Shifting Shadows
Too many voices--so many shadows...61 total reviews
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, dean, you did an excellent job writing this poetic tale of the mind who has freedom from fear once the line is crossed into the darkside...
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2014
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this is very well written, dean, you did an excellent job writing this poetic tale of the mind who has freedom from fear once the line is crossed into the darkside...
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2014
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Thank you sweet. It's always a pleasure to hear from you.
Comment from DonandVicki
Truly chilling and I can tell you were more than likely inspired by Edgar Allen Poe. Well composed and a classic to read. Good visual aids. Don
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2014
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Truly chilling and I can tell you were more than likely inspired by Edgar Allen Poe. Well composed and a classic to read. Good visual aids. Don
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2014
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Thanks Don, very much. I'm glad you enjoyed this one!
Comment from Twilightspire
Sweet. This is a perfect description of going insane. I love how you use the raking at the door to symbolize the "shadows" or insanity taking over. Very excellent visual descriptions and the damn pictures freak me out. Wonderful job with this piece. Again, I love how you use an archaic speech style in your poems and this worked perfectly for this piece.
-T.J.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2014
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Sweet. This is a perfect description of going insane. I love how you use the raking at the door to symbolize the "shadows" or insanity taking over. Very excellent visual descriptions and the damn pictures freak me out. Wonderful job with this piece. Again, I love how you use an archaic speech style in your poems and this worked perfectly for this piece.
-T.J.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2014
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Thanks, T.J. From a horror aficionado like yourself, and a very talented one I might add, I take that as the highest compliment. I'm glad you liked it.
Comment from amada
Terrifying work but very good execution. No pun intended....I hope I never get these "What's that lurking 'neath my door,
things just aren't like they were before.." Good rhyming.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2014
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Terrifying work but very good execution. No pun intended....I hope I never get these "What's that lurking 'neath my door,
things just aren't like they were before.." Good rhyming.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2014
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Thanks, amada. I'm very grateful to you for the kind comments.
Comment from GWHARGIS
I like the knowledge that it is only a psychotic episode and not actual ghouls that are coming for you. I guess just having something like that happen even if it's only in your mind is troubling. Another of my fears is the loony bin. Thanks to 1970's movies. LOL. Great and scary poem.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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I like the knowledge that it is only a psychotic episode and not actual ghouls that are coming for you. I guess just having something like that happen even if it's only in your mind is troubling. Another of my fears is the loony bin. Thanks to 1970's movies. LOL. Great and scary poem.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Thanks, GW, it's something that terrifies me as well. I often write about what scares me the most. It helps m to better deal with it. I appreciate the kind comments.
Comment from in777wr#
This was a well written horror poem. I guess they would in up in a loony bin after all of that. The poem paints a good mental picture of one loosing their mind. Nicely written.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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This was a well written horror poem. I guess they would in up in a loony bin after all of that. The poem paints a good mental picture of one loosing their mind. Nicely written.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Thanks, in777wr#. I'm happy that you think so.
Comment from forestport12
Wow! This scared the crap out of me, and I don't scare that easy. Love the half-rhymes in this one and the word play with the cadence, it is a hypnotic beat. Another sterling work
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Wow! This scared the crap out of me, and I don't scare that easy. Love the half-rhymes in this one and the word play with the cadence, it is a hypnotic beat. Another sterling work
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Wow, thanks Stan, my fellow horror aficionado! Coming from a guy who writes awesome stories in the same "taboo" genre, that really means a lot to me. Much obliged, my friend.
Comment from Spitfire
The secret to reading your horror poems is to turn off the sound. I do the same with frightening movies.
In my mind, that's where they're lurking -yeap, I got that.
Nothing to fear but fear itself. Churchill, I believe.
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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The secret to reading your horror poems is to turn off the sound. I do the same with frightening movies.
In my mind, that's where they're lurking -yeap, I got that.
Nothing to fear but fear itself. Churchill, I believe.
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Thanks, Spit. At least you know how to use a mute or volume button, LOL. Many don't. I appreciate the fact that you give me your opinions on my work, even though it's not your "cup of tea", so to speak. I value your opinion, very much.
Comment from caromel
Outstanding! Reminded me very much of American Horror Story: Asylum. Very effective use of wordplay and I love the twist at the end. Can't imagine how you managed to get it all to rhyme like that, but my friend, you did it. As masterfully as ever!
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Outstanding! Reminded me very much of American Horror Story: Asylum. Very effective use of wordplay and I love the twist at the end. Can't imagine how you managed to get it all to rhyme like that, but my friend, you did it. As masterfully as ever!
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Thanks, caromel. What a wonderful compliment. I'm really happy that you liked it!
Comment from annp
this is exactly how I felt as a child when there was a monster under the bed and ghost in the wardrobe (just wasn't so articulate then)
until your curve ball "And, as I don my coat of white"
scary,
are you the one? very clever
annp
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2014
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this is exactly how I felt as a child when there was a monster under the bed and ghost in the wardrobe (just wasn't so articulate then)
until your curve ball "And, as I don my coat of white"
scary,
are you the one? very clever
annp
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2014
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Am I the one? Well...opinions vary on that, annp. But one thing I am sure of I'm very passionate about what I write, and I am thankful that good people like yourself care enough to read it.
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it's a pleasure, thank you
