The Raven
Halloween Horrors in the land of A-Z120 total reviews
Comment from Aussie
You brought back memories of the film 'The Omen' where the son of Satan sent out the ravens to kill those who did not agree with his plans to become President!I liked your poem because you more than adequately describe the much hated harbinger of death in many cultures.
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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You brought back memories of the film 'The Omen' where the son of Satan sent out the ravens to kill those who did not agree with his plans to become President!I liked your poem because you more than adequately describe the much hated harbinger of death in many cultures.
Comment Written 27-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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Thank you so much for yet another positive review - please just get back to me on the one you gave me a 4 for as you did not indicate why that one fell short for you :-)
Comment from dtimes3
Okay Pearl, you're treading on sacred ground here. The Raven - one of my favorites and I only expect the best from you on this one. I do see a bird setting on that upper branch in the picture but I had to look kind of hard, but of course, maybe that's part of his mystique. I understand also your need to include a glossary :)
"Brashbrazen, black-cloaked chorister."
(very apt and well stated)
"Inscrutable,ill-bred, ill-fated iconoclast,
incite insurrection -
issue insinuations -
impugn justice."
(the perfect image of this feathered Blackbeard)
"Nefarious nightrider,
nocturnal nomad.
Nevermore."
(excellent image)
I don't miss the cute little kitties. Thanks for the poem!
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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Okay Pearl, you're treading on sacred ground here. The Raven - one of my favorites and I only expect the best from you on this one. I do see a bird setting on that upper branch in the picture but I had to look kind of hard, but of course, maybe that's part of his mystique. I understand also your need to include a glossary :)
"Brashbrazen, black-cloaked chorister."
(very apt and well stated)
"Inscrutable,ill-bred, ill-fated iconoclast,
incite insurrection -
issue insinuations -
impugn justice."
(the perfect image of this feathered Blackbeard)
"Nefarious nightrider,
nocturnal nomad.
Nevermore."
(excellent image)
I don't miss the cute little kitties. Thanks for the poem!
Comment Written 27-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 27-Oct-2008
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Thank you - the raven might be small in this image, but in other photos it just looked like some bird - not ominous or mood-inducing. :-) I'm so glad I didn't disappoint you and that you found favor with some of my images :-) Mr. Poe is a favorite of mine, so I would not like to disrespect him.
Thanks so much,Brooke :-)
Comment from LadyMary
What a strong sense of Halloween I feel in the air! Nothing could be a better choice than the ominous raven to set the mood. Great writing. Happy Halloween! LadyMary
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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What a strong sense of Halloween I feel in the air! Nothing could be a better choice than the ominous raven to set the mood. Great writing. Happy Halloween! LadyMary
Comment Written 26-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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Thanks so much - love to contribute to the Halloween mood!
:-) Brooke
Comment from HalfHoff
Oh, of COURSE ... what else conjures up Poe and the Raven like this spooky season ... while his original wasn't intended as such, somehow, the stigma has been cast upon it. SUperb again doll! Lea
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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Oh, of COURSE ... what else conjures up Poe and the Raven like this spooky season ... while his original wasn't intended as such, somehow, the stigma has been cast upon it. SUperb again doll! Lea
Comment Written 26-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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thank you so very much for yet another wonderful review :-) Brooke
Comment from chesli
Oh, stop it... you are giving me goose bumps :) You can see a raven any other time of year, but when it's near Halloween it just looks spookier and eerier (sp)
Great job again.
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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Oh, stop it... you are giving me goose bumps :) You can see a raven any other time of year, but when it's near Halloween it just looks spookier and eerier (sp)
Great job again.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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Goose bumps - thank you for that great compliment! If I managed that, I did OK :-) Brooke
Comment from redrider6612
Your thesaurus must get a serious workout when you write these A-Z poems. Really terrific job of setting the mood and describing all of the raven's attributes, both mythical and mystical. Great word choices, good rythmn and flow. Awesome job!
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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Your thesaurus must get a serious workout when you write these A-Z poems. Really terrific job of setting the mood and describing all of the raven's attributes, both mythical and mystical. Great word choices, good rythmn and flow. Awesome job!
Comment Written 26-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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thank you so much for this positive review - I love words, and it's great to know so many readers do too! :-) Brooke
Comment from Schizoid Poet
your vocabulary is very humbling. its nice of you to explain what the words mean, because often i have no clue. but i really like it that way. i like that you can use words ive never even heard before so masterfully. very nice.
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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your vocabulary is very humbling. its nice of you to explain what the words mean, because often i have no clue. but i really like it that way. i like that you can use words ive never even heard before so masterfully. very nice.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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I had one young guy dock a star because he didn't know all the words LOL I'm like you - I get all excited at the chance to look up a new word. :-) Thank you so much for your great review - and at the very second Brian Westbrook just sealed the victory for the Eagles! LOL A lovely review and a win for my team at the same time - life hardly gets better! Brooke
Comment from Nescher Pyscher
Mehhh . . .
A LOT of this reads like a basic listing of the raven's qualities, not a linear story set in poetic form.
It WORKS, but it could be a little better, I think. Given the parameters of the A-Z format, I'm not sure how that would be managed.
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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Mehhh . . .
A LOT of this reads like a basic listing of the raven's qualities, not a linear story set in poetic form.
It WORKS, but it could be a little better, I think. Given the parameters of the A-Z format, I'm not sure how that would be managed.
Comment Written 26-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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Thanks - they can't all be your favorites :-) Brooke
Comment from jamar2
Havent seen this type of writing before, but what can I say. It really does it for me.
I really need to spend more time poring over a dictionary. You use the language so effectively, creating mood and rhythm. Hope to see more of these
jamar
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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Havent seen this type of writing before, but what can I say. It really does it for me.
I really need to spend more time poring over a dictionary. You use the language so effectively, creating mood and rhythm. Hope to see more of these
jamar
Comment Written 26-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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This is part of a series - in my portfolio are a dozen more and more will come - so glad you appreciate the form! Thank you so very much :-) Peace, Brooke
Comment from LegendaryAngel
You did a great job on setting the tone for this, it was evident to me within the first couple sentences; then again, i know the quality of your work.
Liked the black background, sorta reminded me of how poe might have displayed a poem or peice. And the pic is suiting for it doens't show a 'in your face shot of the raven', it's more subtile. So it enhances mood more than the description of a raven.
Waiting for more,
LA
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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You did a great job on setting the tone for this, it was evident to me within the first couple sentences; then again, i know the quality of your work.
Liked the black background, sorta reminded me of how poe might have displayed a poem or peice. And the pic is suiting for it doens't show a 'in your face shot of the raven', it's more subtile. So it enhances mood more than the description of a raven.
Waiting for more,
LA
Comment Written 26-Oct-2008
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2008
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You're right - I found in your face ravens, and they did nothing for me - this was the perfect picture when I found it :-) Glad you also like the black. thanks for this positive review,Brooke :-)
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As always, you're welcome.
