The Midnight Hour
She is coming for me...68 total reviews
Comment from Wendyanne
Wow what a wonderful well written piece of vividly descriptive horror poetry in tribute to EAP. I enjoyed the internal rhymes and the excellent imagery. Great stuff!
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Wow what a wonderful well written piece of vividly descriptive horror poetry in tribute to EAP. I enjoyed the internal rhymes and the excellent imagery. Great stuff!
Comment Written 21-Sep-2014
Comment from Charlene0513
To Dean Kuch,
This is a very daunting and abominable acts played out for one's muse.
Good use of alliteration and enjambments .
Charlene
P.S. Dean I'm really not a person that enjoys horror. There is enough of that going around nowadays and it truly does not paint a pretty picture.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
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To Dean Kuch,
This is a very daunting and abominable acts played out for one's muse.
Good use of alliteration and enjambments .
Charlene
P.S. Dean I'm really not a person that enjoys horror. There is enough of that going around nowadays and it truly does not paint a pretty picture.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
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Just a short chapter from Poe's own life, Charlene. If you know anything about his life, then you can certainly understand why the picture this paints is rather bleak.
Thank you for taking the time to read & review it for me.
Comment from mjac777
Sometimes, Dean, I actually think you are Poe reincarnate. You offer same broodiness and morose specter to your work. I remember "The Raven" and "Annabell Lee" from school days.
The layout, images, and spacing was stunning. I loved the fact that only a spiritual remedy could release him from his self made prison.
Well, well done.
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Sometimes, Dean, I actually think you are Poe reincarnate. You offer same broodiness and morose specter to your work. I remember "The Raven" and "Annabell Lee" from school days.
The layout, images, and spacing was stunning. I loved the fact that only a spiritual remedy could release him from his self made prison.
Well, well done.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2014
Comment from krys123
Dean;
Very intriguing piece of poetry that I enjoyed reading very much. It's splash of horror was indeed poetic and was clearly well
established within your poem.
You interior and exterior rhyming Was indeed a treat and most of it was neither forced nor labored and help with the rhythmic flow which was, by the way, flowing smoothly throughout your writing. However I reserve some speculation that some of your interior rhyming took away from the flow of your rhythm and I felt that it was a little strained. Not in all respect Justin a few places.
The imagery was by far fantastic achieved And all of it was very descriptive and intriguingly expressive throughout: "She entered in, a vaporous spin upon the wooden floor, undead followed; he scarcely swallowed--soon came many more." Professionally and masterly done these lines were ultimately well written.
Thank you so much for sharing and posting this for everyone to read and may the sun always shine on your shoulders Dean.
Alex
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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
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Dean;
Very intriguing piece of poetry that I enjoyed reading very much. It's splash of horror was indeed poetic and was clearly well
established within your poem.
You interior and exterior rhyming Was indeed a treat and most of it was neither forced nor labored and help with the rhythmic flow which was, by the way, flowing smoothly throughout your writing. However I reserve some speculation that some of your interior rhyming took away from the flow of your rhythm and I felt that it was a little strained. Not in all respect Justin a few places.
The imagery was by far fantastic achieved And all of it was very descriptive and intriguingly expressive throughout: "She entered in, a vaporous spin upon the wooden floor, undead followed; he scarcely swallowed--soon came many more." Professionally and masterly done these lines were ultimately well written.
Thank you so much for sharing and posting this for everyone to read and may the sun always shine on your shoulders Dean.
Alex
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Comment Written 21-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
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Thanks so much for your honest assessment, Alex. I have since made some changes, as I want absolutely none of this poem to feel or seem forced, in any manner.
I truly appreciate your review.
Respectfully,
Dean
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Dean, I should have been more clear in my assessment. When I wrote down strained I did use the wrong word. It was like to flow in some of the lines had lost a little tempo to the rhythm. Not much mind you but a tad slower in reading a few of the lines.
I read it two times and the second time was a charm.
You are so welcome on my review and I'll go back and read it again because I really enjoyed writing.
Alex
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No, your wording was fine, Alex. It forced me to rethink a few of the lines I had my own doubts about. I feel it reads much better now, so I sincerely thank you. :}
~Dean
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You are welcome Dean and as I said, I'll read it again.
Alex
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You are so sincerely welcome Dean.
Alex
Comment from JudyS
Dean, Excellent writing on this one. Loved it. I've been a Poe fan since I was a little kid. Long time ago. I was in Baltimore once and drove by Poe's home there. Nothing special, just the fact that he lived there was exciting. I wonder if he's still there? Have a great Sunday, Judy
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
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Dean, Excellent writing on this one. Loved it. I've been a Poe fan since I was a little kid. Long time ago. I was in Baltimore once and drove by Poe's home there. Nothing special, just the fact that he lived there was exciting. I wonder if he's still there? Have a great Sunday, Judy
Comment Written 21-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
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Thanks for reading & reviewing it for me, Judy. You have a wonderful week as well.
Comment from lindalcreel
I have had the pleasure of being in Poe's house which is a tourist attraction now. Regardless of whether or not he was insane, the man told brilliant stories. Some would make the hairs on my arms stand up, but that just confirmed his talents. I'm also a fan of Stephen King. My husband met him in Bangor, Maine last year when he was jogging outside of his house. I may still have pictures of the gate with the spider webs.
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I have had the pleasure of being in Poe's house which is a tourist attraction now. Regardless of whether or not he was insane, the man told brilliant stories. Some would make the hairs on my arms stand up, but that just confirmed his talents. I'm also a fan of Stephen King. My husband met him in Bangor, Maine last year when he was jogging outside of his house. I may still have pictures of the gate with the spider webs.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2014
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Poe's death remains a mystery today. Did he have a bad heart or illness of the brain. I actually think rabies could be ruled out. I enjoyed reading your poem.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
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Poe's death remains a mystery today. Did he have a bad heart or illness of the brain. I actually think rabies could be ruled out. I enjoyed reading your poem.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2014
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2014
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Thanks for taking the time to read & review this, Barbara. I appreciate your comments.
Comment from Louise Michelle
Oh, Dean, I really love this line: A spectral mist wrapped 'round his wrist and held his hand in check,
That really invoked a fantastic image and spooked me out.
They say there is a fine line between insanity and genius. I would venture to guess that most people have morbid thoughts (they always stop to see an accident on the road), but few have the talent to pen them. And in a way that captivates the readers as you often do.
Hugs,
Lou
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Oh, Dean, I really love this line: A spectral mist wrapped 'round his wrist and held his hand in check,
That really invoked a fantastic image and spooked me out.
They say there is a fine line between insanity and genius. I would venture to guess that most people have morbid thoughts (they always stop to see an accident on the road), but few have the talent to pen them. And in a way that captivates the readers as you often do.
Hugs,
Lou
Comment Written 21-Sep-2014
Comment from robina1978
Excellent general layout and a great and scary poem. You know how to write these. This is proof and you put yourself in good company:)
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Excellent general layout and a great and scary poem. You know how to write these. This is proof and you put yourself in good company:)
Comment Written 21-Sep-2014
Comment from drivenbackward
That was extremely professional, Dean. So well put together. Was Poe famous while living, or only after his death?
it's song, -- 'its song', if you intend it to be possessive, but I'm not sure on this one because it could read both ways.
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That was extremely professional, Dean. So well put together. Was Poe famous while living, or only after his death?
it's song, -- 'its song', if you intend it to be possessive, but I'm not sure on this one because it could read both ways.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2014
