A Murder Most Fowl
It's best to be happy with who--or what--we are...138 total reviews
Comment from Jay Squires
I love poetry that tells a story. I love poetry whose story is gripping and redolent of the supernatural (okay, this is more than redolent: it is!)
I hear you not, all life has wrought soon ends, once off this ledge! [Oh! how I adore that line!]
I'm glad I read the Author's Notes about the flock being called a murder. That's weird. But, no weirder than a reviewer who is poring over that line, trying to bend and warp suicide into murder!
Oh, I love your poem!
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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I love poetry that tells a story. I love poetry whose story is gripping and redolent of the supernatural (okay, this is more than redolent: it is!)
I hear you not, all life has wrought soon ends, once off this ledge! [Oh! how I adore that line!]
I'm glad I read the Author's Notes about the flock being called a murder. That's weird. But, no weirder than a reviewer who is poring over that line, trying to bend and warp suicide into murder!
Oh, I love your poem!
Comment Written 30-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Thanks so much, jay, what a wonderful compliment. I'm so happy that you enjoyed this poem, and I truly appreciate your glowing review and very generous rating.
Comment from Lysa Schuler
This was an excellent poem. It was written very well. Format made it easy to follow. Subject was clear as was message in last stanza. This was a work of perfection. I could find no flaws. Good writ, God bless.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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This was an excellent poem. It was written very well. Format made it easy to follow. Subject was clear as was message in last stanza. This was a work of perfection. I could find no flaws. Good writ, God bless.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Thanks very much, Lysa. So rarely do I see the word "perfection" as it pertains to something I've written. I'm so pleased that you think so!
Comment from ELumpkins
I think this piece rates a six, It is well written and tells ordwr to create this great, beautiful story in rhyme. The words chosen are carefully placed in the proper order and the results is a six.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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I think this piece rates a six, It is well written and tells ordwr to create this great, beautiful story in rhyme. The words chosen are carefully placed in the proper order and the results is a six.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Thanks very much for your fabulous review of this poem, ELumpkins. I am sincerely grateful!
Comment from Aplgwest
I will not view ravens/crows in the same way again. They are so smart and opinionated, it now seems obvious that some of us have been rein"crow"nated. Hope suicide is not the only way to earn flyer miles. I think Poe died of TB or drink, but hope his raven poem got him honorary wings.
A poem that kept my attention and sent my mind cruising. By the way, is the story original or is it based on a specific folklore story?
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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I will not view ravens/crows in the same way again. They are so smart and opinionated, it now seems obvious that some of us have been rein"crow"nated. Hope suicide is not the only way to earn flyer miles. I think Poe died of TB or drink, but hope his raven poem got him honorary wings.
A poem that kept my attention and sent my mind cruising. By the way, is the story original or is it based on a specific folklore story?
Comment Written 30-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Thanks, Skylight, I hpoe old Edgar earned his wings myself.
The story is an original, but I was reading some Comanche Indian folklore about misbehaving children who turned into crows to learn a lesson. Forced to eat carrion and he like, they learned real quick!
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Dean Murder of the Crows (so I know what that term means a flock of Crows
Dean your rhyming poem/story is indeed from what I have read-
Crows are known as a creature which guides souls to their resting place. They are said to be the keepers of the sacred law and hold the secrets to creation within them.
Gert
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Hello Dean Murder of the Crows (so I know what that term means a flock of Crows
Dean your rhyming poem/story is indeed from what I have read-
Crows are known as a creature which guides souls to their resting place. They are said to be the keepers of the sacred law and hold the secrets to creation within them.
Gert
Comment Written 30-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Thanks for the fabulous review on this one, Gert. Sorry about the delayed response, internet down time has been killing me of late! I do appreciate it, most sincerely...
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You are welcome Dean
I have found out that internets seem to have a mind of their own.
Gert
Comment from Nosha17
Your story in rhyme has a legendary feel about it. It is very beautiful with excellent choice of words, rhyme and language. I can quite believe what you say about them not being associated with death, but being signs of good luck. There is a legend at the Tower of London that if the ravens who live there become less than six, the monarchy will fall-it is a myth, but you never know. Most enjoyable read and lovely illustration. Faye
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Your story in rhyme has a legendary feel about it. It is very beautiful with excellent choice of words, rhyme and language. I can quite believe what you say about them not being associated with death, but being signs of good luck. There is a legend at the Tower of London that if the ravens who live there become less than six, the monarchy will fall-it is a myth, but you never know. Most enjoyable read and lovely illustration. Faye
Comment Written 30-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Thanks for the fabulous review on this one, Nosha. Sorry about the delayed response, internet down time has been killing me of late! I do appreciate it, most sincerely...
Comment from Idamarty
Hello friend,
This was just awesome, not only in your ending rhymes but those within. This takes incredible skill and talent. Also, being an Ojibway myself, I was delighted to read this. It touched me as the stories of the Native peoples are not written about as frequently as I would like. Kudos to you for this one my friend. Blessings.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Hello friend,
This was just awesome, not only in your ending rhymes but those within. This takes incredible skill and talent. Also, being an Ojibway myself, I was delighted to read this. It touched me as the stories of the Native peoples are not written about as frequently as I would like. Kudos to you for this one my friend. Blessings.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Thank you, Idamarty, I really appreciate you sharing that with me. My great grandmother on my mom's side was full-blooded Cherokee.
Comment from words
such a beautiful poem.
Love the play on words of the title.
I have always been fascinated that a flock of crows is referred to as a "murder of crows",
You have used this to great effect both in the title and the ending lines.
Hugs, d
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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such a beautiful poem.
Love the play on words of the title.
I have always been fascinated that a flock of crows is referred to as a "murder of crows",
You have used this to great effect both in the title and the ending lines.
Hugs, d
Comment Written 30-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Thanks for the fabulous review on this one, words. Sorry about the delayed response, internet down time has been killing me of late! I do appreciate it, most sincerely...
Comment from nancy_e_davis
This was so well written in hectameter with both end and internal lines. Great imagery and alliteration throughout the entire poem. We have a raven that loves to tease and taunt my dogs. I suppose it is something to do for entertainment because there is no other reason I can think of. This is really a good story poem Dean. Kudos. Nancy
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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This was so well written in hectameter with both end and internal lines. Great imagery and alliteration throughout the entire poem. We have a raven that loves to tease and taunt my dogs. I suppose it is something to do for entertainment because there is no other reason I can think of. This is really a good story poem Dean. Kudos. Nancy
Comment Written 30-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2014
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Thanks for the fabulous review on this one, Honeycomb. Sorry about the delayed response, internet down time has been killing me of late! I do appreciate it, most sincerely...
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I don't really notice who replies and who doesn't. I just go about doing my thing and enjoying the ride. LOL Hace a great day. Nancy
Comment from Ridley Williams
Hey Dean,
A murder of crows, very interesting, but does that mean when you see crows sitting on a line, together, it would be considered a "murders row", of crows? Lol. We have lots of crows around our house, hell, I should be the luckiest guy in the world...oh well. Your solid meter and rhyme enhanced the feel of mystic delights of the verse, and allowed the reader to be more involved in the story-line. By the way, we have a lovers leap down canyon from our house, but last I heard, the last couple to jump from the cliff, in the early 1900's, just made a mess, (sorry). I loved your idea of the evolution of the spirit in transformatin...It made for a much better ending. Great job with this write...best wishes, Bill
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Hey Dean,
A murder of crows, very interesting, but does that mean when you see crows sitting on a line, together, it would be considered a "murders row", of crows? Lol. We have lots of crows around our house, hell, I should be the luckiest guy in the world...oh well. Your solid meter and rhyme enhanced the feel of mystic delights of the verse, and allowed the reader to be more involved in the story-line. By the way, we have a lovers leap down canyon from our house, but last I heard, the last couple to jump from the cliff, in the early 1900's, just made a mess, (sorry). I loved your idea of the evolution of the spirit in transformatin...It made for a much better ending. Great job with this write...best wishes, Bill
Comment Written 30-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Thanks, Bill. I'm very pleased that you liked it...I think, lol.
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Hey Dean, it must be something you bring out in me...our moms probably wouldn't have let us play together as kids, either, lol. Thanks for stirring up the dander...B
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Sure she would've, Ridley. All of the moms thought I was the greatest kid when I was growing up, so polite...then, I got their kids outside around a campfire and scared the bejeezus outta them , lol!