Comment from zanya

Exceptional

Wow, a most interesting concept explored here - life and trajectory of a writer and his 'place' in the writer's cosmos, as it were !- the interface between the reader and the world created and ultimately Art is somewhat like life itself 'left them wondering what he'd meant...'

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014

Thanks for that keen insight into this poem, Zanya, I always appreciate that. And you're absolutely right, life is a lot like art. It often imitates art, in fact.

Thanks so much for your outstanding review and very generous rating. I am truly grateful.

Comment from Margaret Snowdon

Exceptional

Well, you know what I think about it -
great - simply great - the flow to words,
rhythm and rhyme, all perfect - and so
well presented.

I read the last verse over again and again...
and somehow "smiled" doesn't fit to show discontent

he smiled to show his discontent (sneered perhaps??)

Still most impressive, Dean.

Margaret

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014

Thanks, Margaret, I really appreciate your very kind and generous review, as well as for the suggestion/observation. I kind of felt that same way about that line, that nagging feeling you get when you've written something that just doesn't feel like it fits properly. I'll take your advice and change it.

Thanks so much again for taking the time to read and review it for me. I always value your opinions very highly.

Comment from chasennov

Excellent

An Overnight Success.' This is a great poem you have written here, Dean. I gather that many writers would act and write in the same fashion, and also feel disappointed. We have to keep going. Well done.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014

Yes, we certainly do, chasennov, as long as we feel we have something significant to offer, we must keep on writing.

Thanks for the excellent review, my friend!

reply by chasennov on 13-Apr-2014

You are most welcome, Dean. Kind regards, my friend.

Comment from padumachitta

Exceptional

Hi Dean. I love the whole set up. The poem is just so smooth and slick. It is one of those poems that will echo in my head.
Maybe, this is why I stick it out on this odd site. Without readers my work does not quite live. It is not ego , that I want my stuff read. The characters, they breath. But, yes in the end who decides...the people, the publishers...how mans terrible trilogies have been written because well...
Sometimes I really understand J.D. Salinger
Thanks for the poem, padumachitta

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014

I wholeheartedly agree, padu. Certainly, without fans who care enough to read what you've written, it's nothing more than words strung cohesively together on a page. But in the end, who gets to decide whether the story lives on, or dies abruptly? The characters and idea belong ultimately to the one who conceived them, do they not?

I truly appreciate your keen insights into my meanings of this. Sure, it's a bit satirical, but still true.

Thanks so much again!

Comment from kiwijenny

Exceptional

As the French would say tres interessant .....I see that the author had created something that took on a life of its own...and he ended it on his terms...Sir Conan Doyle, so upset people he brought Sherlock back...But as for me I want to be published to pay a bill or two...heck three.
Well done
God bless

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014

Hah, ha, yeah, as do I, Jenny, as do I!

I'm happy that you recognized the satirical humor behind this. I wrote it as a response to an article I read recently, about fans moaning about a popular authors recent death because they will never know the outcome of his unfinished works. Really? I mean, c'mon, the poor guy died, for heaven's sake! And all they're worried about is the ending to a couple of his books?

So sad, I felt.

Comment from omerta16

Excellent

Nice way of bringing life to a scenario/topic that is very interesting to us fellow writers. Reminds me of the domestic partnership law, ha ha. Love the presentation of the whole piece. Thanks for sharing. Til next time. Omerta

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014

Thanks, omerta16, for your kind comments and excellent review. Until next time indeed, my friend...

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

A very interesting combination of a story poem and graphics here. When looking back and the fans of Harry Potter and the twilight series, I conclude that the characters do take a life of their own but of course, without fans they wouldn't continue to live.As a kid I loved the Hardy Boys, but no one knows of them now.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014

Thank you, seaglass. I too loved the Hardy Boys series as a kid, one of my favorites, actually.

Thanks again for your excellent review, my friend.

Comment from Andrewajgblue

Exceptional

So brilliant, you are so talented I love reading your work, this was so good with a brilliant story, your rhyming is great and the pictures add a lot to the presentation, really great work
Andrew

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014

Thanks very much, Andrew. I'm very pleased that you liked this one, my friend!

Comment from humpwhistle

Excellent

hmmm, morph into hate? I don't get that, Dean. The characters I love, I continue to love. I can get pissed at writer who abandons or kills of a favorite character, but the character will always live for me.

I like the way you take this tale of perseverance and triumph and twist it into with a malevolent edge.

Peace, Lee

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014

Thanks for reading and reviewing it for me, Lee. I always appreciate and value your opinions. Of course, this is a bit satirical. Not intended as a proclamation of my feelings, personally.

Comment from Millibrad

Excellent

I enjoyed reading this story poem of the author's thirty year journey to becoming a published writer. I imagine a mountain of rejections could create a spiteful response. Great job. Thanks for posting.

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 Comment Written 13-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Apr-2014

Thanks for reading & reviewing it for me, Millibrad. I appreciate the kind comments and generous rating.