Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Great journey you take us on through the galaxy on All Hallow's Eve Craig, and then your twist in the tale, your commentary on 'the sins of man'. Great presentation, love the artwork,
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2018

Thanks very much for the lovely comments, Valda. I'm glad you enjoyed. Craig

Comment from TPAC

Excellent

Excellent story of gore painting its horror well structured lining, delighting aspects emerging suspense by fright. All in my opinion of this particular write.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2018

Thanks so much for the kind review, much appreciated. Craig

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hello CD, this is incredibly well written in good heptameter, constant throughout. Good abab rhyme constant - brutes/cahoots, very good. You tell a good story and this is a thoroughly good read. A good entry and strong contender I should think. Good Luck - regards Dorothy

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2018

Thanks so much for the delightful comments, Dorothy. I'm glad you enjoyed, and even more glad you stopped by to review :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from evesayshi

Excellent

In my opinion, a stunning piece with a more stunning end - perfect in dramatic construction and easy in its rhyming rhythm - the presentation is outstanding in both verse and imagery, and the dynamic message is clear and to the point in its conclusion - in perfect compliance with the prompt. Best of luck in the contest...

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2018

Thank you, Eve, for the most delightful comments. They have got my morning off to the perfect start. Much appreciated :) Craig

reply by evesayshi on 01-Nov-2018

You are very welcome, Craig - I believe the stark message is not lost on any of us - thank you for sharing such a mesmerizing write...Eve

Comment from Mustang Patty

Exceptional

Hi, Craig,

Such an intense Halloween story told within the lines of your poem. Yes, the holiday can be seen to be evil, and I remember being told I was cursed because I was born so close to the day, and your story intimidates that the devil is behind the dark shadows.

Well done - and much luck to you in the contest.

~MP~

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2018

Well, you probably know I think it's all codswallop. But fun codswallop lol Thanks for the lovely comments, the wonderful rating and the good wishes, Patty. Craig

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

I enjoyed reading this poem for its social undertones which may be attributed to the signs of the times and the chaos the modern man is in. The world is in turmoil and the devil is taking this chance to wreck havoc to humanity which have turned away from God in a manner never before seen even by the devils themselves.



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 Comment Written 01-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2018

I think we are kind of on the same wavelength, the chief difference being I don't believe mankind requires any outside help to be more evil than we can imagine. Many thanks for the kind review :) Craig

Comment from Kerry Foley

Excellent

Wow, this is a fantastic Halloween poem, my friend. I wish I had six stars left for you, this has all the creepy and eerieness in it a Halloween poem should have. I have to say, your picture is scary as hell, it's gonna give me nightmares. lol ~Kerry

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2018

Ah ha! Mission accomplished mwahahahaa

Thanks so much for the delightful comments, Kerry. Sweet dreams ;-)

reply by Kerry Foley on 01-Nov-2018

Oh, aren't you just so sweet. It was my pleasure. Sweet dreams to you to on this scary Halloween night. xo

Comment from LIJ Red

Excellent

I think even the most vile entities astir would have more "honor among thieves" than homo sap...one male said be nice and they nailed him to a tree...excellent
poem for Halloween, with meter and rhymes and story and all..

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2018

Thanks very much, most appreciated. Happy holiday. Craig

Comment from Linda Kay

Exceptional

Yes, human sure is unbeatable in our ability to muck things up and to strike fear in other species. Unfortunately, the "trumpiest" even more so! This was an excellent Halloween read.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2018

Thanks so much for the wonderful comments and lovely shiny stars, Linda. I hope you are having/had a great holiday. Craig

Comment from Lady Jane

Excellent

I've given up on placing in these contests, LOL. With write's like yours, mine seem so trivial. The words are riddled with horror and definite harrowing imagery. The color/font choice was perfection. That image sucked me in and the ending line...well, how very fitting for these times :P Nothing not to like, dear. I wish you the best of luck with this Halloween tale of planetary significance :)
Janelle

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2018

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reply by the author on 31-Oct-2018

Did you enter? I had a look through your portfolio, and if there was an entry I missed it. However, I see there is no shortage of winning pieces there. I've entered a few contests now, and seen enough to believe we can never know what the judges will be looking for on any particular day. Especially with this contest -- I've got a sneaking suspicion it might be the most popular one of the year, so no doubt there will be many styles to choose from. You haven't got long, so if you haven't submitted your piece, time to get cracking!

Many thanks for the wonderful comments, Janelle. Most appreciated - Craig

reply by Lady Jane on 31-Oct-2018

I did enter. I think it's called the Crow's Nest :) Good luck