Comment from honeytree

Excellent

Excellent art work for these words written
What a scary place to be one would be
a nervous wreck walking in Fiddlers field
One certainly may not survive.

honeytree

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2015

Thanks for the really encouraging comments, Annie, I really appreciate that.

I got the name from an old family in Kentucky that my father's family was friends with. They had an old vault at the top of a very steep hill out in the woods where many of their relatives were interred. I remember wondering how in the world they'd managed to carry a body up such a steep hill, and why it was so steep? A very spooky place!

Thanks so much again for your review. I sure do appreciate it. :}

reply by honeytree on 05-Apr-2015

I am glad you liked the review.

Annie

Comment from mfowler

Excellent

Nice work, d.
The technical issues all look well done.
The three verses lock in nicely to create a cogent and harmonious story.
The imagery of the graveyard is well supported by the word choices. Fiddler's Field is a place of horror and it is portrayed with spooky elegance.
Best of luck with this.

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2015

Thanks, for the review, Mark. I got the name from an old family in Kentucky that my father's family were friends with. They had an old vault at the top of a very steep hill out in the woods where many of their relatives were interred. I remember wondering how in the world they'd managed to carry a body up such a steep hill, and why it was so steep? A very spooky place!

Thanks so much for your review. I sure do appreciate it. :}

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

What a chilling poem! I like the idea of the moonlight being responsible for the ghostliness of it all and you know, you could be right; that and the obvious association of the graveyard with the dead. This has tremendous atmosphere. Well done. Is there an association between this title and Fiddler's Green, the fisherman's heaven?

 Comment Written 05-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 05-Apr-2015

No association was intended, Panygynt. It's basically just about old family secrets (in this case I chose the name "Fiddler" for poetic reasons) -- which sometimes won't stay buried and end up resurfacing after awhile.

Thanks for reviewing it for me.

Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

A dark and haunting poem about a graveyard one should not visit at night. The minute form of your rhymes and lines are smooth, but your images are ghostly. Thank you for sharing and I wish you success in the contest.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Thank you for your comments, Sis...

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Excellent

This is a wonderful poem that is skillful and spooky, but not as scary as sometimes seen. The beauty of horror stories and poetry is the way you can manipulate words just to be artful about scary places.
I love the picture that goes with this poem, but, then, green is my favorite color. Now I know this isn't "all about me", but I do love the picture and the poem!

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

It's about family secrets, Rhonda. Those we often wish would stay buried but somehow always seem to resurface.
Thanks so much for your review.

reply by davisr (Rhonda) on 04-Apr-2015

Ok, I get it now, sorry! I still like the picture!

reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

I'm glad, :}

reply by davisr (Rhonda) on 05-Apr-2015

Sorry I missed the point. Oh, well...

reply by the author on 05-Apr-2015

No, everyone interprets things in a different way, so no apologies are ever necessary, my friend. I was simply explaining my meaning for having written it, that's all. No worries whatsoever, :)

reply by davisr (Rhonda) on 05-Apr-2015

;)

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This is a great example of the form and the theme carries the simple idea of a graveyard to all its chilling and loathsome manifestationss.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Thanks for the encouraging comments, Bill. Much obliged...

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Erie and fun to read.
Very descriptive and I can actually feel and see what you describe with the words you use.
Nice feel and a perfect contest entry.
Good luck, this is a favorite.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Thanks a bunch, barb. I'm really glad you liked it. :}

Comment from amahra

Excellent

This is breath taking art work you've chose for this writing. I loved the font color and the poem is very well written and descriptive. Great job.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Thank you, Amahra, and I appreciate your thoughtful encouragement. This poem speaks of old family secrets that families wish would remain dead and buried, but somehow always manage to resurface once more.

Have a blessed Easter Sunday.

Comment from GWinterwin

Excellent

Good poem along with a great picture to go along with it. Good word flow, and rhyming as you tell of this scary place called fiddlers field. Sounds like ghost and goblins waiting there.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Actually it's about those old family secrets that get buried but always manage to resurface, GW. Generational curses are a powerful thing which can lay waste to an entire family.

Thanks so much for your time and review.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Your presentation is amazing. The colors work together beautifully. Your syllable count is correct. Your topic is unique. Good job and good luck in the contest. No changes needed.

 Comment Written 04-Apr-2015

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reply by the author on 04-Apr-2015

Thanks, jannypan, and I appreciate your encouraging comments. Old family secrets sometimes resurface no matter how badly we'd like them to remain buried.

Have a blessed Easter Sunday.