Comment from Razz

Exceptional

Congratulations on 1ST place.
Yours was the absolute best.
Well deserving of first.
So unique.
So right on.
I loved the way it trails off.
So cool.
I enter those blind contests...so discouraging...most times
And I still enter them...glutton for punishment?
Lucky if I get 1 vote...No kidding. :)

Have a peaceful day, my friend.
Razz

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014

Thanks for the awesome rating and review, Razz. I enter lots of contests, and there have been many when I haven't received a single vote. We just gotta keep on trying, I suppose.

I sincerely appreciate your stellar review and kind comments. :}

~Dean

reply by Razz on 16-Oct-2014

You're welcome. You're an awesome writer, Dean.

Have a restful evening, my friend.
Razz

reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014

You're too kind, Razz. I hope you have a good night as well. :}

Comment from mfowler

Excellent

Great us of the medium here, Dean. The black and white starkness of image and page; the falling line of 'plummets'; and the italicised text, all give the graveyard theme an eerie mood. The wit of the falling line completing a simple alliterative closer in 'production plummets' also adds greatly to a Dean Kuch special that sets a murky scene in which we all fall for the joke. A worthy winner, I suspect, and one much appreciated too.

 Comment Written 16-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, Mark, I really appreciate your thoughtful comments, my friend.

Much obliged! :)

Comment from trimple

Excellent

Hello there Dean

Oh boy, you certainly pulled all the punches out here.

Very funny :)

You managed to put in my mind a terrible mishap, with bundles of laughter attached.

A deserved winner indeed.

kind regards

trimple)

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, trimple. I knew the competition was going to be stiff, so I had to try and do something a bit different to stand out. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed it, and thanks so much for the review. :)

Dean~

Comment from starkat

Excellent

Definitely smiled at that busy gravedigger's plight. Cleverly written and presented 'Just for Fun' poem. Production plummeted as he plummeted into the grave. Of course, we plummeted into the grave with him. I imagine he bumped his head and had nightmares trying to get out of the grave. He might have had hallucinations and delusional thoughts that resulted in a career change - perhaps, he's now the undertaker's new assistant.

Excellent contest entry. Well done ... ;o)

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2014

Ha-ha, could be, starkat, could be! If he were wise, a career change might be in order, LOL...

I really appreciate the entertaining and encouraging comments, my friend. :}

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

Very clever and funny, 'D' (accessed from your portfolio)

Inspired and apt plummeting presentation of 'plummets'. :-)

Looks like a winner to me, my friend.

Good luck and best wishes, Ray.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2014

Thank you, Ray. I tried to have a little fun with the formatting without going too over-the-top. I really appreciate those encouraging comments of yours.

Anon for now...

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

I adore the formatting and presentation of this poem
As a huge fan of gallows humor, I was most entertained by your clever work in excellent 5/7/5 form
love the alliteration in production plummets, and I'm still laughing at that literal plummeting
and what a great visual of that poor guy falling into the grave he was digging - that could put a halt to his productivity LOL :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Oct-2014

Yep, it sure would, wouldn't it, Brooke? Hey, I'll almost betcha' that it's happened, too, and more than once, LOL!

Thanks very much for your encouraging review, my friend. I greatly appreciate it. :)

Comment from Jackarrie

Excellent

A great entry into the fun 5-7-5 contest, very creative and the presentation and the image are fantastic

I wish you the best of luck in the contest.

Mary

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014

Hey, thanks a bunch, Mary. I really appreciate your encouagement. I'm glad you liked my Halloween-themed fun 5-7-5. At least, I hope it was fun.

Thanks again! :}

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

I wouldn't be surprised if this hasn't happened a time or two. I love the way you structure of dropping the last word to demonstrate its meaning.

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014

Thanks so much, seaglass. Just trying my best to think a little outside the box, without going too overboard, and still be creative. It's nice to give readers the most bang for the buck, I feel.

Thanks again for such a positive review.

Comment from fairydancer

Excellent

Great 5-7-5 form and flow. Great presentation too. I like how you went for a seasonal theme. Good luck in your contest with this spooky entry! :)

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014

Thanks, fairydancer. I sincerely appreciate your thoughtful comments. :)

Comment from mermaids

Excellent

This is a fun poem with a different twist,the gravedigger falls into the grave. Excellent use of words that creates a clear scene of a Halloween event.

 Comment Written 14-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 14-Oct-2014

Thanks a bunch, mermaids. I tried to make it fun, and I hope I've succeeded. I truly appreciate your comments. :}