~Lenore Revisited~
She came to me last night...126 total reviews
Comment from Sis Cat
I enjoyed this dark tribute and homage to Poe's "The Raven." You kept the flavor of the original while providing your own unique twist with is creative with a touch of melancholy and grief. I am glad I revisited this poem. Thank you sharing. Keep reading and writing.
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016
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I enjoyed this dark tribute and homage to Poe's "The Raven." You kept the flavor of the original while providing your own unique twist with is creative with a touch of melancholy and grief. I am glad I revisited this poem. Thank you sharing. Keep reading and writing.
Comment Written 05-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2016
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This is one of my first-ever attempts at writing poetry of this type, Andre. I posted it back in 2013 and have since resurrected it from the grave, so to speak. If you remember a much beloved poet here who went by the name of Gungalo, she was instrumental in not only helping me with this poem, but in coaxing me to express myself through poetry in the first place.
Thanks as always for the thoughtful review.
I deeply appreciate it.
~Dean
Comment from royowen
Why on earth would you read "The Raven" if you have nightmares Dean? I'm a little perplexed. I did read some Stephan King about forty years, and it was very well written, I enjoyed it. But... But this is your usual very well written quatrains in immaculate rhyme, with smooth beautiful language, well done, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Why on earth would you read "The Raven" if you have nightmares Dean? I'm a little perplexed. I did read some Stephan King about forty years, and it was very well written, I enjoyed it. But... But this is your usual very well written quatrains in immaculate rhyme, with smooth beautiful language, well done, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 04-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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I can recite the Raven from memory, Roy, word for word. I've loved the poem since my university days, and Poe as well.
As for this particular poem, it is a revival from 2013, when I first began working with Gungalo (may she rest in peace) in attempting to write poetry. Besides, I've suffered from night terrors since I was a young lad. So, let's just call it facing your fears head on, and leave it at that, LOL.
Thanks for your review. I appreciate your comments, as always.
~Dean
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I guess if that works, I was thinking of that scripture, Philippians 4:8 when I read your poem, just concerned, bless you Dean,
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Philippians4:8--8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
I happen to believe Poe was very good too at what he did, Roy.
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I don't read Poe for good reason, you are free to do whatever Dean, like I said, just concerned.
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Of course, Roy, as are we all...free to do, write, and read what we chose.
As for this particular poem, it was written three years ago...
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Philippians4:88 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
I happen to believe Poe was very good too at what he did, Roy.
Comment from a.w.brooks
I always like Poe's poems and I think you did a good job here of bringing him and Lenore back from their graves Deano a lot of your poem have the old language used it works great in this and that last line made my hairs in the back if my neck stand up.
Great poem and revival Happy Writing
AW Brooks
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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I always like Poe's poems and I think you did a good job here of bringing him and Lenore back from their graves Deano a lot of your poem have the old language used it works great in this and that last line made my hairs in the back if my neck stand up.
Great poem and revival Happy Writing
AW Brooks
Comment Written 04-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Thanks, aw. I always appreciate your brief visits.
This is an old post, revived fro 2013 when I first began writing poetry.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I appreciate the sixer.
have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
~Dean
Comment from Loren (7)
Possibly Poe's spirit was whispering to you. Maybe, just maybe, he felt he'd not quite shared all of his own thoughts and poetry to the world, so he's "chosen" you to be the viaduct from the other side. Loren
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Possibly Poe's spirit was whispering to you. Maybe, just maybe, he felt he'd not quite shared all of his own thoughts and poetry to the world, so he's "chosen" you to be the viaduct from the other side. Loren
Comment Written 04-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Could be, Loren. Or, it could be that I've read his work so much (I can recite the Raven from memory), and have been influenced so much by his poetry that it comes second nature to me.
Thank you for taking time out to read this poems revival.
I do appreciate your comments.
~Dean
Comment from Pantygynt
Poe is held in such awe in the US, I think, and not only by poets, that commercially they just could not use that name as they do here for such a mundane thing as a fabric softener for your washing machine. But here it's on every supermarket's shelves.
In France there is a mineral water that takes its onomatopoeic name from the sound of the opening up of the bottle. Its name most appropriately is "Pschit". That hasn't even made it across the English Channel, so I don't suppose our fabric softener of choice - yes, Lenore - has made it across the Atlantic.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Poe is held in such awe in the US, I think, and not only by poets, that commercially they just could not use that name as they do here for such a mundane thing as a fabric softener for your washing machine. But here it's on every supermarket's shelves.
In France there is a mineral water that takes its onomatopoeic name from the sound of the opening up of the bottle. Its name most appropriately is "Pschit". That hasn't even made it across the English Channel, so I don't suppose our fabric softener of choice - yes, Lenore - has made it across the Atlantic.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Thanks for your comments, my friend. It's always a pleasure.
Take care, and have a wonderful weekend.
~Dean
Comment from krys123
Hello Dean;
-so powerful and very strong are the emotions and feelings in this writing that it outweighs any virtuous emotions that one has about a loved one who has passed away and turn to dust is all the beings like an iron must rust.
-your tempered rhyming was virtuously spotless and while none of your rhyming was forced or labored they were supported to the meaning and concept of each of your lines which major rhythm to flow smoothly.
-the meteor being iambic heptameter and the cadence, timing and tempo wall helpful in making the reading clear, fluid and easy.
- the pictures so appropriate and relative to the concept and topic of your poem.
-the haunting name of Lenore casts a shadow of darkness upon you will.
-thank you for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you always Dean.
Alex
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Hello Dean;
-so powerful and very strong are the emotions and feelings in this writing that it outweighs any virtuous emotions that one has about a loved one who has passed away and turn to dust is all the beings like an iron must rust.
-your tempered rhyming was virtuously spotless and while none of your rhyming was forced or labored they were supported to the meaning and concept of each of your lines which major rhythm to flow smoothly.
-the meteor being iambic heptameter and the cadence, timing and tempo wall helpful in making the reading clear, fluid and easy.
- the pictures so appropriate and relative to the concept and topic of your poem.
-the haunting name of Lenore casts a shadow of darkness upon you will.
-thank you for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you always Dean.
Alex
Comment Written 04-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Thanks for checking out my revival, Alex. This was one of the first poems I'd ever written and posted here on FS.
I appreciate your comments.
Have a fantastic weekend, my friend.
~Dean :}
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You are so welcome my friend.
Alex
Comment from Cumbrianlass
Fascinating. Love the flavour of this - the language. It adds to the haunting quality of the piece. Got a shiver down my spine as I read. What a strong and very strange dream, Dean. I've had a few profound dreams myself, so I know how much they affect you. It's like you step into another 'real' world for a time.
I got the word she uttered. What an experience!
Av
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Fascinating. Love the flavour of this - the language. It adds to the haunting quality of the piece. Got a shiver down my spine as I read. What a strong and very strange dream, Dean. I've had a few profound dreams myself, so I know how much they affect you. It's like you step into another 'real' world for a time.
I got the word she uttered. What an experience!
Av
Comment Written 04-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Thanks for checking out my revival, Cumbrianlass. This was one of the first poems I'd ever written and posted here on FS.
I sincerely appreciate your kind comments.
Have a fantastic weekend, my friend.
Take care...
~Dean :}
Comment from Mark Valentine
If there is such a thing as a transmigration of souls, surely Poe's has found its way into your mortal coil. "Moonlight Sonata" was a nice touch - While I know that the bust in the parlor in "The Raven" is of Pallas, in my mind it's a bust of Beethoven - not sure why.
But I digress, back to my point - it is so fitting that you've written a poem that speaks to a bridge from Poe to you. The author's notes add to its eeriness.
I hope it goes withot saying that if I had a six....
Brilliant!
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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If there is such a thing as a transmigration of souls, surely Poe's has found its way into your mortal coil. "Moonlight Sonata" was a nice touch - While I know that the bust in the parlor in "The Raven" is of Pallas, in my mind it's a bust of Beethoven - not sure why.
But I digress, back to my point - it is so fitting that you've written a poem that speaks to a bridge from Poe to you. The author's notes add to its eeriness.
I hope it goes withot saying that if I had a six....
Brilliant!
Comment Written 04-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Thanks very much for reading this revival of Lenore, Revisited, Mark.
It's one of the very first poems I ever posted on FanStory in 2013, when I first began writing poetry.
I simply dug it up and reposted it as a revived write.
I'm really glad to know you enjoyed it.
Thanks for reading.
~Dean
Comment from Dav54
How cool is that? And inspired by a dream, no less! I think it's absolutely when something like that happens and inspires you to write with fervor. Your muse came gently tapping, rapping at your chamber door!
The image of Lenore rising from the grave and making a ghostly visitation conjures the memory of several women in Poe's stories who make ghostly re-appearances after death (most likely reflecting how Poe suffered the loss of several women in his life), so it seems only fitting that Lenore be given this opportunity as well!
I take special interest in this poem as the hearse that I use in my ghost touring business is named Lenore for this haunting character. (I'll try to send message you a photo, btw)
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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How cool is that? And inspired by a dream, no less! I think it's absolutely when something like that happens and inspires you to write with fervor. Your muse came gently tapping, rapping at your chamber door!
The image of Lenore rising from the grave and making a ghostly visitation conjures the memory of several women in Poe's stories who make ghostly re-appearances after death (most likely reflecting how Poe suffered the loss of several women in his life), so it seems only fitting that Lenore be given this opportunity as well!
I take special interest in this poem as the hearse that I use in my ghost touring business is named Lenore for this haunting character. (I'll try to send message you a photo, btw)
Comment Written 04-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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This is one of my very first poems I posted on FanStory in 2013, when I first began writing poetry.
I'm really glad to know you enjoyed it.
Thanks for reading.
~Dean
Comment from foxangie123
I believe at some point I may have reviewed this. Either way the badges are well earned as is the enjoyment of your writing every time. I see why you are the Master.
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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I believe at some point I may have reviewed this. Either way the badges are well earned as is the enjoyment of your writing every time. I see why you are the Master.
Comment Written 04-Mar-2016
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2016
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Yeah, this is one of my very first poems I posted on FanStory in 2013, when I first began writing poetry, Angie.
I simply dusted it off and reposted it as a revived post.
I'm really glad to know you enjoyed it.
Thanks for reading.
~Dean
