Comment from karenina

Excellent

What a write! The tone and tenor of this piece made me imagine Vincent Price reading it aloud a la "Thriller"--only with sophisticated rhymes and meter! Ghoulishly delish! A shiver in me boots sort of Halloween tale that I can't imagine won't be wildly popular in the contest!

Karenina

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2018

What a buzz that would be for any poet... to have Vincent Price reading their work. Thanks to you, I'm now imagining it too. Most grateful for the wonderful comments, Karenina; happy Halloween to you! Craig

reply by karenina on 31-Oct-2018

He could have made the telephone book sound creepy--so imagine what he'd have done with YOUR excellent poem!

Comment from jenintorre

Exceptional

Hi there Craig
I loved reading your Halloween story in a poem especially the last line which summed it all up. I am sure you will do very well in the competition. Good luck and best wishes. Jen.

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2018

Thank so much for the wonderful comments, the shiny stars and the good luck wishes, Jen. I really appreciate all of them. Happy Halloween to you :) Craig

Comment from royowen

Excellent

This wonderfully scribed, fashioned, shaped and cut to fit the standards of poetry writing, intrigued me. It reminded me of a book, written by Stephen King, were the devil had defeated God,, but in so doing, he'd cursed himself to an eternity of being both God and Satan, because without good, evil has no meaning. Likewise, where there is greater evil, lesser must bow to it. Well done, good job, blessings, Roy

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2018

Thanks so much, Roy. I'm not familiar with that book, but like most people I'm quite partial to a bit of Stephen King; so I'll have to look it up. I really appreciate the lovely comments. Cheers, Craig

reply by royowen on 31-Oct-2018

I read it many years ago, can't remember it's name, but I'll always remember the theme. And, a pleasure to read Craig,

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Hello, Author. You certainly paint vivid pictures with your writing.
I have reviewed many of these for the contest, and in my opinion yours is the winner by far:

Lines like this are the reason why:
"The scouts had found a creature that the ghouls were scared to see,
and swore they couldn't wait to show this home of ours their backs.

Good job. Bob

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2018

Thanks so much for the wonderfully encouraging comments, Bob. Most grateful for the support, have a terrific Halloween :)

Craig

reply by Mastery on 31-Oct-2018

Good writing, Craig

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

A first in the philosophy of Halloween, where the various members of the ghoulish generation has prime of place, as well their parts in it.

This is the first time I have read such a coverage.

A different take...and why not.

A lot of imagery projected here.

Here is for wishing all a great Halloween, and if this is anything to go by, it will be a blast for many.

My best wishes.
RGstar

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2018

Thanks very much for the kind review, RG. Best wishes for a fun Halloween to you as well :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from eltwelve

Excellent

Wow, that was a pleasure and enjoyable to read, it flowed smoothly for easy reading. Absolutely love the last line, none in the hellish troop could trump the sins of man

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2018

Thank you for the kind words, have a happy Halloween! Craig

Comment from Justin Chopin

Excellent

Very interesting piece CD. Reminds me the book of Revelation because evil intentions of all of your different demons being led by Beelzebub himself to impose their insidious will on all of humanity. Enjoyed the twist at the end that as nefarious as your : gorgons, shapeshifters, and banshees are they can't compete with the malevolent cruelty of mankind. Great job with with poem.

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2018

Thanks so much for the thoughtful and kind comments, Justin. Most grateful, Craig

reply by Justin Chopin on 31-Oct-2018

You're welcome.

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Hello CD Richards
So the devil and his crew of devils have a fear from another place in our universe, got my attention with you unique way of rhyming and made me wish I had a six to give you
Gert

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2018

Thanks so much, Gert. Virtual six most gratefully accepted :) Craig

reply by Gert sherwood on 31-Oct-2018

You are welcome Craig
Gert

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Exceptional

All the evil the galaxy could muster were gathering in one place to attack our planet earth, but the evil they encountered here scared them off. LOL What a great idea for a Halloween poem. If this poem doesn't win I will be surprised. Great imagery rhyme and meter Craig. I have a six. Well done ! :>)Nancy

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2018

Well done to you on having a six this late in the week, Nancy... and many thanks for the honour of bestowing it on my little poem :) Most grateful for the generous comments. Happy Halloween to you! Craig

Comment from Sanku

Excellent

You have projected the Halloween to an intergalactical level.Creature who are monstrous terrifying to look turned tail and ran when they the cruelty of human race!
The little man's cruelty can beat the entire demonagerie of the universe .True.
Tis is going to be a winner and I ran out of sixes so. *******
one extra ..for the last line.

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2018

Thanks so much for all those lovely, shiny stars, I even counted them ;-) Most grateful for the very kind comments as well. Happy Halloween to you. Craig