Comment from lancellot

Excellent

The minister should have read this poem at the wedding, maybe he would have changed his mind. Truly creepy, and every lines expresses the huge difference between life and death. Well done.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

They say there is a fine line between love and hate, and a fine love between life and death. I happen to believe that both are true. Strange story, it really piqued my curiosity. That is why I wrote a poem about it.

Thanks for the fantastic review, lancellot!

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Excellent

Truth is definitely stranger than fiction and there's no doubt about that.
What a well written and morbidly morose tale.
You're such a master of this genre and this is just another example of the high standards you set and maintain.
The animated hand reninds me of reaching out for life and having it unceremoniously snatched from you. (Not unalike the example you quote.)

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

Thanks, seken58. You pretty much nailed this one, my friend!

Comment from Eleanor Buron

Excellent

I think his was a very fine gesture brought on by true devotion to his beloved. Good inspiration for your cryptic poem. The visual and moving art enhances the poem which delivers one haunting line after the other!
The third stanza stands out but then all of the stanzas are excellent. Wish I had your talent for rhyming.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2013

Thank you very much, Eleanor, what a nice thing to say! I am very grateful for your outstanding review. I am also certain your rhyming capabilities are just as well versed as mine.

Thanks so much, again!

reply by Eleanor Buron on 03-Nov-2013

Sad to say, I'm not as well versed as a formalist but learn a lot from GOOD poets - like you!

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

This is so creepy. I had to shut the sound off - I want to run and hide in a corner. Wonderfully written. Thanks for the nightmares I'm sure to have tonight.
~Teresa~

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2013

Hah, well, you're very welcome Teresa! And allow me to thank you for this hilarious review..."THANK YOU!"

Seriously, I am very grateful.

Oh yeah, and Pleasant Screams!, heh heh...

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Dean Kuch,

The final Halloween horror poem? A chilly rhyme, it suits the age, with the current fascination with the supernatural.

Patrick

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2013

Yep, the last Halloween inspired poem of the year, Patrick. Thanksgiving and Christmas being just around the corner, there's still plenty of inspiration to draw from.

Thanks for the review, my friend.

Comment from boxergirl

Exceptional

I like the imagery and flow of your poem. Strong verbs and adjectives. Great alliteration with C's, a's, h's, etc. I like the old language spread throughout. I enjoyed this one, not too bloody. 8-)

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2013

Thanks very much, boxergirl, I truly appreciate that.

Yeah, I was doing my best to avoid blood and guts on this particular poem. Dust and cobwebs seemed to be a better fit.

Comment from LeMuseNoir

Exceptional

Another fine and atmospheric verse- it may have been inspired by a modern pop legend - but echoes with fine Gothic style such Romantic poets as Keats and Tennyson.
"Oh cobwebbed crypt-o vaulted shame " - just excellent. A work that understands that grief and remorse are sisters to terror - outstanding.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

Thanks so much for your wonderful support of this format, LeMuseNoir. I have really appreciated all of your outstanding feedback on this series.

Comment from Cry the Vile Rebel

Excellent

Count me among the creeped out, (more so by your poem than by what some grieving soul, half a world away. He apparently had the consent of his betrothed's family, the only other folks that really had a vote in the matter.) With this Halloween offering you have struck just the right tone of eerieness and spell1binding.

Do you suppose "fairies" as you use it here, warrants the use of a possessive apostrophe?

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

Thanks so much for your thoughts on this, Cry, as well as that suggestion. I sincerely appreciate it!

Comment from Hitcher

Excellent

Cool poem Dean:)
Definitely not your normal wedding day bash, I guess one could say it is Romantic in a Creepy kind of way. Till death does up part kinda sticks out in my mind for some reason though :) I always enjoy your notes mate.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

Hah, thanks Hitch, I really appreciate that, my friend!

Comment from Ridley Williams

Excellent

Hello Dean, well, I certainly agree with you premise about truth and fiction. I choose to think of Deffy's act as romantic, as long as their was no "Wedding Night". (Yuck!) But, I do understand his reaction to his girlfriends sudden demise. Very interesting, my friend, does this mean you can divorce your dead wife? You know, to finally show her who's boss? Probably something you wouldn't bring up to your live one,...might beat her to the grave, heehee. Enough of that! Nice job on the thought and write, Bill

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2013

Yeah, Bill, I too hope they did not consummate the marriage. That would be sickening to the Nth degree, LOL!

Thanks for the wonderful review!