Gnarled Darkly
Be aware and beware19 total reviews
Comment from rspoet
Hello Senyai,
What fun and marvelous imagery of a Halloween seen darkly;
Scary, yet alluring, both delightful and frightful.
Interesting rhyme scheme and smooth running meter
I enjoyed old Gnarled Darkly, best seen from a distance.
Well done, good luck in the contest.
Best wishes.
Robert
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2024
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Hello Senyai,
What fun and marvelous imagery of a Halloween seen darkly;
Scary, yet alluring, both delightful and frightful.
Interesting rhyme scheme and smooth running meter
I enjoyed old Gnarled Darkly, best seen from a distance.
Well done, good luck in the contest.
Best wishes.
Robert
Comment Written 02-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Robert! Your review of my Halloween offering simply made my day, sir. From one of the best poets on this site (right up there with Byron, Keats and Shelley) your kind words mean so much. I am truly honored.
All the best,
Senyai
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Thank you, Robert! Your review of my Halloween offering simply made my day, sir. From one of the best poets on this site (right up there with Byron, Keats and Shelley) your kind words mean so much. I am truly honored.
All the best,
Senyai
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You are most welcome, my friend. And thank you for the much appreciated compliment, though Byron, Keats and Shelley rest upon a lofty plateau far beyond my abilities. I consider Keats the most gifted poet of the last two centuries.
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:-)
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
I like the title, reminiscent of Dylan Thomas! Your Halloween verse is stacked full of dark and creepy imagery interposed with more lighthearted scenes of children having fun. At the conclusion of the day, you vividly contrast the cosiness of happy children asleep in their beds with the evil spirit that roams outside. Well done, Senyai, and good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2024
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I like the title, reminiscent of Dylan Thomas! Your Halloween verse is stacked full of dark and creepy imagery interposed with more lighthearted scenes of children having fun. At the conclusion of the day, you vividly contrast the cosiness of happy children asleep in their beds with the evil spirit that roams outside. Well done, Senyai, and good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 02-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2024
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Debbie, thank you for an inspiring review and most encouraging words. Your thoughts on my Halloween offering means so much. Have a great Sunday :-)
Senyai
Comment from Patty Mazzurco
Your poem captures the spirit of Halloween beautifully, weaving together both the playful and eerie aspects of the night. I love how you bring the scenes to life with rich imagery from the grinning jack-o-lanterns to packs of costumed children, all bathed in the glow of an October moon. The subtle shift in tone as the night deepens adds an intriguing edge, especially as "Gnarled Darkly" returns to roam the quiet streets, watching over the sleeping children. Each stanza has a wonderful rhythm and flow, giving it a spooky, storybook feel. It's vivid, fun, and just the right amount of chilling a perfect Halloween read!
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2024
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Your poem captures the spirit of Halloween beautifully, weaving together both the playful and eerie aspects of the night. I love how you bring the scenes to life with rich imagery from the grinning jack-o-lanterns to packs of costumed children, all bathed in the glow of an October moon. The subtle shift in tone as the night deepens adds an intriguing edge, especially as "Gnarled Darkly" returns to roam the quiet streets, watching over the sleeping children. Each stanza has a wonderful rhythm and flow, giving it a spooky, storybook feel. It's vivid, fun, and just the right amount of chilling a perfect Halloween read!
Comment Written 02-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Patty. Your review touched me deeply. Stunning in fact.
Every aspect of my poem, you "got" in detail. Writers never know if what they write is well received unless reviewed by an excellent reader. Thank you again.
Have a great day!
Senyai
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This is a seriously scary post as you set the scene in the darkness of the night on Halloween and you pulled out all the stops to send chills down the spine here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2024
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This is a seriously scary post as you set the scene in the darkness of the night on Halloween and you pulled out all the stops to send chills down the spine here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 02-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2024
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Hi Dolly,
Oh my! Thank you for a stunning review ...I am so pleased you enjoyed my scary Halloween scene I painted. Halloween has always had two sides to me- the giddy fun as a child and then the evil creeping around the edges of it. Anyway it has passed and we can now look to the holidays and seeing kith and kin ❤️
Thanks, Dolly.
Comment from Shanbreen
This is one of the best I have read so far pertaining to to the "reality" of the "UNEXPECTED" looking in on children happily frightened, fast asleep with candy-filled pockets. Well done. Thanks for sharing and best for the contest.
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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This is one of the best I have read so far pertaining to to the "reality" of the "UNEXPECTED" looking in on children happily frightened, fast asleep with candy-filled pockets. Well done. Thanks for sharing and best for the contest.
Comment Written 01-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Thank you, Shanbreen!
Comment from Aussie
I liked your poem. So descriptive of Halloween and trick or treat. Of course many don't know the real meaning, it isn't about trick or treat. When the world of the dead meet the world of the living for one night. Started way back with the Druid beliefs. K xx
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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I liked your poem. So descriptive of Halloween and trick or treat. Of course many don't know the real meaning, it isn't about trick or treat. When the world of the dead meet the world of the living for one night. Started way back with the Druid beliefs. K xx
Comment Written 01-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Thank you! Great informative review ... we can blame it on the Druids :-)
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Thank you! Great informative review ... we can blame it on the Druids :-)
Comment from jake cosmos aller
a nice Halloween tribute poem. I sense the spirit of the Halloween holiday in these short verses. Incidentally I think it is absurd that they sell Halloween decorations in july
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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a nice Halloween tribute poem. I sense the spirit of the Halloween holiday in these short verses. Incidentally I think it is absurd that they sell Halloween decorations in july
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Hi Jake, thank you! Yes, commerce jams holiday trappings early for the almighty dollar :-(
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Hi Jake, thank you! Yes, commerce jams holiday trappings early for the almighty dollar :-(
Comment from DonandVicki
As I just drove by a bunch of "Trick or Treaters" on the side walks and streets. Your poem completes the evening of Halloween for me. Your Halloween poem is one of the best, In my opinion.
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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As I just drove by a bunch of "Trick or Treaters" on the side walks and streets. Your poem completes the evening of Halloween for me. Your Halloween poem is one of the best, In my opinion.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2024
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Hi DonandVicki, oh thank you, my friend. I am delighted you liked my take on Halloween :-)
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Hi DonandVicki, oh thank you, my friend. I am delighted you liked my take on Halloween :-)
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I really liked your poem. It was very descriptive and listed most of the Halloween happenings. Parts of it were scary and creepy. Well written.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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I really liked your poem. It was very descriptive and listed most of the Halloween happenings. Parts of it were scary and creepy. Well written.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Hi Brenda, thank you for your thoughts on my poem. Very appreciated!
Comment from gansach
This is a good entry for the Halloween Poetry competition. This holiday has so many opportunities for characters and creatures to create that scary, spooky atmosphere~whether the fun chills and frights that make us shake and giggle or the more insidious dark deeds of the haunted and dead. Nicely done, so descriptive and sensory, great presentation.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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This is a good entry for the Halloween Poetry competition. This holiday has so many opportunities for characters and creatures to create that scary, spooky atmosphere~whether the fun chills and frights that make us shake and giggle or the more insidious dark deeds of the haunted and dead. Nicely done, so descriptive and sensory, great presentation.
Comment Written 31-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2024
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Hi Gansach - thank you kindly! Your insightful words always touch home. Amazing review.
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Well deserved!
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Thank you, Gansach! Your encouraging words are inspiring. Have a great Sunday :-)