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A Picture's Worth a Thousand Poems

Viewing comments for Chapter 11 "~The Zombie King~"
A compilation of pictapoems from my portfolio

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Comment from eafournier
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Once again you have outdone yourself. Your presentations are as outstanding as your poetry. Keep challenging yourself with those technical issues, the possibilities are endless. I look forward to reading your graphic novel.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
    Thanks so much, eafournier. I do appreciate that!
Comment from Norbanus
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Zombies cheered and dragged their muddied leather,
The multitude pressed 'round to join the throng.
Moonshine showed they'd triumph over weather,
The trembling foe had lasted far too long.

Allies left him stranded in the battle
On stairways scattered with the brac of war.
A foe raised a sword with lusty rattle
and spat the words, "You've made a step too far!"

The Vampire King just tossed him in a ditch.
All hope is lost, and they all know that he
will win this fight without another hitch.
But darkness takes its charge so they can't see.

"Too far!" the living shouted from the hole
The king bends down and squashed out his soul.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
    Cool response, Norbaus. Fantastic, even, I loved it!
Comment from Alan K Pease
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Your contributions to us are remarkable. You delve into the music of a collage of art-poetry, graphics - and of course the music in a way that suggests that this is a profession of love - not merely a love of poetic style - which deserves a thunderous applause. Your resources suggest a breath of being not a usual find in Fanstory. There are a few others. You have driven a stake of concern to all who will want to develop similar skills and they will be at your feet to learn with wonder.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 29-Aug-2013
    Thank you very much, Alan. You are right, it is a profession of love, this writing I do. However, getting comments such as the one you've given me here, from you, such a very talented and gifted poet yourself, makes it all worthwhile.

    You made my day, my friend...
Comment from rjuselius
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brilliant zombie poem!! the imagery is frightful and disturbing but the poem itself is pure gold.
thank you for sharing!

rebekka x

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 29-Aug-2013
    Thanks for checking it out for me, rebekka!
Comment from Earthwriter
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awesome gruesome stuff for sure love the organ music too seems people in the public never grow tired of the zombie genre excellent job

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 29-Aug-2013
    Yes, the zombie is an ever evolving art form. Once a mindless, undead stooge, each new zombie recreation seems to become faster, smarter and more refined.
    Thanks for you review, Earthwriter, I sincerely appreciate it!
Comment from S A Bullen
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I had not heard that Bach piece in its entirety.... and when you scroll back up and re-read your piece with the music accompaniment..... Powerful! I 'm loving your pictapoems. It was really well written an suitably scary lol. Another great one, Dean. Sheryn :-)

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 29-Aug-2013
    Thanks very much, Sheryn. I do appreciate all the support you've shown me concerning this format. It's been very encouraging, to say the least.
Comment from teafor2
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Dean Kuch--Being an avowed minimalist your creative lengthy
presentations are an exception I will make on occasion. The
amount of effort and time that must be spent on these posts
saps me of energy; the graphics along are stunning; the re-
search/author notes are noteworthy; the poetics are impres-
sive; the language appears authentic; the structure's sound
and page layout is eye catching; and the presentation is
morbidly entertaining, but educational. Teafor2

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 29-Aug-2013
    Thank you very much, teafor2, and don't think that I do not appreciate it for one second. You have been an excellent supporter of what it is I try to do, and I thank you for that!
reply by teafor2 on 29-Aug-2013
    You have more talent, patience and other intangibles in your little finger than I have in my whole body...
Comment from CR Delport
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That music is the perfect background for this very well written poem. Actually, it is more than a poem, it is a work of art. Great job.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
    Thanks you very much, CR Delport. I appreciate that very kind compliment!
Comment from c_lucas
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With all of the literary vampires, zombies and werewolves, the world as we know it is decaying. This is very well written with a interesting flow of words.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
    Yes, Charlie my friend, it most certainly is...
    Thanks
reply by c_lucas on 28-Aug-2013
    You're welcome, Dean.
Comment from Spitfire
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LOL I couldn't help laughing at the end of this, but it's a brilliant spooky poem even without the music and picture.
one line that I thought could be improved: stanza 7, line 4- maybe "you have no chance" rather than "you've got.."
Love the metaphor of dance throughout. Oh, and BTW, congratualations of your big win. I remember giving you a sixer for that piece. Your pastor would be proud. :-)

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2013


reply by the author on 28-Aug-2013
    Yes, you did, Spit, I remember. And I sincerely appreciate all of the support you have shown me since I became a member. I can't wait to tell Revered Pride about it. I was going to call, but he's usually very busy counseling youth through the week at the school where he works. I'll just wait 'til Sunday.
    Thanks so much again, for everything!