Comment from Roxanna Andrews

Excellent

Very well done, perfect rhyme. Very fun subject. I love this time of year, though Halloween isn't the same as when I was a kid. Those were the good ol' days. =}

 Comment Written 19-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Oct-2014

Thank you Rox. I agree completely.

Comment from Capricorn30

Excellent

Sometimes these men of straw look very real!
A well-penned sonnet, a fun ode to scarecrows;
Halloween parallels Christmas in all of the décor and lights;
A spooky horror/thriller which definitely puts the feel of October's festivities in the air.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014

Thank you Margaret. A whimsical holiday with paganistic undertones.

Comment from rod007

Excellent

A chilling poem of the night horrors of Halloween. I liked these lines the best:
"His wooden hand provides no fright,
Until it grabs you in the night."
Well done, Tom.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014

Thanks Rod.

Comment from Joan E.

Exceptional

I am glad you were inspired by Halloween and shared the result plus your fun photograph with us. I enjoyed your sonnet with its rhymed couplets and alliteration to intensify the fiendish theme. Cheers- Joan

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014

Thank you Joan. Glad you enjoyed it. I'm dazzled by all those awarded stars.

reply by Joan E. on 18-Oct-2014

Enjoy--you deserved everyone of them for the model sonnet and wonderful photo accent! -Joan

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Excellent

Halloween is not such a big thing in Oz so it is fun to see the theme of Halloween written from an observers perspective.
The Sonnet format suits your words perfectly and both words and image complement well.
A timely warning presented in a Sonnet.
The Sonnet format as always is perfect.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014

Thank you Shirley. Having different cultural perspectives is one thing so cool about this site. Love your comments.

Comment from sunnilicious

Exceptional

Great photograph. Nice seasonal poem. Good lyrical flow of rhythm and rhymes. Good visual imagery through adjectives for detailing. Fantastic work.

 Comment Written 18-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Oct-2014

Thank you so much Alicia. For a wonderful review and such high ranking.

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

You certainly seem to be enjoying your time with the kids, Treischel. They will treasure these moments and have your poems to add to their legacies.
I hope that pumpkin stays where it is and not wander the streets.
Best wishes,
RG

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Thank you RG.

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

Twice in a row today - on a roll, Tom!

Jagged smiles hide sharper teeth. ... ooh! Shiver me timbers, mate ....!!

A fun, fiendishly feisty piece. :)

Have a golden weekend.

Sonali

 Comment Written 17-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 17-Oct-2014

Thank you Sonali. You should see how beautiful it is here this week. Oh, you will.