Comment from Jay Squires

Excellent

Not good to be on the jury, if I understand this poem rightly. Our civic responsibility to serve. But, once chosen make sure the verdict's the right one or you'll incur the wrath of the witch.

I'm hoping I'm misinterpreting the troubling image of a Mayor, humping a headless corpse. Tell me I'm wrong.

Good job, Dean.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015

okay..."you're wrong, Jay" , LOL.

Centuries ago, adultery was a crime punishable by death in many towns and hamlets. Now, if you just happened to sleep with a town official and said official wanted you silenced and out of the way for keeps, well... there was little you could do but lose your head (or have your neck wrung) over the situation. Such was Andrea Hope's fateful mistake.

Much obliged for the review. ~Dean

Comment from victor 66

Excellent

Always a good read with rhyme, word flow. substance. Then, you throw in an acrostic format, impressive. And, I always appreciate the knowledge shared in the Authors notes as well. I don't believe I've ever seen a ghost, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Your post does give one something to ponder. Good luck.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015

Thanks, Vic. I appreciate your very positive review. :)

~Dean

reply by victor 66 on 04-Jan-2015

You're welcome, Dean.

Comment from Old one

Exceptional

Elegant, beautifully composed in such a style it blankets me with cold haunting breathes

Frightens my eyes to never close again

I can only hope to achieve in capturing the imagery to others, like you have giving to me

Excellent in all ways

Thank you for creating this captivating read

Old one

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015

Thank you for showing your appreciation with your generous rating of six stars and complimentary comments, Old One. I truly appreciate everything. :)

~Dean

reply by Old one on 02-Jan-2015

I am gone now..

You take care

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

Well it took for evvveeerr to load but I got it. She used witchcraft to lure them in.I do believe those folks were putting Loco Weed in their Salads and stews back then.
They did decide it was something to do with the four didn't they? I'm talking about those teen age girls who started the Salem Witch hunts. LOL Good job. Have a spooky day! Nancy

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Jan-2015

Thanks, Nancy, and yes they did as a matter of fact. I always have a "spooky" day, my friend, no matter what time of year it is, LOL.

Happy New Year, and thanks again. :)

~Dean

Comment from Just2Write

Excellent

An interesting poem, and great author's notes, Dean. As always, your writes intrigue and delight.
I've been in the presence of ghosts a couple of times. I know that sounds like I'm admitting to being a kook - but, I've seen some things that one cannot explain any other way.
I've never experienced being in the presence of a nasty ghost. I hope I never am. Rose.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015

Thank you very much, Rose. I'm very happy you enjoyed it. ~Dean

Comment from Brabazon

Excellent

Wow. This is a short, horrific story of spooks being sighted. Perhaps the author got the inspiration for this story from Rene Raymond's Mirror in Room 22.
The author did not indicate whether his story is fic or fac but it did frightened me.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015

Thank you, Brabazon. I'm very happy you enjoyed it. ~Dean

Comment from seaglass

Excellent

I love Ghost Stories and you presented this one in a very colorful way. I had not hear about this ghost but now very curious about her. If she's haunting it's probably anger that the cheating mayor did not meat with the same consequences.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015

Thank you, Carolyn. I'm very happy you enjoyed it. ~Dean

Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

I didn't get the acrostic in this. Either the text was missing or scrambled. I did however, enjoy the author notes. Good old fashioned ghost stories in there. I love watching Ghost Hunters, The dead Files and Ghost adventurers. Not just for the pure entertainment aspect, but hearing the history of the places that are 'haunted' is riveting. Great author notes. Gretchen

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015

Thank you, Gretchen. I'm not sure what it is you're seeing, or confused about, and yours is the first comment of it's kind I have received.

In any event, I appreciate the review ~Dean

reply by GWHARGIS on 02-Jan-2015

The acrostic didn't come through on my messages. I went to the home page later and read the body of it. All I got was the picture and the author notes. That's all. I did later read it and loved it. It wouldn't let me re-review. Gretchen

Comment from Drew Delaney

Exceptional

This is a extremely well written Acrostic Poem. I like the effects of the picture behind the words. You are so talented! I know. I'm beginning to sound like a broken record. Well done, and enjoyed the author notes. Happy New Year my friend. Drew

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015

No, never a "broken record", my friend, and I appreciate wholeheartedly each and every compliment you feel my work is worthy to receive.

Thanks for the exceptional rating and comments, and may 2015 be a super great year for you as well, Drew. :}

~Dean

Comment from JanetRussek

Excellent

Again another masterpiece. I'm running out of comments t make on your work. It's all so great and I love reading it. FYI We live out in the country and there are lots of orbs on our property. Hmmmmmmm. Anyway, I wrote this for you.

A bird sat on my windowsill
A song he sang so sweet
I quickly pulled the window down
and crushed his little feet - I know, don't say it.

 Comment Written 01-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 02-Jan-2015

Heh-heh...thanks, Janet. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review it, and the impromptu poem as well. very nice!

~Dean