Comment from LoannaLois

Excellent

This is a six...disguised as a five. What a GREAT poem. Every time I read the word,"fear" ,I got chills. The repetitive element did it for me.Loved this.

 Comment Written 07-May-2014

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reply by the author on 07-May-2014

Well, a five is fine by me, Lois! My biggest reward is that you enjoyed it, and it gave you chills. I couldn't ask for a better compliment than that! LOL...

Comment from Righteous Riter

Excellent

Good description that allow me to feel the emotion within the words. Good alliteration with ebony/essence...good/go...drag/down...no/need...an/acquiescence...decadent/delights...what/wish/were. Good complimentary photo followed by a clear message.

 Comment Written 01-May-2014

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reply by the author on 02-May-2014

Thank you, my brother.

Comment from JB Lynn

Exceptional

The image of being dragged down to a darker level is certainly chilling. This is really your area of expertise, isn't it? Admittedly, sometimes your work is too frightening for me. Guess you're doing something right! The repetition of "Fear me not" made me imagine this as a haunting chant the narrator was using to try and lure their prey to them. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 01-May-2014

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reply by the author on 02-May-2014

Thank you very much, JB Lynn, and the response this poem elicited from you was just the sort of response I'd hoped it would evoke in my readers. I certainly appreciate your validation, and fantastic review, my friend!

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

I do fear you Dean - you have a bit of a dark side - at least in your writing but otherwise I don't you do:) I liked the style of format of your poem.
Teresa

 Comment Written 01-May-2014

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reply by the author on 02-May-2014

Thank you, Teresa. And we all have a bit of a darker side. It's just that some aren't afraid to get in touch with it. The key is, should you yourself ever decide to, is to not linger there too long. There are things there, waiting for us all...

I appreciate your kind comments and review.

Comment from NicciFaye

Excellent

Now that is powerful Dean! The message you present in a metaphoric horror fashion is true in reality of life...as when we get down to that level of emotion we have succumbed to more than fear...but fall right into the enemies hands. Well done. I have no more sixes my dear!!!

 Comment Written 01-May-2014

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reply by the author on 03-May-2014

Thanks, Nicci, I'm really glad that you liked this one. Too bad more voters didn't, lol...

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Wow, Dean, where are my sixes when I need them? YIKES! You do write this genre well, soooo well! I love the repetition, and that last "Fear me - " = WOW - shivers down my spine! (Why oh why do I always end up reading you just before I go to bed? !!!) Exceptional free verse, my friend!
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 Comment Written 01-May-2014

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reply by the author on 03-May-2014

Ha ha, I hear that a lot, Dawn, so you're not alone there. But hey, I try to help in that department -- the going to sleep part, I mean. I do wish you pleasant screams, lol!

reply by Dawn Munro on 03-May-2014

You will pay for that! (LOL)

Comment from w.j.debi

Excellent

I've heard that it is our own fear of success that keeps so many people from realizing their dreams. What if they get what they want, then what? Effectively written and thought provoking.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 03-May-2014

Thanks, w.j. debi. I'm very glad you liked it.

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

great use of repetition for emotional effect
good internal rhyme in side you hide and alliteration in decadent delights and good to go and drag you down
intense and scary :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 03-May-2014

Thanks, Brooke. I'm glad that you liked it.

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is very well written, dean, you did an excellent job writing this free style poem about the fear that can come upon us. i enjoyed reading it. creepy picture choice.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 04-May-2014

Thank you, sweet.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

I for one do not thrive on fear. Nevertheless, I admired your dramatic presentation and thought-provoking piece. I am glad you were inspired by Roosevelt's famous quote to reflect on the conflicting emotions. I admired your use of the first person for immediacy and your ominous conclusion. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Apr-2014

Thank you for your kind review, Joan. Much obliged.