A Picture's Worth a Thousand Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "~The Battle of Leap Castle~"A compilation of pictapoems from my portfolio
78 total reviews
Comment from ravenblack
Interesting write on the battle for the soul of the castle. As it is haunted, I guess we know who won. Reminds me of Raimi's Army of Darkness. You needs chainsaw-handed Ashe on your side.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Interesting write on the battle for the soul of the castle. As it is haunted, I guess we know who won. Reminds me of Raimi's Army of Darkness. You needs chainsaw-handed Ashe on your side.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Thanks, RB, and fear not my friend. For, I heard it from good sources that Ash was there that day, slinging serrated saw blades all over the place, heh heh...
Comment from Treischel
A rousing battle story with a twist of ghoulish army. Wonderful action imagery on these aabb rhymed quatrains. Colorful descriptions abound, like : mottled undead hordes, mist swept eastern shores, unholy foe, and cadaverous crews. Really enjoyed the alliteration in: Belched blazing boisterous bellows, and others. You created a ebb and flow of the battle, with relief and equation in the victory. I was mesmerized by the verse and delighted with the author's notes. Bravo!
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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A rousing battle story with a twist of ghoulish army. Wonderful action imagery on these aabb rhymed quatrains. Colorful descriptions abound, like : mottled undead hordes, mist swept eastern shores, unholy foe, and cadaverous crews. Really enjoyed the alliteration in: Belched blazing boisterous bellows, and others. You created a ebb and flow of the battle, with relief and equation in the victory. I was mesmerized by the verse and delighted with the author's notes. Bravo!
Comment Written 01-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Thanks, Mr. 'T', I truly appreciate that. I am glad that a poet of your caliber enjoyed this meager offering.
Again, thanks so much!
Comment from dragonpoet
Nice bloody story of the dead taking their long looked for revenge. These ghosts don't seem like they could be mollified by a single seance. So many dead in one place. Though probably this kind of story can be told about many castles in the British Isles. Clan warfare was always bloody whether in was between different clans or members of the same clan.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Nice bloody story of the dead taking their long looked for revenge. These ghosts don't seem like they could be mollified by a single seance. So many dead in one place. Though probably this kind of story can be told about many castles in the British Isles. Clan warfare was always bloody whether in was between different clans or members of the same clan.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 01-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Thanks for the great review, dragonpoet, and rest assured, I will...
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You're welcome, D.
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Comment from poet.wayne
So interesting! I don't know which I enjoy more.... the always excellent poems, or the history lesson I get in the author's notes each time!
What can I say? Another splendid effort! You really get into the 'place' when you write these "time pieces", create the feel of the gothic castle.
Another good portrayal of the constantly ongoing battle between good and evil!
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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So interesting! I don't know which I enjoy more.... the always excellent poems, or the history lesson I get in the author's notes each time!
What can I say? Another splendid effort! You really get into the 'place' when you write these "time pieces", create the feel of the gothic castle.
Another good portrayal of the constantly ongoing battle between good and evil!
Comment Written 01-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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You nailed it, PW, it's all about the constant struggle for good over evil. Thanks for another fantastic review, my dear friend!
Comment from c_lucas
Even the Bible speaks of ghosts. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making of an interesting read. There is very good imagery.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Even the Bible speaks of ghosts. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making of an interesting read. There is very good imagery.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Thanks for your comments, Charlie.
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You're welcome, Dean. Charlie
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You're welcome, Dean. Charlie
Comment from lancellot
Well done. I can see you put a great deal of time and research into the poem/story. You could actually make series of works about the legend. Just a thought. Good job.
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Well done. I can see you put a great deal of time and research into the poem/story. You could actually make series of works about the legend. Just a thought. Good job.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Thanks lancellot. I'm glad you liked it.
Comment from allborn66
This is a very interesting poem. I love your presentation. The tone is appropriate to the subject matter. You express your theme well. Overall the entire piece is very well done.
Barbara
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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This is a very interesting poem. I love your presentation. The tone is appropriate to the subject matter. You express your theme well. Overall the entire piece is very well done.
Barbara
Comment Written 01-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Thanks Barbara. I certainly appreciate the kind review.
Comment from Donya Quijote
I love tales such as these no matter how horrid. I find them interesting. Your poem has some very vivid imagery though at times it was a bit difficult to read. I do applaud your visual creativity, not your words but your presentation too. Only complaint is the sound effects. I found them to be a distraction. Still an interesting and enjoyable read...
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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I love tales such as these no matter how horrid. I find them interesting. Your poem has some very vivid imagery though at times it was a bit difficult to read. I do applaud your visual creativity, not your words but your presentation too. Only complaint is the sound effects. I found them to be a distraction. Still an interesting and enjoyable read...
Comment Written 01-Oct-2013
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Yes, many already know when they begin to read an offering in poetry from me to hit the "MUTE" button on their computers, if they don't want the sound track, that is. My pictapoems are designed to be a sensory experience, not simply something you read. Think of it like a movie, only in poetic expressionism.
Thanks for your kind review...
Comment from Giddy Nielsen-Sweep
That Leap Castle sounds like one nightmare for a real estate agent! This was a grisly story, and it was well enhanced by the clashing swords at the beginning. In any case it was a touch of history I was glad to learn about, Giddy
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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That Leap Castle sounds like one nightmare for a real estate agent! This was a grisly story, and it was well enhanced by the clashing swords at the beginning. In any case it was a touch of history I was glad to learn about, Giddy
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Thank you, Giddy. I'm glad you thought so...
Comment from Irish Rain
well, i don't think i will be going to Leap Castle anytime soon, if your poem hadn't settled it, your author notes did! very impressive, with a frightening story...i am amazed at how you wrote this so wonderfully around history! blessings to you tonight!
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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well, i don't think i will be going to Leap Castle anytime soon, if your poem hadn't settled it, your author notes did! very impressive, with a frightening story...i am amazed at how you wrote this so wonderfully around history! blessings to you tonight!
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2013
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Thanks very much for the kind review, justjo, and blessings to you, as well...