Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

Your tales of horror has far exceeded Poe's. You have better tools to work with. This is very well written with an interesting flow of words.

 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. :]

reply by c_lucas on 12-Sep-2014

You're welcome, Dean. Charlie

Comment from forestport12

Exceptional

I was so invested in this I hardly know where to begin. The way you describe color with contrast between black and white, that "Crow and alibaster snow." It had me glancing out my window and imagining being in a bungalow, sorrounded by snow and with a lonely crow. I just love the way you bring certain phrases to life like "silken smoothness." You have left a mark on poetry like no other, not even Poe. Stan

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014

Aw, you're so kind, Stan. I sincerely appreciate the six stars and very thoughtful review. Thanks so much!

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

So what if question arises out of your quest for knowledge of a man you so admire and try to keep in your mind so your muse will be entertained

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014

Thanks a million, CRW. Much obliged, :)

reply by country ranch writer on 12-Sep-2014

yeah hes awake great thought you nodded off old friend from the boredem of my work

Comment from Zue65

Excellent

My, my! no one will really beat you in this genre where you shine best, the macabre, the bizarre, horrific, frightening, et al.. I agree with their assumptions, Edgar could have been your muse. I enjoyed the read, but I must admit, this is not my genre, though I tried posting poor samples of my own, compared to yours. More power my friend, God bless.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014

Thanks a bunch for the thoughtful comments and review, my friend. I truly appreciate it. :)

Comment from acerisestory

Excellent

Wow! This is great, Edgar -- I mean, Dean! Even though you missed the contest, I'm glad you decided to post anyway.

Your words move with a great rhythm, and your rhyming, both perfect and proximate, is well done. And your use of enjambment and alliteration add to the lovely movement of the lines.

I hope you are okay! Just a check-up?

Thanks for sharing another extraordinary poem, Dean. Alana

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014

Thanks a bunch for the thoughtful comments and review, my friend. I truly appreciate it. :)

reply by acerisestory on 12-Sep-2014

You are welcome, Dean!

Comment from Glasstruth

Exceptional

What a fantastic tribute. This is one of your best. Too bad you missed the deadline, but hey! Maybe it helped in creating this? The rhyming is wonderfully smooth. Great alliteration. I usually quote a favorite section, but the whole just keeps pace, never gets weak. Superb! Les

 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 Linda Engel

Excellent

It amuses me that you missed the prompt, Mr. Horror himself, due to a cardiologist appointment. No wonder your heart pumps like a freight train, look what you write and are obsessed with .
What really caught my attention was the music.. you see.. I never have my sound on when I read and review because I am watching (listening) to TV. So when I clicked on the poem to read and the music started it scared the s#^$ out of me.
terrific tribute to Poe and the Raven. very darkly written in the most sinister mood. Dean, you are my hero of horror . Going to turn my hall light on now.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014

Thanks a bunch for the thoughtful comments and review, my friend. I truly appreciate it. :)

Comment from Zinnia48

Excellent

What a terrific poem! I'm a great fan of Edgar Allen Poe, and you captured his spirit with perfection. the music was a real interesting bit of ambiance. You surely would have won if you had not missed that pesky deadline. You are already a winner to many of us. Thank you. Caroline

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014

Thanks a bunch for the thoughtful comments and review, my friend. I truly appreciate it. :)

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI dean. I think who ever told you that was right on the money...I am so sorry you missed the contest...but hope all went well at the docs...very well written you...Luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2014

Thanks a bunch for the thoughtful comments and review, Luff, my friend. I truly appreciate it. :)

reply by l.raven on 12-Sep-2014

you are so welcome Dean..smile...luff

Comment from Janet Foor

Exceptional

So sorry your missed the contest. This is the work of the Dean we have all come to know and love. Excellent mono-rhyme, pictures and presentation. Maybe Edgar is your muse. If so, you do him proud.

Blessings
Janet

PS: hope your cardiologist appointment went well.

 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! :}