankly, you scare the crap out of my, Dear Friend. And the sun has not made it's appearance here yet. lol Sooooo.
As I said, just a fabulous piece of work. Each stanza builds on the last to create a delightful All Hallow's Ball of various and sundry characters who really should not be dismissed as caricature. Your alliteration is delightful, especially in the witch stanza. The humor is wonderful, and it is there throughout. Yes, the Reaper is scary, and I love the image of Wolfie on the town.
You know, I'm in Texas, where Dia de los Muertos is part of the heritage, too. So we have parades and a true Mardi Gras atmosphere associated with Halloween. It's far from scary. Mariachi bands don't come off as creepy, and those homemade black and white cookies are delicious. I'm also Irish, so you're preaching to the choir on a lot of this. My people invented the original headless horseman. lol
Loved it, the notes are great for those who need them, and this is a superior piece of poetry. Please sir, can I have some more.
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Magnificently magical, Dean. I admit to muting the music. Frankly, you scare the crap out of my, Dear Friend. And the sun has not made it's appearance here yet. lol Sooooo.
As I said, just a fabulous piece of work. Each stanza builds on the last to create a delightful All Hallow's Ball of various and sundry characters who really should not be dismissed as caricature. Your alliteration is delightful, especially in the witch stanza. The humor is wonderful, and it is there throughout. Yes, the Reaper is scary, and I love the image of Wolfie on the town.
You know, I'm in Texas, where Dia de los Muertos is part of the heritage, too. So we have parades and a true Mardi Gras atmosphere associated with Halloween. It's far from scary. Mariachi bands don't come off as creepy, and those homemade black and white cookies are delicious. I'm also Irish, so you're preaching to the choir on a lot of this. My people invented the original headless horseman. lol
Loved it, the notes are great for those who need them, and this is a superior piece of poetry. Please sir, can I have some more.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2013
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Hah, I will do my best, vkmack.
I really appreciate your encouragement and the wonderful review. I absolutely adore the Irish, many of my descendants are from Ireland.
Thank you so much again. You've made my day a lot brighter. Now, it's going to be hard to write darkly, LOL...
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Oh, I'll bet you manage. lol
VK
Comment from justatuna
How did I know you would grace us with a Halloween poem. Didn't expect the history lesson. Pretty cool, actually. To me, all women are witches, but you can't help but love them. Another beautiful write, Dean. I am never disappointed when I read your work. There are few whose words flow like yours. Everything is subtle and intelligent. As good as anything I've read. Enjoy your candy.
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How did I know you would grace us with a Halloween poem. Didn't expect the history lesson. Pretty cool, actually. To me, all women are witches, but you can't help but love them. Another beautiful write, Dean. I am never disappointed when I read your work. There are few whose words flow like yours. Everything is subtle and intelligent. As good as anything I've read. Enjoy your candy.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2013
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Hah, thanks so much justatuna, and believe me, I sure will!
You yourself have a safe and Happy Halloween!
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I give out rocks.
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Comment from joneau2
Another of your extravaganza writes, so well done ... a production. I found your notes very interesting. Yes, I agree that there are witches. In fact, my wife often refers to some of female acquaintances as a witch, e.g., "What a witch she is!" Ha, ha.
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Another of your extravaganza writes, so well done ... a production. I found your notes very interesting. Yes, I agree that there are witches. In fact, my wife often refers to some of female acquaintances as a witch, e.g., "What a witch she is!" Ha, ha.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2013
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Hah, mine too, joneau2. Must be one of those "female things", huh, LOL?
Thanks for the great review, my friend. Much appreciated!
Comment from Green Lake Girl
I must confess, I braced myself before reading this poem. But there was no need. I thoroughly enjoyed this (surprisingly) light-hearted poem you wrote. Great wind noise, and loved the seductive witch. As always, I appreciate your author's notes. You may as well learn something while you're entertained. As usual, very well done.
(If you feel like being scared half to death, read Bev's latest chapter, "Wiyaphe Moon." I'm still quaking!)
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I must confess, I braced myself before reading this poem. But there was no need. I thoroughly enjoyed this (surprisingly) light-hearted poem you wrote. Great wind noise, and loved the seductive witch. As always, I appreciate your author's notes. You may as well learn something while you're entertained. As usual, very well done.
(If you feel like being scared half to death, read Bev's latest chapter, "Wiyaphe Moon." I'm still quaking!)
Comment Written 30-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2013
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Oh, I will, and thanks for the heads-up!
Also, thanks for reading this one for me, I really appreciate the glowing review!
Comment from Cookie333
Woot woot! Yay, the plug in worked Dean and I was able to listen to the accompanying sound with this one. I didn't find it distracting at all, if it had words I might have...
I enjoy your author notes as much as I do your pieces, I always learn some 'cool' stuff,
thank you my friend,
karen
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2013
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Woot woot! Yay, the plug in worked Dean and I was able to listen to the accompanying sound with this one. I didn't find it distracting at all, if it had words I might have...
I enjoy your author notes as much as I do your pieces, I always learn some 'cool' stuff,
thank you my friend,
karen
Comment Written 30-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2013
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Thanks for reading and giving me your opinions om it, Karen. I really appreciate that!
Comment from write hand blue
Hi dean, you have presented us with another of your well crafted poems.
Written to the standard that we have come to associate with your work. This is most informative and entertaining.
I come from Pendle witch country, Burnley, North of England UK. Where we have a rich history of witch trials.
Your extensive special effects deserve special praise. Because I'm experiencing a lot of trouble at the moment just trying to but a few black diamonds on a poem.
:) mel.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2013
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Hi dean, you have presented us with another of your well crafted poems.
Written to the standard that we have come to associate with your work. This is most informative and entertaining.
I come from Pendle witch country, Burnley, North of England UK. Where we have a rich history of witch trials.
Your extensive special effects deserve special praise. Because I'm experiencing a lot of trouble at the moment just trying to but a few black diamonds on a poem.
:) mel.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2013
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Thanks, Mel...I really appreciate it.
I've been experiencing some problems here as well, of late. I have every confidence that Tom ;n; them will get them all ironed out.
Thanks again!
Comment from barkingdog
I wish people would let Halloween be just for fun. So many seem to think it's a time for vandalism.
Great poem, Dean. Fine rhyming quatrains.
In first stansa you repeated 'with': as they state firmly with with tongues in cheek
Nice alliteration:
-wretched witches wake
rhyme pair: quiver, shiver
internal rhyme: play/away
The werewolf sounds friendly with slicked back hair and the undead shuffle could be fun. Does the werewolf dance? LOL
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I wish people would let Halloween be just for fun. So many seem to think it's a time for vandalism.
Great poem, Dean. Fine rhyming quatrains.
In first stansa you repeated 'with': as they state firmly with with tongues in cheek
Nice alliteration:
-wretched witches wake
rhyme pair: quiver, shiver
internal rhyme: play/away
The werewolf sounds friendly with slicked back hair and the undead shuffle could be fun. Does the werewolf dance? LOL
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Comment Written 30-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2013
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Thanks so much, BD. I've since replaced that second "with", with the word I'd intended to be there in the first place, "cruel."
Thanks for the "head-up" on the typo, and the fantastic review!
Comment from Dawn Munro
Hey, Dean, this is a hoot! My favorite part of this wonderful poem is the third stanza - "If werewolves dressed, did their very best..." LOL!!! Fabulous!
Okay, one typo though - check the first stanza, second line - you have two "withs"
It.'s always such a pleasure to read your poems, my friend. :) HAPPY HAUNTING!
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Hey, Dean, this is a hoot! My favorite part of this wonderful poem is the third stanza - "If werewolves dressed, did their very best..." LOL!!! Fabulous!
Okay, one typo though - check the first stanza, second line - you have two "withs"
It.'s always such a pleasure to read your poems, my friend. :) HAPPY HAUNTING!
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Comment Written 30-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2013
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Hah, thanks Dawn, I'll get on that. I am glad you liked it...typos and all, LOL...