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The Old Red Rooster Crowed

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Comment from Dave M
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Gungalo,

I wouldn't want to sleep alone at night. This is an excellent poem that paints a picture of malevolent sprites in an old, faded house. I enjoyed this Halloween read and especially liked the demons' shadowy nature, not quite seen.

Dave

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    LOL well thanks Dave for a really great review. Sigh.
Comment from mermaids
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Your poem conveys well the feeling of being alone at night and how our demons have a tendency to arrive when sleep will not come. An eerie feel comes through your words and I like the mention of the rooster.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    So very good is your review Mermaids.
Comment from Bina1
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So very many tales could fit into this eerie poem. Seems packed full of fright and unrest. So different, you know no boundaries! I'll bet she never slept, with those thoughts in her head.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    You'd be so right too Bina. Kept her up all night they did. LOL what a great review.
Comment from missy98writer
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Girl,
Your dark poem is awesomely written with dark imagery.
The art work you used is wicked cool.
In yoir poem excellent meter and rhythm.
You succesfully used allitrration and metaphors.
The lines that stood out for me:
She'd a little song she'd sing,
learned it when she was young;
"Please be gone, the night's too long,
leave me be to rest alone."

She'd been singing it for years,
but still her demons showed up;
Gnashing teeth and scraping claws,
always kept her from resting.
Your saying she's never gotten over being sexually abused and she's drowning in her own misery.
I'd recommend yoir six worthy poem to other reviewers.
Keep on rocking the poetic art, my friend.
Love ya,
Melissa.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    Thanks Melissa for a great review of this one.
Comment from Gert sherwood
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Okay Gugalo I got the picture of a very fearful night--
there wasn't even one word that didn't put fright into my mind. (which stirred up bad memories for me)

Gert

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    Thanks so much Gert for a wonderful review.
reply by Gert sherwood on 11-Nov-2012
    Smiles Gungalo for both of your postings.
    Gert
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    Thanks x2!!!!
reply by Gert sherwood on 11-Nov-2012
    Please take Note I will read your postings when I get chance
    Must work on my new book, which is taking a lot of my time.
    My time as a member is running out here on Fs
    and then I know my postings will disappear.
    And I want to go through all all of them to see which ones are the best.
    Gert
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    Good luck Gert.
reply by Gert sherwood on 11-Nov-2012
    Thank You Gungalo
    You have been a great help.

    Gert
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    You are welcome Gert.
Comment from mtrybak
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Wow, was this something I was completely not expecting from you! You had my attention from the start and I'm thinking if she didn't sleep alone, the wallpaper would leave her alone. I like that you use things like 'gain. I guess with more experience. Until then, I'll keep reading and learning from you.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    Thanks so much Mtrybak. I'm so glad you liked it really. Your review was awesome.
Comment from sweetwoodjax
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this is very well written, pam, you did an excellent job writing this eerie poem about the woman haunted by demons that wouldn't allow her rest, excellent imagery presented here

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    Thanks to you Pam for a great review.
Comment from mystery poet
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She sounds as though she's dying of loneliness.
No one could sleep with demons lavishing their
hateful agonies on them. Good idea to sleep down
stairs rather than the bed she had, probably
shared with her man...

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    Ooooh I like the way you think girl.
    Thanks so very much for an excellent review.
reply by mystery poet on 11-Nov-2012
    And thank you for sharing your poetic voice!
Comment from squid152
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You posted it today for 32 cents and already it is 5 reviews from All Time Best. Well now 4 with my review. Having over 500 fans help. I got over 60. Still a long way to go for me. I liked the uneasiness of your character feeling she needed to lay by the fire not to be alone.-Gary

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    Thanks a lot Gary for a wonderful review of this one.
Comment from steevie
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Demons are a heavy duty topic for sure. The experiences that you write about have a chilling affect on the reader. It portrays a gloomy outlook for the person of interest in your poem.
The imagery is described in detail, giving the reader insight into the darkness of your story

steve

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2012
    Thanks Steve for a fantastic review of this one.