A Dapper Crow of Blackest Coat
My time's run out...108 total reviews
Comment from rod007
A very graphic, almost haunting poem about the misfortune of the black crow's gruesome task. Every stanza drew the reader into nervous anticipation of the lot of the poor victim. Well done, Dean.
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A very graphic, almost haunting poem about the misfortune of the black crow's gruesome task. Every stanza drew the reader into nervous anticipation of the lot of the poor victim. Well done, Dean.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2014
Comment from Patrick G Cox
Hi Dean Kuch,
Nice little bit of raven lore, and reminiscent of Terry Pratchett's raven constantly searching for 'eyeballs' to eat, often with hilarious results - like eating pickled onions by mistake.
It is known that some criminals, having been hung until unconscious, were then placed in a cage and hung at a crossroads as a warning to others contemplating a life of crime, and for the 'carrion crows' to torment. Unable to move inside the man shaped cage, they could not fend off the birds and the eyes were often a target.
Patrick
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Hi Dean Kuch,
Nice little bit of raven lore, and reminiscent of Terry Pratchett's raven constantly searching for 'eyeballs' to eat, often with hilarious results - like eating pickled onions by mistake.
It is known that some criminals, having been hung until unconscious, were then placed in a cage and hung at a crossroads as a warning to others contemplating a life of crime, and for the 'carrion crows' to torment. Unable to move inside the man shaped cage, they could not fend off the birds and the eyes were often a target.
Patrick
Comment Written 17-Aug-2014
Comment from INtity
Well written! Another masterpiece my friend. Love the artwork and the chilling atmosphere clawing at the words written. Excellent research to compose this piece.
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Well written! Another masterpiece my friend. Love the artwork and the chilling atmosphere clawing at the words written. Excellent research to compose this piece.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2014
Comment from bard owl
THis is exceptional - the rhythm and rhyme are flawless and the imagery you create with your words in conjunction with amazing pictures makes this a horror read - not unlike the work of Edgar Allan Poe in The Raven. Very professional. Blessigns, Linda
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THis is exceptional - the rhythm and rhyme are flawless and the imagery you create with your words in conjunction with amazing pictures makes this a horror read - not unlike the work of Edgar Allan Poe in The Raven. Very professional. Blessigns, Linda
Comment Written 17-Aug-2014
Comment from Just2Write
"Go with me now, you must -- you will!"
Go? that means to send away - perhaps escape.
Come - a little more ominous - but hey, it's your write.
The crow is such a clever bird, and often get a bad rap for being the harbinger of doom. It's a cloak he'll wear for an eternity, me thinks.
Nice inter-stanza rhyming of true / knew/ grew / clue and flew.
The flew part is a great conclusion to the poem because it indicates that only life as the speaker knew it surceased -
it was going to continue somewhere. The optimist in my says they flew away to a new wonderful experience - the realist and darker side of me says "Sh*t - now what?"
You're a master of the macabre, Dean. Loved this anapestic look at the Crow, a lesser cousin of the Raven.
Rose.
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2014
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"Go with me now, you must -- you will!"
Go? that means to send away - perhaps escape.
Come - a little more ominous - but hey, it's your write.
The crow is such a clever bird, and often get a bad rap for being the harbinger of doom. It's a cloak he'll wear for an eternity, me thinks.
Nice inter-stanza rhyming of true / knew/ grew / clue and flew.
The flew part is a great conclusion to the poem because it indicates that only life as the speaker knew it surceased -
it was going to continue somewhere. The optimist in my says they flew away to a new wonderful experience - the realist and darker side of me says "Sh*t - now what?"
You're a master of the macabre, Dean. Loved this anapestic look at the Crow, a lesser cousin of the Raven.
Rose.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 17-Aug-2014
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Ha-ha, thanks, Rose, and yes, a much, much lesser cousin than Poe's classic will ever be.
I made the switch from "Go", to "Come", as you suggested. Ask and we shall receive, right? Actually, I agree with you.
Thanks for the suggestion and the complimentary review. I do appreciate it.
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Oh, no,no,no. The CROW is the lesser cousin to the RAVEN - not your poem in its relation to Poe's classic. Loved it m'dear.
Rose.
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Thanks so much, Rose. You're very kind. :}
Comment from rjuselius
this is a delicate piece of poetic art! the message comes across strong yet subtle in tone. and you flew:)
thank you for sharing this lovely poem!
rebekka x
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this is a delicate piece of poetic art! the message comes across strong yet subtle in tone. and you flew:)
thank you for sharing this lovely poem!
rebekka x
Comment Written 17-Aug-2014
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi Dean - You don't even need to put your name on your work - it is stamped all over your poems and the way you display them. This one has a touch of the Edgar Allen Poe about it 'Thus quote the raven, nevermore, nevermore'. It's the way you tell 'em and you certainly know how to do that and put the fear of death into the reader. Very good - as usual. Kind regards Dorothy x
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Hi Dean - You don't even need to put your name on your work - it is stamped all over your poems and the way you display them. This one has a touch of the Edgar Allen Poe about it 'Thus quote the raven, nevermore, nevermore'. It's the way you tell 'em and you certainly know how to do that and put the fear of death into the reader. Very good - as usual. Kind regards Dorothy x
Comment Written 17-Aug-2014
Comment from LovnPeace
What a magnificent job you did on this presentation. A true master you are. The poem was wonderful and the set up divine. It was a great enjoyment to read. Thank you. Blessings. barbara
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What a magnificent job you did on this presentation. A true master you are. The poem was wonderful and the set up divine. It was a great enjoyment to read. Thank you. Blessings. barbara
Comment Written 17-Aug-2014
Comment from Darkhorse555
really loved how you drew me down colouring this beautifully crafted piece what an excellently penned write i tip my hat to you on this one smiling
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really loved how you drew me down colouring this beautifully crafted piece what an excellently penned write i tip my hat to you on this one smiling
Comment Written 17-Aug-2014
Comment from Michaelk
It sounds as though you are the one doing the screaming. Are you not long for this world, Mr. Kuch?
As usual you have done a magnificent job with your poetry. Once again we see a reflection of Mr. Poe in your writings. Not only for the raven itself, but for the cadence, the language, the theme, the presentation. All top notch.
I believe that if you truly wish to end your nightmares, you should watch only episodes of 'Care Bears' for a month straight. Of course, that would probably intensify your horror writing.
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It sounds as though you are the one doing the screaming. Are you not long for this world, Mr. Kuch?
As usual you have done a magnificent job with your poetry. Once again we see a reflection of Mr. Poe in your writings. Not only for the raven itself, but for the cadence, the language, the theme, the presentation. All top notch.
I believe that if you truly wish to end your nightmares, you should watch only episodes of 'Care Bears' for a month straight. Of course, that would probably intensify your horror writing.
Comment Written 17-Aug-2014
