Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

Dean, you give new meaning to we are what we think. Tongue in cheek, on the one hand, and then not really. Creative way to express the under-the-bed horror of a child's mind. :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Thanks, GracieAnn. Loved your comments!

Dean

Comment from Drew Delaney

Excellent

Very well written, Dean. The music did not bother me at all. Not a frightening type like I've often heard before.

I think the Author notes are pretty freaky, though. Eeeek!

Your well written poem rhymed well with awesome rhythm.

Drew xx

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014

Thanks, Drew. I'm so glad you enjoyed my creation.

I truly am very grateful for your supportive review.

Hugs!

~Dean

Comment from a.w.brooks

Exceptional

I really like the pic a poem it is great writing and a great flow, I think everyone in there life has monsters in their life and they need to contend with them. I didn't see any errors thanks for the read and HAPPY Writing

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014

Thanks very much for your glowing review and exceptional rating, my friend.

I hope you & yours have a very Happy Thanksgiving, my friend.

Happy Writing! :}

Comment from Rosalyne

Excellent

Hi, Dean.
Your poem has a great creepiness to it along with the music.
Monsters lurking, whether in our heads or under beds are scary. It's always the unknown, the hidden in wait that catches us unaware.
Bye
Rosalyne :)

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014

Thanks, Rosalyne. Catching folks off guard, with their pants down, so to speak, is what I'm all about, my friend, LOL...

Have a happy holidays! :} ~Dean

reply by Rosalyne on 24-Nov-2014

Hi, Dean.
LOL! :D
Happy holidays to you and your family!
Bye
Rosalyne :)

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Dean. I do like your poem immensely. Your rhyming is flawless. This one is more playful and my grandsons would love it. My ex-husband (who is my roommate--that should be a nightmare in itself--but it isn't. Ha!) asked what music was playing and liked it. I guess some fans like the music and others (like me) prefer none. Is there a way the reader has an option NOT to hear accompanying sounds? That would definitely be me. Just a thought. I may be the only fan who feels this way. Anyway, yours is an excellent and enjoyable write.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

No, BeasPeas, you're not alone in the regard. That's why I include the warning in all of my Picta-Poems, to warn readers that music will be playing, and they can simply hit the "mute" button on their computer. Those who love these sensory extravaganzas really love 'em, and those who don't, well...the reviews are mixed.

I used to post the videos, and ask readers to play the music, much like Ideasaregems-Dawn does, however no one would open them. The music is designed with the poem to make the poem an adventure, more than simply a reading experience.

Anyhow, I respect your opinions and appreciate you thoughtful comments immensely.

Thanks again!

~Dean :)

reply by BeasPeas on 23-Nov-2014

Hi Dean. I'm so relieved. It's been on my mind for a while to mention this to you. I love your work, but sometimes don't read them for the "sound" reason. I guess I'm a "quiet" reader. I like to bring "myself" to each piece and too much input spoils it for me. I was worried you'd be upset if I shared my thoughts. So happy you are receptive--and, who knows--others who feel similarly must be "quiet" readers too. Marilyn

reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

I respect everyone's opinions, BP, and not too much of my poetry of late, with the exception of my recent acrostic entry, includes sound for that very reason. I try and reserve the sounds for the Picta-Poem collection, exclusively. This way, if someone should see that it is a Picta-Poem, which I usually always note, they know beforehand that music and/or sound FX will be involved, and can choose whether or not they care to read it. I have a whole book of them here, in my portfolio, and a couple of "real" editors are very interested in the concept. We're simply trying to figure out a way the music can be incorporated into the book. That's the biggest hurdle right now. One suggested a corresponding CD -- listing each poem by chapter along with it's accompanying music -- and a lengthy delay between each chapter and CD track.

reply by BeasPeas on 23-Nov-2014

I'm so happy for you. Your work is exceptional. If there is a way to technologically combine the two, you/they will find it.

reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

I really appreciate that, my dear friend. That means a great deal to me that you feel that way. :)

Comment from Gert sherwood

Exceptional

Now here is a poem that I did not desire to hear the horrible screams
I like fairies dancing in my head a cute dust bunnies under my bed..
Gert

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014

Hah, yeah, you gotta' watch those dust bunnies beneath your bed, Gert. They may not be dust bunnies after all...?

Thanks for your wonderful rating and awesome comments. Always appreciated! :}

~Dean

reply by Gert sherwood on 24-Nov-2014

Smiles you are welcome Dean
That is why I sill look under our bed. Make sure they are only specks of dust.

Gert

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

LOL!! LOL!! LOL!!

I usually have my speakers off unless I want to listen to something. I forgot to turn them off last night after a video, so when this popped up, Tom was walking into the room. We both looked at each other as if we spooked each other!! LOL-- What a hoot.

This was a fun one. Although, taking, 'keeping it in the family' is a bit of 'overkill'.

Great job, Buckeye!

Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*.*)

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Nov-2014

Hah-ha, "overkill" indeed, Jax. Too bad for his poor family that this kid had some serious issues they were unaware of. Kind of like me. Oops...did I just say that out loud?

Never mind...

Thanks for the review! :)

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Dean Kuch,

Nietzsche had it right, it is all too easy to become the 'monster' yourself, and the abyss has a nasty habit of drawing you in if you remain on its edge for too long.

Patrick

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014

Thanks, Patrick. I happen to enjoy the abyss, myself. It's quite dark, cool -- not too much noise -- and very few people bother with you there, LOL. I'm only joking, of course. No monsters lurking in this old head, not really. Cobwebs, though...do those count? Lots and lots of cobwebs...

reply by Patrick G Cox on 24-Nov-2014

Cobwebs? That means there are spiders in there ...

Patrick

reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014

Heh-heh, yeah...lots of spiders, too, LOL...

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Very well written 8/6/8/6 meter with abab rhyme Dean.
Your presentation is meant to scare as well and It should
but I'm not afraid. Heehee. I can't access your audio so I can only remark on the poem and it is just terrible If you're a scardy cat which I'm Not! UH,UHHHH. Well Done. Big Smile! Nancy

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014

Thanks, Nancy. Catching folks off guard, with their pants down around their ankles, so to speak, is what I'm all about, my friend, LOL...

Have a happy holidays! :} ~Dean

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

OH DEAR!!!!!!! I do understand your poem. My husband, before he retired, was a forensic science expert for CID in the Army. He had enough years in to retire, 23, but still young enough to continue. He retired for two reasons, one he was feeling the effects of the horrors he often saw.

 Comment Written 23-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Nov-2014

Yep, it happens to many people, in various professions, Barbara. Police Officers, military men and women in battle, even psychiatrists, or so I've heard.

Thanks for an excellent review. It is appreciated! :}

Happy Holidays to You & Yours!