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 S A Bullen
I absolutely love reading your poems and accompanying stories. I just had to see some pictures and read a wee bit more. Fascinating stuff. Apparently, the current owner (a musician) and his family are aware of the ghosts which haunt the place, but say they're not a problem. They are more aware of the two little girls that still linger from the 1600's. Wow. That oubliette is evil. I can never grasp the cruelty of life in those days. Fascinating story from you. Beautifully written, presented and as always, perfectly rhymed. Ooooooo. Creepy....
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2013
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I absolutely love reading your poems and accompanying stories. I just had to see some pictures and read a wee bit more. Fascinating stuff. Apparently, the current owner (a musician) and his family are aware of the ghosts which haunt the place, but say they're not a problem. They are more aware of the two little girls that still linger from the 1600's. Wow. That oubliette is evil. I can never grasp the cruelty of life in those days. Fascinating story from you. Beautifully written, presented and as always, perfectly rhymed. Ooooooo. Creepy....
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2013
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Thanks for this wonderful review, S A Bullen! You're right, too, it is a very creepy place! I hope I get the chance to visit it one day.
Comment from elchupakabra
So many things working in unison to make this piece really stand out. For one, I always love themes of medieval battle, so that was a bonus for me. Besides that, you make excellent use of proxy rhymes and alliteration to create a seamless flow to your rhyming quatrains. Furthermore, the extra sound effect over the music was the extra touch to this edition of the pictapoems that really put the piece over for me. Fantastic work, your hard work deserves seven stars, but six will have to do.
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2013
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So many things working in unison to make this piece really stand out. For one, I always love themes of medieval battle, so that was a bonus for me. Besides that, you make excellent use of proxy rhymes and alliteration to create a seamless flow to your rhyming quatrains. Furthermore, the extra sound effect over the music was the extra touch to this edition of the pictapoems that really put the piece over for me. Fantastic work, your hard work deserves seven stars, but six will have to do.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 02-Oct-2013
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I appreciate, most graciously, this fabulous review, elchupakabra! Sorry about the response time, internet's been a nightmare lately. I certainly appreciate all of the support you've shown me for this 'pictapoem' format. It's been truly an encouragement!
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Np. I have not been on FS as much either because of fantasy footballl, so dont worry about it.
Comment from marijmd
I love that you were inspired by a creepy castle and created such a fun poem. I totally get a kick out of the imagery and felt transported there by your words!
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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I love that you were inspired by a creepy castle and created such a fun poem. I totally get a kick out of the imagery and felt transported there by your words!
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Thanks so much for your kind words and gracious five stars, marijmd...
Comment from Dawn Munro
Oh my, Dean, this Leap castle sounds like a place I would like to visit (during the day in the company of many, many big, brave men - LOL)
Once again you show your amazing ability to make a presentation a veritable feast for the senses. Your story-poem is well-written, with wonderful rhyme and near rhyme and a well-chosen cadence.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Oh my, Dean, this Leap castle sounds like a place I would like to visit (during the day in the company of many, many big, brave men - LOL)
Once again you show your amazing ability to make a presentation a veritable feast for the senses. Your story-poem is well-written, with wonderful rhyme and near rhyme and a well-chosen cadence.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Thanks you very much, Dawn. I certainly am indebted to you for all of your continued support. It hasn't gone unnoticed, I assure you!
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Oh, it is my pleasure, Dean!
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
Goodness, but he's ugly - this is such a dramatic poem -
with cannons belching and the landscape alight with reds and yellows.... how you set the scene.
I can see it...
What a brilliant piece, Dean.
I let Colin read yours - but still my favourite is the one I bookmarked!!
Margaret
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Goodness, but he's ugly - this is such a dramatic poem -
with cannons belching and the landscape alight with reds and yellows.... how you set the scene.
I can see it...
What a brilliant piece, Dean.
I let Colin read yours - but still my favourite is the one I bookmarked!!
Margaret
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Thank you so much, Margaret. I do appreciate it!
Comment from country ranch writer
SO VERY INTERESTING THIS IS MUST HAVE BEEN SOME CASTLE BACK IN IT'S DAY THAT IS FOR SURE,WITH SO MANY BODIES WHO IS TO KNOW WHOSE GHOSTS STILL WALK THOSE HALLOWED HALLS
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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SO VERY INTERESTING THIS IS MUST HAVE BEEN SOME CASTLE BACK IN IT'S DAY THAT IS FOR SURE,WITH SO MANY BODIES WHO IS TO KNOW WHOSE GHOSTS STILL WALK THOSE HALLOWED HALLS
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Yes, it's one I would surely love to visit, country!
Thanks for the great review!
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IT WOULD BE A GOOD PLACE FOR YOUR TO ROAM AROUND AND REALLY LEARN ABOUT
Comment from Gungalo
Wow, the sword fight in here sounds so real. Wonderful Dean and a wow of a set up. The poem has lots of poetic technique including alliteration and assonance. Awesome indeed.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Wow, the sword fight in here sounds so real. Wonderful Dean and a wow of a set up. The poem has lots of poetic technique including alliteration and assonance. Awesome indeed.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Thank you very much, Gungalo. I am deeply appreciative...
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Smiling.
Comment from Gert sherwood
Dean your poetic talent in this poem exiles. I don't know how you do it, but without any doubt in my mind this poem is outstanding.
Ps Thank you for your notes.
Gert
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Dean your poetic talent in this poem exiles. I don't know how you do it, but without any doubt in my mind this poem is outstanding.
Ps Thank you for your notes.
Gert
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Thanks for this spectacular rating and review, Gert. I truly appreciate it, my friend!
Comment from Evelyn Fort Stewart
There's a real place called Leap Castle? Sure not someplace we would want to visit. They send in a WITCH to exorcise the castle. The devil isn't going to cast out himself, they're not too smart. Well done. God loves you and so do we.
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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There's a real place called Leap Castle? Sure not someplace we would want to visit. They send in a WITCH to exorcise the castle. The devil isn't going to cast out himself, they're not too smart. Well done. God loves you and so do we.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Yeah, I thought, Why in the world would someone bring in a witch to do an exorcism?... Wouldn't a priest have been a better choice?
Thanks for the great review, Evelyn!
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Evil sure isn't going to get rid of evil. Not a smart decision on their part for sure. God loves you and we do too.
Comment from alexgeorge
I read the author's notes and found the history of Leap Castle intriguing and eerie. This is such an amazing place.
The poem is out of this world! Perfect in every way and transported me to shores beaten by cool waves as human and undead armies clashed for the ultimate prize--and after a horrendous struggle the human strugglers managed to defeat the soulless host. I'm left breathless and shivering with glee.
A perfect picture poem from you, once more, Dean. What a hard act to follow!
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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I read the author's notes and found the history of Leap Castle intriguing and eerie. This is such an amazing place.
The poem is out of this world! Perfect in every way and transported me to shores beaten by cool waves as human and undead armies clashed for the ultimate prize--and after a horrendous struggle the human strugglers managed to defeat the soulless host. I'm left breathless and shivering with glee.
A perfect picture poem from you, once more, Dean. What a hard act to follow!
Comment Written 30-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2013
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Well, your amazing work has inspired me to at least feabily
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Your pictapoems are out of this world, Dean.
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Something happened to the rest of my response to your review, Alex, so I will finish it up now. What I was about to say that your work has inspired me to delve deeper into the genres of fantasy and folklore as it pertains to myths and legends. Before I read Under the Dragon's Claw (which I finally finished about three-am our time yesterday morning after reading it virtually non-stop for several days), I never would have entertained writing a fantasy poem or story. But, now...well, you know, LOL...
Thanks again!
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I feel you are on the right track, Dean, because your latest posts are inspired, and that is an understatement!
I'm glad you had so much fun reading my book. So, you finished it--that's great!
Your mastery of the language of folklore is a talent that cannot be taught--must come naturally. Some of your writing reminds me of Cumbrianlass and ravenriter, both extremely talented writers who have a unique style.
Keep it up and I hope to see you soon as a published writer--or maybe you have managed this already.