Comment from Father Flaps

Excellent

No wonder you won the contest, Dean. This is a great entry for the contest.
"cold cruel breezes blow" ... nice alliteration with "cold cruel" and "breezes blow", but I also like the pairing of "cr/br" words, "cruel/breezes"

I also like the play on words, "resting in pieces" for "R.I.P."

You appear to imply the decaying bones of an Arab extremist, headgear still attached and blowing in the sand, now-still gun beside his remains, a menace no longer.

Nicely penned!
Congrats.

cheers
Kimbob

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2014

Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Kimbob. I sincerely appreciate it, my friend. :)

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

Sorry I missed the contest, Dean, my laptop has been up the creek! You really deserved this win, it is amazingly good, just what the contest ordered!! I loved it, it is so funny! Congratulations, my friend. :) Sandra

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2014

Thanks, Sandra, I sincerely appreciate it. :)

Comment from faragon

Excellent

Very Good! I like this! Short, not-so-sweet, and to the point. I puts me in the middle of an old graveyard at midnight on a cold moonlight night!! I love the artwork you chose to go along with your poem.

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014

Thanks. I'm so glad that you enjoyed reading it. I appreciate the review sincerely. :]

Comment from tbacha58

Excellent

Hello everybody, I am so sorry that I cannot review each and everyone of you, as some important matter came up, and I had to stop for a while.
I have over 100 reviews, so I am obliged to copy to everyone the same message. But you already know how much I love to read all your poems. Thank you for understanding this message. Bless you . Terry xoxo

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014

Thanks. I'm so glad that you enjoyed reading it. I appreciate the review sincerely. :]

Comment from Janet Foor

Exceptional

I've been out-of-town for awhile so I didn't get to vote in the contest but am happy to see you won. Congratulation! Excellent Horror haiku. Creepy.....

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014

Thanks for all those wonderful stars, and the awesome review. Both are very much appreciated! :}

Comment from Sasha

Excellent

Sorry I took so long to get to this, I've been nursing a bad cold. Congratulations of the win, great work with this one. I enjoyed it immensely.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2014

Thanks, Smurphgirlsasha. The main thing is that you get better, that's what's really important.

I'm really glad you were able to take a look at this one, my friend.

I hope you feel better soon! :)

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Dean Kuch,

A well deserved winner I think. Suitably creepy, nasty suggestion of something unpleasant about to be revealed ...

Yup, suitably creepy. Congratulations.

Patrick

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014

Thanks so much for the outstanding comments, my friend. I'm glad you liked this one! :}

Comment from Mastery

Exceptional

Good for you, Dean. Congratulations. Too bad about ruffled feathers, is't it. Don't lose a lot of sleep over them. LOL..I signed a contract for my book yesterday btw. See you soon, my friend. Bravo! Bob

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2014

Hey, Bob, that is wonderful news! Way to go, my man! Now, if you would like to send me a signed, autographed copy, I'll be more than willing to provide you with my mailing address, heh-heh....

Seriously, Bob, I am so happy for you. You deserve it!

Oh yeah, thanks for the sixer, and the thoughtful review. I almost forgot, I got so carried away, LOL! :}

reply by Mastery on 09-Sep-2014

:) I will see what the details are this morning. They are calling me soon, this morning. Thanks so much, my friend. Bob

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

Congrats on the win, Dean. Another wickedly creepy animation to go with this clever haiku.Buried secrets unearthed in real style. Well done.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2014

Thanks so much, Pearl. I truly appreciate your thoughtful comments, my friend. :)

Comment from GracieAnn

Excellent

Dean, this write fulfills the elements of the contest with proper title, perfect line and syllable count, nature as subject, and the ah ha moment at the end. The play on words makes the irony strong. I think some of the entries went a little too far. Congratulations. :0 GracieAnn

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2014

Thanks, GracieAnn, I really appreciate that. I did go for a more lighthearted approach for this because I think horror and comedy/humor always make perfect bedfellows. Many of the mainstream horror movies that are so successful also include elements of comedy. A Nightmare On Elm Street, Return of the Living Dead, and so many more, all give that brief, comedic reprieve needed sometimes to relive the tension the terror creates. I feel that's one of the main reasons they are as successful as they are.

Thanks so much for the excellent and thoughtful review. I greatly appreciate it. :)