Comment from Sasha

Excellent

This is absolutely and totally beyond awesome! I loved it so much I went to Youtube and watched 3 versions of Charlie Daniels The Devil Went Down to Georgia, then reread your poem. I honestly don't know what I could possible say to convey adequately how much I loved this one. I want to apologize for not having a 6 (which is most assuredly not enough) to give you for this. I loved it immensely and if it doesn't win poem of the month, there is something seriously wrong...great work with this one.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2014

Thanks, Smurph.

Comment from Norbanus

Exceptional

A delightful tribute, Dean, not only to Charlie Daniels but to the entire genre. I loved it. Six stars are not enough for this classic. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2014

Thanks.

Comment from McMurry903

Exceptional

Dean, that was outstanding! Growing up a good southern boy I have Charlie Daniel's song memorized. I found this piece to be a perfect conclusion for the fate of Johnny. The rhythm throughout was flawless and kept in tune to the original I had running through my head.

I can see a possible poem of the month here in my opinion. I also loved the presentation, the entire piece was very well thought out. Simply Superb!

Brian

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2014

Thank you, Brian.

Comment from billscott

Exceptional

Exceptionally cool, Dean.

I could hear the music in my head as I read this.

Would this be a B side or a lost track? LOL

Wait...extended version with class...yes..that's better.

Thoroughly enjoyed this!

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2014

Thanks you, Bill.

Comment from Jay Squires

Exceptional

Dean, this poem which I hummed along to as I read, is worth far more that a FanStory 6 (which, alas!, I don't possess to give you). I think it should be awarded the poem of the month honors.

You did a brilliant job! And, where in the world did you get the art work that accompanied it?

I found only one small nit.
"as he spread the gospels seed" [GOSPEL'S seed]

Thanks for posting this, Dean.

Hurrah! I found I DO have another 6!

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2014

Thank you, Jay.

Comment from missjosi

Exceptional

Well, I know the original song and it is a definite classic however your tribute is awesome... I loved it...you told a great story with a heavy dose of cool in there... Bloody fantastic I say!!! Six stars for that hugely enjoyable read!!

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2014

Thank you missjosi.

Comment from Nosha17

Excellent

It is rather like a saga (mediaeval legend) It demonstrates that with God's help, good will triumph over evil. Your choice of words and rhymes were excellent and it flowed along like a song. I loved the visuals, you are very adept. Most enjoyable. Faye.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2014

Thanks, Faye, and I'm glad that it reads like a song because it is based on one. I don't know how adept I am, but I know that I love telling stories, be they poetry or prose.

Thanks again, my friend. I appreciate it!

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Oh Dean I would give this a six if I had one..........
I loved this..........you an expertician..............a virtuoso.....this is superbly epic.....................well done..I don't have enough superlatives ...and it live in Georgia!!!!!!!!!
God bless

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2014

Thanks, kiwijenny, I truly appreciate that! The fact that you enjoyed it that much is reward enough for me, my friend. I'm glad I could do the Great State of Georgia proud!

Much obliged~

Comment from DanielEkine

Excellent

This is definitely the work of the renowned author Dean Kuch.
Chills moving through my body reading his work.
It never ceases to surprise me always. A great job and impeccable in every way.
"He'd practice nights, talented delights, soon spread around the block,

many came, so thus, the name, Fiddle playin' preacher who could rock!



Yet, down below, dark forces know, the opportunity that was lost;

for years ago, as you all know, that golden fiddle came with a cost."

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2014

Thank so much, Daniel, I appreciate that fine compliment. Your work has the same effects on me as well, my talented friend. You just keep doing what you do, and you'll be fine!

reply by DanielEkine on 05-Jun-2014

Extremely humbled.

Comment from Domino 2

Exceptional

Hi, Dean.

Do you mean plural - 'demons hissed' rather than the possessive 'demon's'?

I didn't read your notes as the bloody poem is long enough as it is. LOL

Great story in a poem of the dual between the Godly gifted Johnny and that old dope, the devil, who understandingly didn't like 'Amazing Grace'.

Sure held my attention throughout.

Here's a well-deserved sixer. I still had four left on Thursday despite reviewing my butt off the last few days.

Cheers, Ray

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2014

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2014

Thanks a bunch, Ray, I'm so glad you liked it. And you're absolutely right, I meant the plural form of demons. Thanks, I've fixed that as well.

Much obliged for the extra star, too!