Comment from ProjectBluebook

Exceptional

Awesome. You never cease to amaze me. This is way beyond, in a different universe. It really grabs you -- bone chilling. This is a powerful image of love gone disasterously wrong.This is definitely a love bite. What's weird... my cat is named Love Bite. i named her that, becaus eif she really likes you she will nip you -- I call it a love bite. Strange. This is a good take on love gone wrong. And it is a bite. Helluva poem. Take your doubloon, Spooky.

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

Thank you, Wackydo, I really appreciate the complimentary review and exceptional rating, my friend. Our cat does the same exact thing. He's a black cat, too and HUGE! His name in Diablo (Go figure, huh?)... I encourage him to cross as many paths as he can on any given day, LOL. I'm sure my neighbors adore me.:)

reply by ProjectBluebook on 25-Aug-2014

My Love Bite is jet black? She gives love bites. What a coincidence?

reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

That is a bit of irony. I'll try to find a picture of him and send it to you later. I know I have one somewhere.

reply by ProjectBluebook on 25-Aug-2014

Ok. Heck, I ain't been to bed yet? Up all night like Mikey.

Comment from Oatmeal

Excellent

You did a wonderful job with this challenge. The flow was very nice. The theme was good. The artwork added thoughts to your poem.

I saw no SPAG and no typos. Everything looked in place.

I look forward to seeing you again.

Love you,

Oatmeal

 Comment Written 25-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

No SPAG...that's always a good thing for me, Oatmeal. If only I had a quarter (I know, it used to be a nickle, but inflation has upped it to a quarter now, I'm afraid) for every mistake I made when editing, I'd be sitting on a beach in the Bahamas somewhere instead of in Ohio at my computer LOL!

Thank you for the review.:}

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

To be Love is a need we all have a desire for. Sometimes we choose the wrong partner. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

Thank you very much for your comments, Charlie. I appreciate them.

reply by c_lucas on 25-Aug-2014

Congrats on your win. Dean. Charlie.

reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

Thanks!:)

reply by c_lucas on 25-Aug-2014

You're welcome, Dean. Charlie

Comment from livelylinda

Excellent

Author: been in that room a few too many times. This is really scary, at least the first half, then as memory served me, I realized I have survived the same. Good contest contender. livelylinda

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

Thanks, Linda, and I for one am very happy that you survived.:)

Thanks for the review.

Comment from ravenblack

Excellent

This could apply to either incubus or succubus. We have all, at one time or another, been consumed by lust akin to a moth charring its wings on a candle flame. Partially paralyzed in my head suggesting the classic succubus, feeding on you when you sleep. This one can go both ways.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

Yep, it sure could, Ed. I hoped it would come across that way. Thanks for the excellent feedback.

Comment from nelliesellie

Excellent

I love the picture. I love the poem. I love the author notes. We have all fallen for a man or woman who was not good for us. They drain our hearts and bleed us dry. They are usually the ones that leave the good one and search for someone else. Great work. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

Thanks, Nellie, and I loved your review!:)

I really appreciate it.

Comment from JM

Excellent

Oh my goodness this is heavy stuff. Reminds me of an ex boyfriend. His was not an obsession; it was stalking. This poem gave me the chills. Wonderful poem.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

Thanks, JM, and thank goodness nothing bad came out of that for you!

I truly appreciate the kind review.:}

Comment from Dorothy Farrell

Excellent

Hi anon - Yes we all have such stories to share but not as powerful as that portrayed in both your picture and words - no unpleasant vampire lust thank you. Some good alliteration in this poem - 'partially paralyzed' 'quaking/quivering' 'forsaking faith' - Oh, all powerful stuff. Love 'bites' LOL - Good luck in the contest. A good entry. Regards Dorothy

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Dorothy, I am very pleased that you liked it. Although it placed third in the contest, I was pleased with the way it turned out.:)

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

YIKES, AUTHOR, GET OUTTA MY HEAD! (LOL) Okay, okay, I agree that we all find that one (so hard to resist) who is anything but a match for us, but sheesh, sometimes those pheromones...(LOL).

Fabulous poem! Loved it! Rhyme, meter, the works! Good luck. :)

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Dawn, I'm very grateful for your enthusiastic review, my friend. Glad you enjoyed the ride! LOL:D

reply by Dawn Munro on 25-Aug-2014

You're very welcome. :)

Comment from lancellot

Exceptional

You have taken Love bites, quite literally, but in a new and exciting way. I love the metaphor behind the message. Sometimes, even when we know it may hurt, we dive into a bad love affair anyway. Well done.

 Comment Written 24-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 25-Aug-2014

You nailed it, Lance, right on the money. Thanks for the excellent feed back and all those wonderful stars! I sincerely appreciate your complimentary review.:}