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 in777wr#
This was a well written poem. Everyone does have a purpose in life. The poem reads well, and your message is clear. I also enjoyed reading the notes. Nice job.
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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This was a well written poem. Everyone does have a purpose in life. The poem reads well, and your message is clear. I also enjoyed reading the notes. Nice job.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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Thanks, in777wr#. I appreciate the wonderful review.
Comment from vapros
Yeah, Dean, this is certainly a six-star poetic effort of your macabre mind and your bloody pen. As you noted, everyone has their calling, and no doubt there is a scientific name for your own. Good work. Sort of. In a way.
Bill
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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Yeah, Dean, this is certainly a six-star poetic effort of your macabre mind and your bloody pen. As you noted, everyone has their calling, and no doubt there is a scientific name for your own. Good work. Sort of. In a way.
Bill
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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Hah, well, thanks, Bill, very much (I think? LOL)
Seriously, I'm very grateful for your insight and stellar review.
Comment from michaelcahill
I enjoyed this immensely on two fronts. The obvious as an explanation specifically germane to your own leanings. It works perfectly for that. There is a lot of insight and this imparts a great understanding of the humanity that is behind it if by chance someone has somehow not seen that yet. But, it serves as well to explain why any of us write. That thing inside of us that drives us to reveal what we see and feel to others, yes, but to ourselves as well. A great piece. mikey
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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I enjoyed this immensely on two fronts. The obvious as an explanation specifically germane to your own leanings. It works perfectly for that. There is a lot of insight and this imparts a great understanding of the humanity that is behind it if by chance someone has somehow not seen that yet. But, it serves as well to explain why any of us write. That thing inside of us that drives us to reveal what we see and feel to others, yes, but to ourselves as well. A great piece. mikey
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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Thanks for sharing those thoughts with me, Mikey, as well as your own personal insights as to why we write. You nailed it, my friend--dead on!
Comment from lancellot
I like this interview style of poetry. You are master of originality. I have agree with you, a writer must write what his muse leads him to. When you don't and try to force it, nothing worth reading comes out. Well done.
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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I like this interview style of poetry. You are master of originality. I have agree with you, a writer must write what his muse leads him to. When you don't and try to force it, nothing worth reading comes out. Well done.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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Thanks very much, lancellot, I'm glad you liked this one. It gave me fits during the formatting stage! I appreciate the excellent review, my friend.
Comment from JeanneHP
Dean, your are beyond clever. Strangely, I identify with most of your poem. When I was young, I loved being scared, not so much these days, probably too close to reality for me. I must say though, I read everything Stephen King writes. He manages to hide humor in his writings. Keep doing what you do,Dean,whether some of us wimps can deal with it or not. :-) Jeanne
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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Dean, your are beyond clever. Strangely, I identify with most of your poem. When I was young, I loved being scared, not so much these days, probably too close to reality for me. I must say though, I read everything Stephen King writes. He manages to hide humor in his writings. Keep doing what you do,Dean,whether some of us wimps can deal with it or not. :-) Jeanne
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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Hah ha, thanks, Jeanne, I will certainly do my best. And you're right about Stephen King and his black humor and wit. That's why he's one of my all-time faves!
Thanks so much again for the awesome review!
Comment from Marillion
Keeping doing what you're doing, Dean. There's room for every kind of poem in every genre, and you do it very well, my friend. Writing is cathartic, and whatever means allows you that catharsis should be celebrated, not discouraged. Well done, sir.
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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Keeping doing what you're doing, Dean. There's room for every kind of poem in every genre, and you do it very well, my friend. Writing is cathartic, and whatever means allows you that catharsis should be celebrated, not discouraged. Well done, sir.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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Thank you very much, Marillion. I'm very grateful to have your views on this style. I see you "get it", and I agree. Artistic expression, whether we like or dislike a particular style, should never be discouraged.
Thanks again, my friend...
Comment from forestport12
I was scared that something was about to happen to me when I heard the music. Love those descriptions like "satin butterfly wings." I do think you have a unique calling. I'm one of your rabid fans foaming at the mouth every time I look you up.
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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I was scared that something was about to happen to me when I heard the music. Love those descriptions like "satin butterfly wings." I do think you have a unique calling. I'm one of your rabid fans foaming at the mouth every time I look you up.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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As I am a HUGE fan of yours, Stan, I'm truly honored by your outstanding review. I'm very glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is another excellent piece of writing from the author. I am glad that six stars for this one because it thoroughly deserved it. There is a strong message here and this is a visual extravaganza. Well done.
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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This is another excellent piece of writing from the author. I am glad that six stars for this one because it thoroughly deserved it. There is a strong message here and this is a visual extravaganza. Well done.
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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Thanks, Tomes, I am honored, my talented friend. I am very glad you liked it. This particular piece gave me fits during the formatting stages.
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I can see that a lot of work went into it. Well done.
Comment from TheWriteTeach
That last line is awesome, especially the second half - you've been warned . . . reader - beware! I love it. In a humorous way it legitimizes everything you write. Readers can't complain you went too far, were too gross, - you warned them. The line, 'Oh, can't you write of butterflies with satin fairy wings' made me wonder if you've been talking to my family. They are of that very mindset; everything written must be warm fuzzies and HEAs.
This is a great acrostic poem, and it is very well written. Good luck in the contest.
Suzanne
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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That last line is awesome, especially the second half - you've been warned . . . reader - beware! I love it. In a humorous way it legitimizes everything you write. Readers can't complain you went too far, were too gross, - you warned them. The line, 'Oh, can't you write of butterflies with satin fairy wings' made me wonder if you've been talking to my family. They are of that very mindset; everything written must be warm fuzzies and HEAs.
This is a great acrostic poem, and it is very well written. Good luck in the contest.
Suzanne
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me, Suzanne. You're right too, the world is not always "warm and fuzzy", is it? I really appreciate your fantastic review.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Dean,
what a great way to write questions with answers why you write horror and thriller poems.
To me you write because it's a way to get out the pain and things in you life that irks you and as you said --
'you write just to let your feelings out.'
Gert
The best to you.
Gert
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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Hello Dean,
what a great way to write questions with answers why you write horror and thriller poems.
To me you write because it's a way to get out the pain and things in you life that irks you and as you said --
'you write just to let your feelings out.'
Gert
The best to you.
Gert
Comment Written 09-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
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Thanks, Gert, I appreciate that. And you're absolutely right, that is a big part of it. The other is really simple. I like scaring (or, trying to) the bejeezus outta people, LOL.
Thanks so much again!
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You are welcome Dean.
Gert