Creepy Poems
Viewing comments for Chapter 20 "Na Oidnche Shamna"A touch of Fear
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Comment from Sherri Lynn Herrmann
Very well done poem. You capture everything about Samhain, making one feel they are there, witness to such a glorious site. It is sad to think that this grand celebration of life and resources (God of Hunting) was grossly misconstrued as devil worship and started the horrific witch hunts. Great Job.
.Peace.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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Very well done poem. You capture everything about Samhain, making one feel they are there, witness to such a glorious site. It is sad to think that this grand celebration of life and resources (God of Hunting) was grossly misconstrued as devil worship and started the horrific witch hunts. Great Job.
.Peace.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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Thank you Lynn. I appreciate you wonderful review and star offering.
Comment from Starlit Ink
You convey the festival and celebratory ambiance of this special night. There is an appealing spookiness to the poem also. Departed souls, songs and witches' spells combine to make this a memorable night. Definitely I would want to be nice to those witches if they are casting spells. This in an enjoyable read.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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You convey the festival and celebratory ambiance of this special night. There is an appealing spookiness to the poem also. Departed souls, songs and witches' spells combine to make this a memorable night. Definitely I would want to be nice to those witches if they are casting spells. This in an enjoyable read.
Comment Written 08-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2013
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Thank you starlit Ink.
Comment from allborn66
This is a wonderful poem. I love the repeated line. You communicate the theme well. The tone is appropriate to the subject matter.
Barbara
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
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This is a wonderful poem. I love the repeated line. You communicate the theme well. The tone is appropriate to the subject matter.
Barbara
Comment Written 04-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 04-Nov-2013
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Thank you Barbara.
Comment from Gungalo
This service in the forest knells,
Sings out with songs and witch's spells.
'Twas needed to bring in New Years.
Facilitates whilst fears it clears,
As morning brings forth ringing bells.
Na Oidnche Shamna.
Wow Tom this is really great. Long time history and glad to hear it. Beautiful write and wonderful bells to hear.
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2013
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This service in the forest knells,
Sings out with songs and witch's spells.
'Twas needed to bring in New Years.
Facilitates whilst fears it clears,
As morning brings forth ringing bells.
Na Oidnche Shamna.
Wow Tom this is really great. Long time history and glad to hear it. Beautiful write and wonderful bells to hear.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2013
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Thank you Gungalo. Glad you heard the ringing!
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Smile.
Comment from ravenblack
Thanks for your notes. I knew about Samhain, just not about the gruesome sacrifice. Like you use of Celtic ( Na Oidnche Shamna) as it gives it that pagan feel. What does it mean?
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2013
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Thanks for your notes. I knew about Samhain, just not about the gruesome sacrifice. Like you use of Celtic ( Na Oidnche Shamna) as it gives it that pagan feel. What does it mean?
Comment Written 03-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2013
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Thank you range black. It means "it's the night of Samhain".
Comment from Righteous Riter
Good eye catching photo. Good structure and this piece is packed with rhyming. Good description and alliteration. Good story telling as this piece contains a message that is clear and to the point. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2013
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Good eye catching photo. Good structure and this piece is packed with rhyming. Good description and alliteration. Good story telling as this piece contains a message that is clear and to the point. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 03-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2013
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Thank you Righteous Riter.
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
A very well crafted poem.
Rich with the sense of ritual and sacrifice
yet hauntingly rhythmic and enficing.
Well presented and very authentically written.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2013
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A very well crafted poem.
Rich with the sense of ritual and sacrifice
yet hauntingly rhythmic and enficing.
Well presented and very authentically written.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2013
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Thank you Shirley. I see you captured that heathen flair that I intended.
Comment from Kaye A
This was so awesome, loved the imaginary and the history of the Celtic holiday. I liked the way you added the definition of the words at the end. I will be watching for more of your poetry!
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2013
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This was so awesome, loved the imaginary and the history of the Celtic holiday. I liked the way you added the definition of the words at the end. I will be watching for more of your poetry!
Comment Written 02-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2013
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Thank you very much Kaye A.
Comment from adewpearl
I love your use of the Gaelic refrain
solid rhyming in aabba format
nice touches of alliteration and effective details that create a Halloween atmosphere
witch's spells - if only one witch - otherwise, witches' spells
facillitates - facilitates
whilest fears - whilst
good internal rhyme in fears it clears
Brooke
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2013
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I love your use of the Gaelic refrain
solid rhyming in aabba format
nice touches of alliteration and effective details that create a Halloween atmosphere
witch's spells - if only one witch - otherwise, witches' spells
facillitates - facilitates
whilest fears - whilst
good internal rhyme in fears it clears
Brooke
Comment Written 02-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2013
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Thank you Brooke. Got it.
Comment from wiljacro
HI! Treischel. This poem fascinated me because my son,who is 56, is a practicing Druid and always recognises the Celtic festivals, along with many of his friends from all over the world. Thanks for sharing this and the info. in your notes! wiljacro.
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2013
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HI! Treischel. This poem fascinated me because my son,who is 56, is a practicing Druid and always recognises the Celtic festivals, along with many of his friends from all over the world. Thanks for sharing this and the info. in your notes! wiljacro.
Comment Written 02-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2013
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Thank you wiljacro. Glad to know.
