~The Reaper Man~
She just let him right in...38 total reviews
Comment from Joe Ehret
A really cool concept. I really dig the image it evokes. I can practically see a rural town from a century or more ago. Deep in the throws of a savage winter, every family keeps a lamp burning outside their door, despite the cost of keeping them running. They keep their lights on and their doors locked and their prayers resting constantly on their lips because they know that something walks the night. Something watching and waiting, waiting to take the unprepared.
None of that was really explicit, but when a work can make me imagine something that thoroughly, I know I just read something good.
That last stanza in particular was great.
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A really cool concept. I really dig the image it evokes. I can practically see a rural town from a century or more ago. Deep in the throws of a savage winter, every family keeps a lamp burning outside their door, despite the cost of keeping them running. They keep their lights on and their doors locked and their prayers resting constantly on their lips because they know that something walks the night. Something watching and waiting, waiting to take the unprepared.
None of that was really explicit, but when a work can make me imagine something that thoroughly, I know I just read something good.
That last stanza in particular was great.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2013
Comment from Dawn Munro
Wow, another winner, Dean! Congratulations - well-deserved! This is excellent; a spooky tale within a poem, and so well presented again. Kudos!
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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Wow, another winner, Dean! Congratulations - well-deserved! This is excellent; a spooky tale within a poem, and so well presented again. Kudos!
Comment Written 24-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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Thank you, Dawn. I am really glad you liked it!
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Oh! Thanks it's just about my bedtime over here in Oz.
But,wait-you said that he's just claimed your soul so I'm sure that I'll be fine.
I might just check the deadbolts one more time though.
Another fine poem and a very worthy contest winner. Congratulations -you really do deserve it.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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Oh! Thanks it's just about my bedtime over here in Oz.
But,wait-you said that he's just claimed your soul so I'm sure that I'll be fine.
I might just check the deadbolts one more time though.
Another fine poem and a very worthy contest winner. Congratulations -you really do deserve it.
Comment Written 24-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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Hah, thanks, seken58, and please, by all means...check those deadbolt locks, LOL...
Comment from Econ Teacher
This is a very creepy poem. The music and noises really add to the feelings of darkness and eeriness. The font and color choices really give a creepy ambience also. The poem itself is good. I will remember to lock the door because I don't want to let the grim reaper in.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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This is a very creepy poem. The music and noises really add to the feelings of darkness and eeriness. The font and color choices really give a creepy ambience also. The poem itself is good. I will remember to lock the door because I don't want to let the grim reaper in.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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Heh, no, you certainly don't, Econ. Thanks for the great review...
Comment from TheWriteTeach
Dean,
Congratulations on the win! This piece is very good. You are an excellent writer and make poetry look so easy to put together.
This piece is creepy and doesn't offer any warm-fuzzies, but at the same time it is very true - when it's your time you can't hide, there is no place to run, and the Reaper will claim you.
Overall, this is very well written, and the win was well deserved. Congratulations again.
Suzanne
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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Dean,
Congratulations on the win! This piece is very good. You are an excellent writer and make poetry look so easy to put together.
This piece is creepy and doesn't offer any warm-fuzzies, but at the same time it is very true - when it's your time you can't hide, there is no place to run, and the Reaper will claim you.
Overall, this is very well written, and the win was well deserved. Congratulations again.
Suzanne
Comment Written 23-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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Thanks a bunch, Suzanne, I really appreciate that!
Comment from Gungalo
Oh Dean, again you have swept the wonderful readers into a frenzy with this write. It's scary alright and awesome in word content.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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Oh Dean, again you have swept the wonderful readers into a frenzy with this write. It's scary alright and awesome in word content.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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Why, that's very nice of you to say, thank you Gungalo!
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Smiling at you Dean.
Comment from Spiritual Echo
You are the most entertaining writer on this site in a category all of your own.
If your videos and sound effects were just window dressing for sloppy talent, a curtain to hide behind, it would still be fun to visit your posts just to see what you're up to, but no, you have immense talent. Your writing could stand alone, scrawled on the side of a building somewhere and it would still have a chilling reaction to anyone brave enough to read your words. Damn fine work.
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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You are the most entertaining writer on this site in a category all of your own.
If your videos and sound effects were just window dressing for sloppy talent, a curtain to hide behind, it would still be fun to visit your posts just to see what you're up to, but no, you have immense talent. Your writing could stand alone, scrawled on the side of a building somewhere and it would still have a chilling reaction to anyone brave enough to read your words. Damn fine work.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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Wow! What a nice compliment, SEcho, and I am happy to know that you understand that I put the writing above everything else. The bells and whistles; that is just the gravy. But, the writing is the meat!
Thanks so much again for the fabulous review.
Comment from joann r romei
This would have been great for Halloween, Congratulations and the effects here are wonderful, I got scared just reading it, and I will go lock my doors now. lol
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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This would have been great for Halloween, Congratulations and the effects here are wonderful, I got scared just reading it, and I will go lock my doors now. lol
Comment Written 23-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 24-Nov-2013
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Hah, thanks, joann. Much obliged, my friend!
Comment from denhagan
This is a nice story written in the form of a poem, written in the quatrain style with good rhythm and rhyming throughout the poem. Congratulations on winning the contest.
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2013
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This is a nice story written in the form of a poem, written in the quatrain style with good rhythm and rhyming throughout the poem. Congratulations on winning the contest.
Comment Written 23-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 23-Nov-2013
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Thanks, denhagan, I'm very grateful for the review and kind comments.
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You're welcome Dean,
Dennis
Comment from w.j.debi
She didn't lock the door and now you are no more. But would a locked door really keep the Reaper out if he wants in? I don't think so... I missed this contest, and it looks like you won. It does seem like the perfect kind of topic for you to tackle. This is well written so I can see why you came out on top. Congrats.
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013
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She didn't lock the door and now you are no more. But would a locked door really keep the Reaper out if he wants in? I don't think so... I missed this contest, and it looks like you won. It does seem like the perfect kind of topic for you to tackle. This is well written so I can see why you came out on top. Congrats.
Comment Written 22-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2013
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Thanks, w.j.debi, I got lucky on this one. I really appreciate the review!
