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Apocryphal Apparition

I gazed into my darkened reflection, it stared back at me...

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Comment from DonandVicki
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I knew that you were inspired by Edgar Allen Poe as I read your poem before I read the author notes. That air of suspense you penned very well. Don

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Thanks, Don. I'd hope I did Poe justice, He is my favorite poet, and his work truly inspires me. He died at age 40, too young. One can only speculate what masterpieces he would have created had he lived twice that long.

    Thanks again, my friend!
Comment from c_lucas
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Never attempt to duplicate a master poet. Always try to improve upon their style, making it your own. Good luck in your contest.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Thank you, Charlie. I didn't want it to be just like Poe, per say, obviously. Not exactly. That would be brash. It is his works that inspired me to write it as I did, that is all that I meant.

    Thanks for your insight and thoughts, my friend.
reply by c_lucas on 10-Mar-2014
    I never doubted you. You're welcome. Charlie
Comment from TAB_that's me
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This is a great entry for the mirror prompt. Well written with great descriptive words and full of alliteration. Good luck!
Teresa

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Thank you very much, Teresa. I really appreciate it.
Comment from Benny Beeharry
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What you think you saw was sad, not actually fearsome. Your illness amd your mind create it, its fear personified. It os not knowing what is to come, an
D on top your fascination with Poe.

Maybe you ought to be a little more positive.
And enjoy the memories of life you have lived.
Bless you.
Benny Beeharry

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Thank you Benny, I really am grateful for your review and comments. I am very positive most days, although on the particular day I wrote this, I am also positive of what I felt and saw. Therefore, keeping it real and honest, I wrote about it.

    Thanks again, my friend. Write on!
Comment from darla1977
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This did remind me of Poe, so well done!!! Very dark, and interesting! Wonderful wording, and presentation! Perfect picture choice! Just awesome!

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Why, thank you Darla. Your gushing comments have made me blush. In all sincerity, I truly appreciate your kind comments.
Comment from ragamuffin
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A very strong and quite introspective as well as observant piece. It definitely gives off a feel of a chilling tale of self and what lies ahead as well as the damage that has already been done. Well done!

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Thank you for your thoughtful comments, ragamuffin. I'm sincerely grateful.
Comment from harmony13
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Excellent Poem! This poem is extremely unique. The author's words are powerful, creative and strong. The reader pondered on this poem. The artwork is eccentric and compliments this poem.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Thanks, harmony, and the fact that this made you pause and reflect is a wonderful compliment. I am sincerely grateful.
Comment from Visheshta Dahiya
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great poem..!!!
a very nice selection and use of words.
best of luck for the contest.
the vocabulary is really very nice.
the presentation is lovely.
best wishes
Visheshta

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Thank you very much, Visheshta. What a wonderful compliment. I sincerely appreciate that!
reply by Visheshta Dahiya on 11-Mar-2014
    welcome :)
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
    :}
Comment from Maltese Falcon
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I believe this is the second mirror poem I have reviewed today. this one is well written and I love the picture that you used. good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Maltese Falcon. Thank you very much for reading and reviewing this for me. I truly appreciate it.
Comment from Righteous Riter
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Good use of the abab rhyme scheme. Good end rhyming. Goo perfect rhyming with mad/had. Good alliteration with 'twas/twilight's...what/witchery...an/apparition...stoic/savored...flirtatious/frivolous/fancy...breezes/brushed...fate/foretold. Good simile use with like malicious cancer...like waves on yon distant shore. Good complimentary photo followed by a clear message.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2014

reply by the author on 10-Mar-2014
    Thank you, my brother. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review this for me. Much obliged.