Comment from padumachitta

Excellent

Hi. Good poem, and deep dark places well, they are often the Muses laugh at us...I often think, when I write something dark, that I am working something out at some level...any way...this sure was a powerful poem

 Comment Written 07-May-2015

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Comment from Benny Beeharry

Exceptional

This is very hard indeed when you know where you stand and that they are going to come soon.
But the reason which you hid, is obvious.
It is a great writing and I cannot help giving you six for it,
Benny Beeharry

 Comment Written 07-May-2015

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Comment from BJ_Barnes

Excellent

This is such wonderful writing. I can definitely hear in my mind set to music. It would make a great country song but not one of the pop country songs like they have out today but something much better. It flowed together so well and definitely kept my interest. I also love the photo you chose to put with it.

 Comment Written 06-May-2015

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Comment from harmony13

Excellent

Excellent Poem! The poem flows and connects well. The author's words are descriptive, strong and thought provoking.
The reader pondered on the words of this poem. The artwork is perfect and compliments the theme of this poem.

 Comment Written 06-May-2015

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Comment from petalangela

Excellent

DefibTely up to your normal excellent standard. Sometimes I hear eerie music when I read your lyrics and it feels like they are ready being sung. This one is Johnny cash special I reckon. Really well written. Should br in the contrast a story told in rhyme

 Comment Written 05-May-2015

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Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

You won me over just by the provocative title. Your lyrics did not disappoint. They show humor and pain. They also told a story that engaged me. I can hear the words sang into my ears. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-May-2015

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Comment from Tomes Johnston

Excellent

This is an interesting poem that the author has created with this piece of writing. This is a dark and brooding piece from the author here. I don't ever want to be in this position.

 Comment Written 05-May-2015

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reply by Tomes Johnston on 06-May-2015

My pleasure

Comment from flamingstar

Excellent

Well, he got what he deserved, IMO - but the "you" in the poem didn't. You (poet) told the story very well and with great word choices and rhyming.

 Comment Written 05-May-2015

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Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

I can't say that the judge was very sympathetic locking the poor abused boy away in a prison cell and condemning him to death row. Not only that, he told the guy to "Go to Hell." Jumpin' Jeezus, I'm glad I never had a judge as sympathetic and merciful as he was!

Still, I liked the story, and the rhyming. It's well composed and definitely more than a bit dark.

I happen to like the darkness.
It's much cooler there... Heh-heh.

~Dean :)

 Comment Written 05-May-2015

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reply by Dean Kuch on 05-May-2015

Sure thing. :}

Comment from Thamp

Excellent

I have trouble with dark and singing - singing should lift you up - but I understand. This is a good poem and potential song regardless of my personal thoughts. I understand the reference to "Gasoline and matches and you are here to stay" regarding the cause of him being there but I can't hear the warden saying that. He will be there to stay but gasoline and matches will still be everywhere. Still it's good, I just have a logic problem - that's me.

 Comment Written 05-May-2015

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