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A compilation of pictapoems from my portfolio

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Comment from Domino 2
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Superior acrostic (not my fave form), Dean with added bonus of rhyme and some top flow.

Indeed - though many only want to read about pretty flowers, rosy-cheeked babies and 100 year-long loving and faithful marriages (I do too sometimes), I prefer more variety and often horror IS reality in a way. Fear sure is.

We need ALL our senses, and not just the pretty ones, to be able to compare and judge reality better.

Excellent!

Best wishes, Ted


 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Thank you Ted, you are very wise. Why are people so afraid to admit that evil exists by ignoring it? It's as ludicrous saying love doesn't exist, or hope---generosity. To ignore it is dangerous. Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies even closer. I embrace all realms, light and dark. It's simply cooler in the shadows.
reply by Domino 2 on 10-Mar-2014
    Thanks for your welcome and 'wise' reply, Dean.

    I don't have many friends, and my enemies mostly stay invisible.

    Hey, maybe I DON'T EXIST. Now, that's scary. :-)

    Cheers, Ted

reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    :}
Comment from DR DIP
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hehe love the format/ layout. Another gem from the kucho house of horror!

Well done my friend and as usual a beautiful presentation


AS ALWAYS , Dip

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Thank you, dipster! You always know how to brighten up my day. I really glad you liked this one, my friend!
Comment from Jim Lorson Sr
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Dean, this is a great acrostic poetry contest entry. I like how you field the questions of why and then give them the answer that nips at their need of fear. The only horror movies that I watched were the "Halloween" series. The other movies scare some people into therapy and the fear of the dark.

Great piece of writing dean. You are the master of horror writing. Also, I wish you good luck in this contest.

Take care my friend,,,,,,,Jim

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Thank you, Jim, I really appreciate your kind comments. You hit the nail on the head as far as my reasons for writing this. So many believe that just because you write dark, then you must be dark. That could not be further from the truth.
    Again, I'm very grateful for your review of this.
Comment from DonandVicki
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A very scary acrostic poem with a macabre twist. I think this should win for originality alone. Good visual effects used to enhance your work. Don

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Thanks, Don, what a wonderful compliment. I'm very happy you enjoyed it.
Comment from ravenblack
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Nothing wrong with venturing on the dark side. If I had a nickel for every time I was told the same thing - write light or your stuff is too dark- I'd be a rich man. Maybe it's time to start collecting those nickels. Well-put acrostic.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Yep, my point exactly, ravenblack. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me on this one. Thanks for the great review.
Comment from Ted T
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Hi :)

Great piece, well written.

Loved the notes.

My extra words are there to please the system.

Forgive me if I don't go into detail about the structure and format of your work.

It's not for me to say.

I don't presume to judge a poets style, the words and work are from the heart and should be left alone.

If I didn't like what you wrote, I wouldn't respond to it.

That's good enough for me and other writers will share the same comments.

Good job,

Ted

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
    Thanks, Ted. Much obliged.
reply by Ted T on 10-Mar-2014
    Hi dean :)

    You're welcome, you're quite talented :)
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Well, at least someone thinks so, LOL.

    Seriusly, I appreciate the compliment, Ted.
reply by Ted T on 10-Mar-2014
    Again, you're welcome, and I wouldn't compliment your work if I didn't mean it :)
Comment from Maureen's Pen
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Holy crap I'm going to have nightmares. The wind is howling, its pitch black and that music is scaring the crap out of me....damn you are too good at this my friend....Expressive doesn't even begin to say how this is penned, but its the best I can do considering your scared the words right out of me.
Thanks for sharing - actually I take that back if nightmares come...
Maureen

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
    Thanks, Maureen. The fact that you thought was was creepy and chilling delights me more than I could express in mere words. It means I've done "it" right!

    Thanks so much again.
reply by Maureen's Pen on 09-Mar-2014
    yeah!!! Well its howling outside - and I am scared.LOL
    I should never read your work at night, dark as spades and winds a banshee through the trees....I can see you smiling you nut! Oh maybe I'm the nut...
    Hugs
    m
Comment from Dawn Munro
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re: your author's note's last question - YES, you would. *smile*

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it! Dean, this is a simply wonderful acrostic, in my opinion.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 09-Mar-2014
    Hah, yeah, I most likely would, Dawn. Thanks so much for the entertaining review and fabulous rating. Coming from an author with your credentials, that means a lot!
reply by Dawn Munro on 09-Mar-2014
    My pleasure. :) (?What cred? LOL)
reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    **SMILING**
Comment from country ranch writer
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ONLY FOR MY FAVORITE FRIENDS DO I WRITE THIS LITTLE DITTY:

HORROR- COMES FROM WITHIN SCREAMING TO GET OUT
ONLY AN ILLUSION PLACED IN YOU HEAD
RAPE, MAYHEM, EVIL, IS THEIR STYLE
REALITY HAS LOST ITS LUSTER
ONLY DRIPPING BLOOD COMES OUT OF THEIR PENS ONTO PAPER
REMEMBER STEPHEN KIND AND DEAN KUCH

WRITERS RUN OUT OF THE ROOM WHEN THEY APPROACH
RACING HEARTS THEY GIVE US
INSIDE THE REVEL IN EVIL THOUGHTS
TERRIFYING THEIR AUDIENCES
EVIL LURKS WITH IN THEIR HEARTS
READ THEIR STORIES AT YOUR OWN RISK DON'T SAY I DIDN'T WARN YOU!

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Hey, wow, country, I'm honored by your glowing poetic response and wonderful rating. Not only that, bur you consider me one of your favorites. The feeling is mutual, my good friend!
Comment from manicblue
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I've often wondered why my thoughts tend toward the dark. This explains it! Please continue to darken our steps with the macabre. After all, we can't know light without the dark.
mb xoxo

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2014


reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    I will always give you my best, manicblue. Thanks for an outstanding review!