Comment from GWHARGIS

Excellent

You have managed to keep the classic structure and feeling to the Edgar Allen Poe poem. I liked the vague feeling of something more going on than the pesky raven. The last stanza was wonderful. I felt chills when I realized he'd been visited by Lenore. Nice work.

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Thanks a bunch, GWHARGIS. I am really glad that you enjoyed it!

Comment from the_stranger_2013

Excellent

this is indeed a worthy piece to be associated with the master himself, Edgar Allen Poe, it is moody, dark and full of vivid description

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Thanks very much for the kind review, stranger, I really appreciate that!

Comment from CrystieCookie999

Excellent

Certainly it helps to read poetry written by the best of the best. I think you did a good job capturing Poe-like language and a tone similar to his in his other works. I think instead of 'he doth not trust.' I would use past tense so "he did not trust." That is due to your using past tense like 'looked' just before, in contrast to quotations, where the verbs are present tense.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Thanks, CrystalCookie999, I really appreciate the review as well as your comments and suggestions. Initially, I had worded the poem just as you've suggested, but was persuaded to change it. I believe you are right, and I think I will change it back the way I had it originally.

Thanks again, I'm much obliged!

Comment from nelliesellie

Excellent

I love pictures. I love the poem. It shows love and fear of the lovely Lenore. The raven taunts you while you are in a foul mood. It is trying to drive you insane. This was a very powerful dream. It should show you a little of what Poe went through to write. Great work.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013

Thanks so much, nelliesellie. If I had to have experiences like that every night to write poetry, I be grey far before my time, not to mention a stark raving lunatic. Of course, concerning the latter, some would say that I've already arrived at that destination, LOL...

Comment from boxergirl

Excellent

Sorry no sixes left but this is another awesome poem that you have created. I hope your dreams are better tonight. lol
It is a great quatrain and the imagery from your words, music, and pictures engage us into the spooky tone throughout.
Good one, Dean! BG 8-)

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2013

Thanks so much, BG. Believe me, I won't be studying Poe's work anymore at night, that's for sure! I appreciate the kind review.

Comment from Evelyn Fort Stewart

Excellent

You not only write this stuff but you dream it. I'm sure glad it's your calling and not mine. God knows I'm too big of a sissy, You did a good job. god loves you and so do I.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2013

Thanks very much, Miss Evelyn. I hoe & Pray I don't have any more dreams like that, one that vivid and so real, for a long, long time! I guess I should keep away from studying Edgar Allen Poe so late at night, and read and study The Word instead, wouldn't you agree?

Thanks again, my friend. God bless you as well...

reply by Evelyn Fort Stewart on 21-Nov-2013

Yes, sir, I do agree. Edgar Allen Poe writes creepy, dark stuff or what little I've been exposed to him, and that has been very little. God loves you and I do too.

Comment from Just2Write

Excellent

A fine tribute to Poe, and his creepy poem The Raven.
The poem sticks to his erratic rhythm and pulls the reader in, but I must confess, I had to move the poem to another location to read, as I found the background music quite distracting.

twas (t'was)

return the morrow (to return the morrow would be to give it back. Should be return tomorrow)

shriveled (shrivelled)

An excellent endeavour, my friend. Very well done.
Rose.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2013

thanks, Rose, very much. And thanks also for picking up on those errors for me. Much appreciated!

Comment from Adri7enne

Excellent

LOL! You're such a doomsayer! It has the aura of the times, Dean, with a dark forboding tone to it. You do a nice job creating the scary mood.

I love the Moonlight Sonata. It's the only classical piece I ever learned to play. Each note brings back a memory. Altogether a pleasant experience, Dean. Well done!

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2013

Thanks so much, Adri7eene, I'm very grateful for such a fantastic review. Glad you like it, too;)...

Comment from Charade

Excellent

Took the hint, and here I am!

I'm amazed that you can write in old English, rhyme and still make sense!

I do have to read slower and feel like I'm translating, but it is good, well written!

Creepy moving picture too.

This was really a dream?

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2013

Thanks, Charade, and yes, it really was. It scared the bejeezus out of me, too (LOL!).

Thanks for looking in on this one fir me, it's most appreciated!

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

Yes, I am a fan of Poe's Rave. I have actually used music from it for a drama I wrote.


I like the way you try to master the language which aspires to the time and sequence.... and you did it well.

I love the layout and theme, particularly the first image. Classic.

Another well done,
best wishes,
RGstar

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2013

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2013

Thanks, RGstar, and coming from a fellow fan of Poe, I am honored that you liked it.