Comment from Sueellen11

Excellent

Well done,, great picture to match your written words,, what a great presentation,, true to contest requirements,, good luck my friend,,blessings sueellen

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Thanks a million, SueEllen, I really appreciate that. The way things are going in the contest right now, I will take all the luck that I can get, LOL!
Thanks so much again...

reply by Sueellen11 on 23-Nov-2013

You were tie when I voted,, so here's hoping,, my entry in the children's rhyme is getting one hiding, but I will try again,,blessings my dear friend

reply by the author on 23-Nov-2013

My blessings to you as well.

Comment from TOMORAL

Excellent

This is a winner if I ever saw one. Awesome 5-7-5 and the picture and the count Dracula theme puts the final touches on with perfection. Thanks and good luck.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Thanks, TOMORAL, I wish more people thought so. It's losing badly in the contest.
Thanks for the great review, much appreciated!

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

A splendidly graphic presentation of your contest entry. Stirring music and image! I imagine that there would have been at least a spike in the heartbeat of fear if not of actual respect!

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Thanks, Tony. Old Vlad was not a Turkish prince I would have wanted to cross, that's for certain. A fierce warrior in battle, and a ruthless executioner if you happened to be captured by him.

Comment from DragonSkulls

Excellent

Now that you changed the pic I see that you did decide to enter after all, huh? Lol. Maybe it's going over my head or something but I seem to be missing "Dracula" in the piece. That's what the contest is based on. It's a killer piece though with some actual wit to it and an awesome pic to boot. Best of luck in the voting, friend.

Ron

Hey, just read through your reviews so you don't need to tell it all again. I see where Dracula comes in now. Good luck, friend.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Hah, thanks, DragonSkulls, you headed me off at the pass, so to speak. I'm surprised more people do not know that Bram got his idea for his book from the barbarous deeds of Vlad the Impaler. Of course, I live and breath horror and it's histories, so...

Thanks again, my friend!

Comment from gramalot8

Excellent

Mystery Poet, not sure if this is too late for best wishes in the contest, but, if not, good luck because I think it filled the request in great detail and I loved the picture choice as well.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Thanks a bunch, gramalot8, I sincerely appreciate the well wishes and the excellent review. The contest has about two hour to go, and Vlad the Impaler trails by a single vote. There's always hope!

Thanks so much again, my friend.

Comment from brentman99

Excellent

Vlad the Impaler was rumoured to be the basis of Dracula, so I guess you are safe on that point. Only one question - enemies' ?? But I don't think that punctuation is required. The music was a bit much, but likely of great appeal to others. Overall, a good presentation. Thanks for sharing, Brent.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Thanks, Brent. I left all punctuation out, as this was a 5-7-5, and as you know, they are traditionally punctuation free. I felt if I added some punctuation, I'd have to add it all.

Thanks again, my friend. Much appreciated!

reply by brentman99 on 22-Nov-2013

Actually, you are right. In fact, I normally say the same thing. I still liked it. Brent

Comment from vapros

Excellent

Well done, Dean. I always wonder where you get these pictures of warriors and spooks and vampires and zombies. You never just 'post' - you display. Good on you.

Bill

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Thanks very much, Bill. I really appreciate your encouraging comments. Much obliged.

Comment from Father Flaps

Excellent

Hi Mystery Author,
Why would anyone cross an impaler? I would think any foe would run helter skelter.
Terrific presentation of Vlad, Count Dracula, an ominous villain.
Strong verbs in "staked/spiked".
One question... should "foes" have an apostrophe?
"foe's respect soon spiked"
great consonance with "s".
Blood & guts!

Good Luck in the contest!
cheers
Kimbob

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Thanks, Kimbob, I really appreciate it. By the looks of things, I am going to need all the help in the contest I can get, LOL. I'm getting a good thrashin'...

Comment from Paul Sienicki

Excellent

I like it. Good content with proper syllable count and well done with assonance of "p" in Impaler/poles/spiked. The pictorial and musical effects emphasises the theme well. Thank for sharing and I hope you will win it. Cheers.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Thanks, Paul. It looks bad right now, but there is still a little time left for voting, Who knows, it may catch on...

Comment from pickthorn

Excellent

:-) Cute message in your 5-7-5 poem. All syllables correct in number and in the right place. Magnificent presentation.. I would give you a six if I had it. Looks perfect to me in every way. Good luck in the contest, you have a great entry.

pickthorn

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Thanks a bunch, pick, I really appreciate that! I am going to need all of the luck I can get on this one. It's getting a butt-kicking right now, geesh!