The Dragon of Dark Harbour
Grand Manan Island revisited37 total reviews
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A skilful fantasy post about this scary dragon sings and roars and then slips away into the cave where the harbour is dark and still, a fun post, great rhymes and flow and a joy to read, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2024
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A skilful fantasy post about this scary dragon sings and roars and then slips away into the cave where the harbour is dark and still, a fun post, great rhymes and flow and a joy to read, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 26-Mar-2024
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Thanks so much, Christine! I appreciate your kind review, and the gift of stars! This is one of my favorites from way back in 2010.
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment from Debi Pick Marquette
Kimbob, this is amazing storytelling and to such detail too. You bring this awesome dragon to life and it shows such creativity on your behalf. Well done, my friend.
Thanks for bringing out the little girl in me again and actually had me singing along. Wonderful artwork too!
I must ask you when you pull out an old one from the past, do you ever have to do a little fixing?
I find that every time I do it shows how much I have learned in my time here.
Love, Debi
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2024
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Kimbob, this is amazing storytelling and to such detail too. You bring this awesome dragon to life and it shows such creativity on your behalf. Well done, my friend.
Thanks for bringing out the little girl in me again and actually had me singing along. Wonderful artwork too!
I must ask you when you pull out an old one from the past, do you ever have to do a little fixing?
I find that every time I do it shows how much I have learned in my time here.
Love, Debi
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 25-Mar-2024
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Hi Debi,
I wrote this one in 2010, the year I joined Fanstory. I was 60 years old. I'm 73 now, and I think I've improved as a writer. But I didn't touch up this gem from the past. I just wanted to share it with so many new members, and hopefully make it an All Time Best... which your review pushed it to!
Thanks for your kind review, and the gift of stars!
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment from Kaiku
And who says a dragon can't sing? I am sure Bilbo and Frodo would have preferred this scaled creature to the one they faced in Lord of the Rings. This was an enjoyable tale.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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And who says a dragon can't sing? I am sure Bilbo and Frodo would have preferred this scaled creature to the one they faced in Lord of the Rings. This was an enjoyable tale.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Hi Kevin,
Thanks so much for your kind review, and the gift of stars! I hurt my lower back on Sunday, slipping in mud on the Grand Bay Trail. But I wanted to post something special for my fans, so they wouldn't think I've left Fanstory. I just can't sit in this chair very long... oh the pain! I consider this poem one of my ten best ever, (and I've written a lot of poems).
Cheers,
Kimbob
Comment from mermaids
This poem is actually a ten if we could give that many stars. I just love this dragon tale and you take the reader on an adventure with your words. I can see the dragon clearly and love that she sings a song. This is a poem I will want to read again and again. You have created a wonderful fantasy poem that takes the reader to another place.
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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This poem is actually a ten if we could give that many stars. I just love this dragon tale and you take the reader on an adventure with your words. I can see the dragon clearly and love that she sings a song. This is a poem I will want to read again and again. You have created a wonderful fantasy poem that takes the reader to another place.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Oh my goodness! Thanks so much, Elaine! I appreciate your very kind review, the encouragement, and these awesome stars!!!
I hurt my back on Sunday, so I can't sit in this chair for very long. Too much pain! But I wanted to post something extra special for my fans so they won't think I've left Fanstory. This poem from 2010 is one of my top ten favorites, yet it only has 22 reviews (now 23). Hopefully, it will have 26 very soon.
Hugs,
Kimbob
Comment from Sally Law
Kim, This is so fun and beautifully crafted in sea green. Love the dragon art. I see your talent is from old and as deep as the dragon's world below. Just precious, my talented friend. I sent you some pumps to make up for my lack of a most deserving six. My best to you all, and blessings abundant.
Little Fan Xos
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Kim, This is so fun and beautifully crafted in sea green. Love the dragon art. I see your talent is from old and as deep as the dragon's world below. Just precious, my talented friend. I sent you some pumps to make up for my lack of a most deserving six. My best to you all, and blessings abundant.
Little Fan Xos
Comment Written 05-Mar-2024
reply by the author on 05-Mar-2024
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Thanks so much, Sally! You are beyond kind... like lyenochka (Helen). I'm so glad you enjoyed it! It is one of my top ten favorites that I've ever written, but it only captured 22 reviews back in 2010. Hopefully, I'll get 26 shortly, thanks to you!
I appreciate your kind review, so many bright stars, and so many pumps!!! Awesome!
Big Hugs,
Kimbob
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Hoping for the all time best. It deserves it. Blessings, my friend, and get better real soon. Little Fan xo
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Thanks, Little Fan!
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Most welcome! :))
Comment from MacNizzle
You don't have to be a child to enjoy this poem. You are a great storyteller and you have really taken your time to develop the details here. My favorite part about this piece is the little twist - the dragon is not scary at all, but beautiful, and is living in harmony with nature. Well done...
M:)
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2011
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You don't have to be a child to enjoy this poem. You are a great storyteller and you have really taken your time to develop the details here. My favorite part about this piece is the little twist - the dragon is not scary at all, but beautiful, and is living in harmony with nature. Well done...
M:)
Comment Written 19-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2011
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Sometimes our monsters are just pussy cats. It was so nice of you to review this poem, Jen! It's one of my favorites, and the name of my manuscript... "The Dragon of Dark Harbor and other poems". Thanks for your kind review, and the stars! Much appreciated!
cheers
Kimbob
Comment from roserock
What a wonderful poem. There's a rhythm to the words, a story well told.
I love the colorful descriptions
"Mouth of fire, darting tongue,
Orange eyeballs, scales of green;
Glistening white, her teeth are strung,
A yellow-bellied squirmy Queen."
A lively folktale that that enthralls and entertains:)
Well done:)
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2011
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What a wonderful poem. There's a rhythm to the words, a story well told.
I love the colorful descriptions
"Mouth of fire, darting tongue,
Orange eyeballs, scales of green;
Glistening white, her teeth are strung,
A yellow-bellied squirmy Queen."
A lively folktale that that enthralls and entertains:)
Well done:)
Comment Written 22-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2011
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Thanks so much, roserock! I really appreciate this kind review, and the stars! So nice of you to stop by.
cheers
Kimbob
Comment from Filidh Ollam
This is a good allusion. I like when writing draws out the fantasy in the natural world.
I'm not a poet, but it seems this work stays true to a 1-2 rhythme, as I'm sure it was designed.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2011
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This is a good allusion. I like when writing draws out the fantasy in the natural world.
I'm not a poet, but it seems this work stays true to a 1-2 rhythme, as I'm sure it was designed.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2011
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Thank you, Filidh Ollam! I appreciate your kind review, and the stars!
cheers
Kimbob
Comment from missy98writer
Your poem is well written and rich in imagery. You make effective use of the poetic devices alliteration and metaphor in your writing. Your rhymes great and descriptive writing is very good. I especially enjoyed the lines: "But then, a melody so rare Rises up from ocean brine! Haunting echoes everywhere, How magically they intertwine! The ocean sways as Dragon sings, Tides rising to the highest note. Back and forth, the sea world swings In eddies round her slimy throat." The art work you used matched your excellent fantasy poem. I enjoyed the story your poem told of the Dragon of Dark Harbor.
Melissa.
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2011
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Your poem is well written and rich in imagery. You make effective use of the poetic devices alliteration and metaphor in your writing. Your rhymes great and descriptive writing is very good. I especially enjoyed the lines: "But then, a melody so rare Rises up from ocean brine! Haunting echoes everywhere, How magically they intertwine! The ocean sways as Dragon sings, Tides rising to the highest note. Back and forth, the sea world swings In eddies round her slimy throat." The art work you used matched your excellent fantasy poem. I enjoyed the story your poem told of the Dragon of Dark Harbor.
Melissa.
Comment Written 22-Apr-2011
reply by the author on 22-Apr-2011
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Thanks Melissa! I am so glad you enjoyed my fantasy poem for children. I really appreciate yoyr most kind review, and stars!
cheers
Kimbob
Comment from Brad Sterling
Through mists of time, tales of dragons have always captured the imagination - this is one such and ideal for children - of all ages - to enjoy - easy flowing with good rhyming sequence - story carries reader forward with great words and phrases - especially liked description of dragon with terrifying roar - and the last verse keeps the legend alive - great read ...Brad.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2010
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Through mists of time, tales of dragons have always captured the imagination - this is one such and ideal for children - of all ages - to enjoy - easy flowing with good rhyming sequence - story carries reader forward with great words and phrases - especially liked description of dragon with terrifying roar - and the last verse keeps the legend alive - great read ...Brad.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2010
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2010
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thanks so much for stopping by, Brad! I really appreciate your kind remarks, and the stars!
cheers
Kimbob
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Review well deserved - continued good luck...Brad.
