Comment from Lulube

Exceptional

No don't get me wrong, I did read your poem and wasn't too bad, but reading your notes and your surprising humor is where this 6 stars comes in. You are one funny sick guy. Love ya. You brought me a great laughter this afternoon.

good work
What's that smell?

I'll see ya at the holiday spot

lol

lulube

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013

Hah, thanks a bunch, Lulube. I'm really glad you liked this one, notes and all, LOL!

:)

reply by Lulube on 05-Nov-2013

You had me in a good chuckle with this one.

lulube

Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

Dean, your penchant for the macabre is all over this write. I have an odd take on "ghosts". I don't believe they exist, but rather what is mistaken as ghosts are disembodied demons who are half human and half spirit.(Gen.6 and Jude 1) When the human host dies, the eternal spirit half must seek another living host. Jesus permitted them to go into the pigs. Crafted well for the desired effect. :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

Thank you so much fro the wonderful review, your insights and opinions, and for that great information as well, GracieAnn. I truly appreciate it...

Comment from cephira

Exceptional

Awesome, Dean! You told a complete story here with just a few lines! The images of the darkness, the scowling citizens, and the artwork all made for a chilling read! And the author's notes!!! Splendidly spooky!
Cephira

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

Hey, thanks a bunch, cephira! I sincerely appreciate that kind and generous review.

I wish fans of my poetry had as much passion for my prose. Currently, in the Story of the Month contest going on now, my short story, 'Right Down the Drain" is getting slaughtered in the voting. Oh well, I always have my poetry, LOL...

reply by cephira on 05-Nov-2013

I completely understand!!! I get more 6ers on my poetry than my novel even though I spend waaaay more time and effort on the novel. Weird. I think it's mostly due to the fact that most reviewers want a quick read to earn the $...I can them cent whores. Bad, I know. Just know I feel your pain! Best of luck & I'll check out your story now that I'm back in FS land. :-)

reply by cephira on 05-Nov-2013

Meant - I *call* them cent whores. Lol. Ok..I need some zzzz.

Comment from Gert sherwood

Exceptional

Hi Dean,
first thank you for your authors Notes
You certainly know and yes have talent to write a poem to enhance this very freighting legend of Raven's Fare.
No it's not a place for me to vacation in.

Gert

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

Thanks so much, Gert, I always can count on you for encouragement and the best support there is!

I wish fans of my poetry had as much passion for my prose. Currently, my story,"Right Down the Drain" is being slaughtered in the Story of the Month contest. Oh well, you cn't win 'em all, right?

reply by Gert sherwood on 05-Nov-2013

You are welcomeDean
My Dad would always say he would like to see me win( he was the kind of dad) that wanted me to be a winner.)

If you don't win just kick your own butt and kid ( I know you try your best)

Ger

Comment from allborn66

Excellent

This is a wonderful poem. You communicate your theme well. You create a creepy tone. The word choice is strong. I enjoyed the notes.
Barbara

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

Thanks very much, Barbara. I sincerely appreciate that!

Comment from amahra

Excellent

Thanks for the author notes with the history listen. I love learning new things. I just love that awesome art image of the Raven: half bird, half skeleton. And I loved the well written warning of the poem.

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

You're welcome, amahra. Thanks for the great review on it!

Comment from poet.wayne

Excellent

Spooky! The sound effects really helped carry this one. And reading the Author Notes helps set it up, too... I'm a firm believer in the spiritual realm being all around us, and occasionally interacting with us. The Frank Peretti book, "This Present Darkness" displays this concept so well, really clears up misconceptions about the spirit realm, in a Christian viewpoint.

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

Thanks a million, PW. I really appreciate your support.

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Dean Kuch

It's odd, in my view at least, that the US seems to hasve more apparitions, ghosts and 'otherworldly' beings around than places like Europe which has a much longer and bloodier history in some parts.

Interesting bit of history mixed into the poem. Those old mining towns were pretty rough places.

Patrick

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

We got more apparitions, spirits and spooks here than Hitler had liver pills, my friend!

Thanks for the review.

reply by Patrick G Cox on 05-Nov-2013

One does have to wonder why ...

Patrick

reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

I know why. It's the nature of the beast...

Comment from brentman99

Excellent

An interesting poem with a nice picture. It rhymes and flows quite well. in the third stanza, you say Raven Fare's folks, but your title says Raven's Fare, so you need to be consistent. When you say devil, it should likely be Devil as I believe that you are referring to the Biblical Devil. Otherwise, it is quite good. Thanks for sharing, Brent

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

Thanks, brentman99. I appreciate the review.

Comment from Louise Michelle

Excellent

Hi Dean,

To quote the cowardly lion from The Wizard of Oz "I do believe in ghosts, I do, I do." Here's my question for you. Have you come across any interesting explanations as to why some areas are more haunted than others? People die all the time, many tragically and unexpectedly - so what attracts souls to linger in certain places?

Hugs,
Lou

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

Some places are just inherently evil, I think. Other places are spiritually significant, such as Indian burial grounds. The reasons for the hauntings are as varied as the spirits that haunt them.

Thanks for the great review and feed back, Lou. I really appreciate it!