A Picture's Worth a Thousand Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 25 "Horror Writer: An Acrostic PictaPoem"A compilation of pictapoems from my portfolio
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Comment from Glasstruth
The whole presentation is superb. The picture, author notes, and the acrostic is done smoothly, no awkwardness in reading. The dialogue between reader and writer works better than just saying how you feel about your craft. Three thumbs up! Oops! Where did the extra come from? LOL. Les
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The whole presentation is superb. The picture, author notes, and the acrostic is done smoothly, no awkwardness in reading. The dialogue between reader and writer works better than just saying how you feel about your craft. Three thumbs up! Oops! Where did the extra come from? LOL. Les
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
Comment from Rosalyne
Hi, Dean.
Horror offers a mystery, an unknown and unexpected element of surprise. You described this well in your poem and your note. Interesting how the flight of fight takes over our thoughts. I like how you described fear as a stimulant. We are safely enjoying as an outsider, watching or reading the events taking place. Great post.
Bye
Rosalyne :)
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Hi, Dean.
Horror offers a mystery, an unknown and unexpected element of surprise. You described this well in your poem and your note. Interesting how the flight of fight takes over our thoughts. I like how you described fear as a stimulant. We are safely enjoying as an outsider, watching or reading the events taking place. Great post.
Bye
Rosalyne :)
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
Comment from robina1978
Excellent picture that complements your horror poem very well. You chose an utmost original subject: horror for your Acrostic poem. Very well done, I think this will be a strong contender. Best wishes for the contest.
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Excellent picture that complements your horror poem very well. You chose an utmost original subject: horror for your Acrostic poem. Very well done, I think this will be a strong contender. Best wishes for the contest.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
Comment from w.j.debi
Oh, I think you'd write anyway because you are compelled by your muse...or is it a demon muse....to create. We are just lucky you share.
Excellent acrostic. I like it when this style rhymes. It makes it far more interesting and this one of the best. This is not the typical form of poetry that I've seen you use; kudos for trying something different and doing it so well.
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Oh, I think you'd write anyway because you are compelled by your muse...or is it a demon muse....to create. We are just lucky you share.
Excellent acrostic. I like it when this style rhymes. It makes it far more interesting and this one of the best. This is not the typical form of poetry that I've seen you use; kudos for trying something different and doing it so well.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, dean, you did an excellent job writing this pictogram acrostic about the one who writes of horror....and you do it so well? are you a serial killer in disguise? we may never know until you come to my lair....good luck in the contest.
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this is very well written, dean, you did an excellent job writing this pictogram acrostic about the one who writes of horror....and you do it so well? are you a serial killer in disguise? we may never know until you come to my lair....good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
Now, Dean, how can anyone possibly
beat this? Such a talented chap you
are - Acrostic isn't the easiest of
styles, but to keep rhyme is most
impressive.... loved it!!
Margaret PS Good luck!!
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
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Now, Dean, how can anyone possibly
beat this? Such a talented chap you
are - Acrostic isn't the easiest of
styles, but to keep rhyme is most
impressive.... loved it!!
Margaret PS Good luck!!
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
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Oh, they'll figure out a way, Margaret (LOL).
I am honored by your remarks. I consider you an excellent writer, and hold your works in the highest regard. Thanks so much again, Margaret. You made my day!
Comment from Green Lake Girl
An interesting "discussion" about horror writing. If you have a talent for it, whatever "it" is, then do it. Someone once told me they liked horror movies because of the "delicious feeling of being scared." I guess that says it all. Loved the Stephen King bowling ball example! Loved the black and white photo.
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An interesting "discussion" about horror writing. If you have a talent for it, whatever "it" is, then do it. Someone once told me they liked horror movies because of the "delicious feeling of being scared." I guess that says it all. Loved the Stephen King bowling ball example! Loved the black and white photo.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
Comment from GWHARGIS
There is a difference between good old fashion scare and gross for the sake of gross. You, my friend are a master at the scare. I look forward t your posts because I like a true horror story. I love things that go bump in th night. I like to be led to the edge and then left to dangle. I don't want to be pushed into something that will make me lose my lunch. If God gave you this talent, use it. Why would He have created hell if He didn't like a little scare either.
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There is a difference between good old fashion scare and gross for the sake of gross. You, my friend are a master at the scare. I look forward t your posts because I like a true horror story. I love things that go bump in th night. I like to be led to the edge and then left to dangle. I don't want to be pushed into something that will make me lose my lunch. If God gave you this talent, use it. Why would He have created hell if He didn't like a little scare either.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
Comment from evrenios
F ine writing about a subject that many of us love.
E ager to read more of your macabre stuff!
A lways keep going and forget the butterflies
R eader here appreciates your work and point of view!
(Well done! normally I don't like sound with poetry and turn the sound off in my computer, but in your case - it adds tremendously.)
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
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F ine writing about a subject that many of us love.
E ager to read more of your macabre stuff!
A lways keep going and forget the butterflies
R eader here appreciates your work and point of view!
(Well done! normally I don't like sound with poetry and turn the sound off in my computer, but in your case - it adds tremendously.)
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me about the poem as well as the presentation, evrenios. The addition of sound and /or music to poetry is a controversial topic, not just on this site, but many others as well. The PICTAPOEM © series is something I began last year, and was created to make the reader feel as if they were experiencing the words, sort of an overall physical experience, rather than just reading. So, all such poems I've formatted have sounds and/or music, but I try and keep it from being too intrusive on the wording of the poem. The words come first and foremost--they are the "meat", if you will. The sounds, well, think of them as the "gravy".
Thanks so much again for your very kind review.
Comment from GE Parson
Exceedingly good. I concur with every letter statement you made and BTW most ingenious I must say.
I saw no errors so have nothing to correct - Keep up the great work,
Your Friend.......Jerry
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Exceedingly good. I concur with every letter statement you made and BTW most ingenious I must say.
I saw no errors so have nothing to correct - Keep up the great work,
Your Friend.......Jerry
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014