Courtesy Call
The Reaper isn't always grim...44 total reviews
Comment from Muffins
I would never imagine in my deepest dream of choosing The Reaper as a messenger speaking about bettering your life. Although you've chosen as your main character The God of death, he is presented in a positive helpful light. You've cast him as a stern father giving his advice. The fact that you wrote this in one setting means that it was meant for you to have and share. Thanks.
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
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I would never imagine in my deepest dream of choosing The Reaper as a messenger speaking about bettering your life. Although you've chosen as your main character The God of death, he is presented in a positive helpful light. You've cast him as a stern father giving his advice. The fact that you wrote this in one setting means that it was meant for you to have and share. Thanks.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 18-Mar-2014
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Thank you very much, Muffins! I appreciate it.
Comment from michaelcahill
I love when you take this kind of risk and pull it off. Another piece that could easily go awry. It is lengthy and it is straight forward about simple goodness and a commitment to it. It is such a powerful message when it works. Very inspiring. Mikey
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2014
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I love when you take this kind of risk and pull it off. Another piece that could easily go awry. It is lengthy and it is straight forward about simple goodness and a commitment to it. It is such a powerful message when it works. Very inspiring. Mikey
Comment Written 15-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2014
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One of these days my luck will run out, my friend, so I'm glad you felt I carried it off again. Thanks so much, Mikey! David
Comment from darla1977
I just found the best poem on here! This is truely amazing! Revisions, really? You already made the rest of us look bad! I think its perfect! So strong! Just brilliant! I've never given a 6 to anyone!
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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I just found the best poem on here! This is truely amazing! Revisions, really? You already made the rest of us look bad! I think its perfect! So strong! Just brilliant! I've never given a 6 to anyone!
Comment Written 15-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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Thank you very much, Darla. I really appreciate the sixer and the great review.
Comment from robina1978
Real horror picture that complements your poem extremely well. The Reaper is coming to get you but you try to avoid this. When you saw a halo in the mirror when you looked again you knew you were going to live.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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Real horror picture that complements your poem extremely well. The Reaper is coming to get you but you try to avoid this. When you saw a halo in the mirror when you looked again you knew you were going to live.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2014
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Thank you so much, my friend!
Comment from Tatarka2
This is very, very powerful. If I had a 6 left, this would get it. It's chilling, yet sends such a strong message, in a lyrical and evocative way. Very well done.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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This is very, very powerful. If I had a 6 left, this would get it. It's chilling, yet sends such a strong message, in a lyrical and evocative way. Very well done.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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Thanks so much, my friend. As always, I really appreciate it! :) David
Comment from queenv
I like it, it has been awake up call for me. I have a lot to be thankful for and will not been the rest of my life complaning and bemoaning. Excellent flow and words of wisdom.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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I like it, it has been awake up call for me. I have a lot to be thankful for and will not been the rest of my life complaning and bemoaning. Excellent flow and words of wisdom.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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Thank you so much, queenv, for that sixer, and also for your kind words. I'm so glad you found something of value in this.
Comment from A Jesterstear
Another brilliant masterpiece by yourself big M. One does wonder if the Grim Reaper needs to go on a counselling course, while he gets the message across, his social and communication skills seem to be somewhat lacking. Great write. AJ.
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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Another brilliant masterpiece by yourself big M. One does wonder if the Grim Reaper needs to go on a counselling course, while he gets the message across, his social and communication skills seem to be somewhat lacking. Great write. AJ.
Comment Written 14-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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Thanks so much, AJ. I think he may have Asberger's Syndrome. ;-)
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I would place bets on a psychotic illness. There are definitely delusions of grandeur present... he thinks he is #1 reviewer... come on... and the way he dresses.
Comment from Kenneth Schaal
A beautiful write, and perfect in every measure from where I stand. Inspired it is, and your southern roots are showing, David. I love it; exceptional work. Kenny
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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A beautiful write, and perfect in every measure from where I stand. Inspired it is, and your southern roots are showing, David. I love it; exceptional work. Kenny
Comment Written 14-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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Thanks so much, Kenny, for your wonderful thoughts, and you're right about the Southern roots. They do show on occasion.
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, marillion, you did an excellent job writing this excellent poem about the reaper that gave you a warning and you headed it. i enjoyed reading it. i'm looking forward to the rogue's valentine
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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this is very well written, marillion, you did an excellent job writing this excellent poem about the reaper that gave you a warning and you headed it. i enjoyed reading it. i'm looking forward to the rogue's valentine
Comment Written 14-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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Thanks so much, my friend. The rogue is up and at 'em now, and I appreciate your great review and the sixer surprise.
Comment from adewpearl
solid rhyming couplets
excellent use of iambic meter
good alliteration in phrases like completely covered
and hidden as he hovered
vivid and mood-creating descriptive detail with appeal to senses not limited to the visual
good alliteration in managed and mastered and in lies you learned
and more
thoughtful and thought provoking
I love the insightful advice offered by the Reaper :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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solid rhyming couplets
excellent use of iambic meter
good alliteration in phrases like completely covered
and hidden as he hovered
vivid and mood-creating descriptive detail with appeal to senses not limited to the visual
good alliteration in managed and mastered and in lies you learned
and more
thoughtful and thought provoking
I love the insightful advice offered by the Reaper :-) Brooke
Comment Written 13-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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Thanks so much, Brooke, for the great review, and I'm happy to pass along advice from the Cowled One so you don't have to spend time with him. He's kind of a bore, really. ;-)