Comment from Eric1

Exceptional

Hi Dean, well, you did it again, a brilliant poem about the people whi hide behind masks, we are all guilty of it at one time or another, my mask hides my grief and it is a mask I will always have to wear. Your poem says strip off your mask show your true colours, Great rhyming and rhythm, a very thought provoking poem that deserves no less than a six my friend.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks so very much, Eric, and I must say, you summed up my intent for this poem quite nicely. We should all strive -- as best we can -- to remain true to who we are. Whether it be in our writing, or in our lives on a daily basis, we should never allow others to dictate to us who we are as individuals. That's about all I was saying in a nutshell, and you got it perfectly.

Thank you for your complimentary response, and the six star rating. All are sincerely appreciated, my friend. :}

~DeanO

reply by Eric1 on 18-Nov-2014

It was really my pleasure Dean.

Comment from CR Delport

Excellent

As always, your poem is a work of art. Yes, as writers, we have to believe in ourselves. If you believe in your own writing, no amount of negative reviews will change that. I think some people are just jealous :) Good job.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Amen, CR Delport. I couldn't have said it any better myself. Although, speaking from a personal perspective, I doubt anyone is very jealous of me, or my writing. Perhaps they pity me and my tortured soul, it's hard to say...

You must remain true to yourself, and what you're passionate about. For example, why would someone tell me to write a children's poem? How good could it possibly be? Not much, because I don't have a passion for it.

Thanks again for your brilliant assessment and kind comments. All are sincerely appreciated. :}

~DeanO

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

many people hide behind a disguise of some sort. nice set up and presentation =======================================================================================================================================================================================

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Hey, country! Thanks so much for reviewing and commenting on this poem. I appreciate both your compliments, and the fact that you "get it".

Who luvs ya, babe? LOL...

Thanks again. Huge hugs...:)

reply by country ranch writer on 18-Nov-2014

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reply by country ranch writer on 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks for the tip, my friend. I'll be sure to check it out! :}

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

my sixes gone I feel all I have is my mask to hide the sadness I have for not being able to rate this for meter and rhyme. It flowed so well and told a truth a lot of people wish no one would see. Great job

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Ah, you're too kind, Barb. And, while sixes are very nice and I do appreciate them, it's not the real reason I try to do what I do. I do it for good folks like you, who care enough to read what I've written, and appreciate it.

Thanks for your wonderful review, and for getting my message here so succinctly. It is appreciated. :}

Hugs!

~DeanO

Comment from Benjohnsonjr

Excellent

Are you sure you're not Dean Koonz? Another chilling, creepy write. You have quite the imagination. The only life that felt awkward meter-wise for me was:
"transcends the cosmos -- can take you where..."
Can you not get it down to 8 syllables like the others.

On another note. I'm a screenwriter. I think your poems would make amazing short films. If you're interested in the possiblility, inbox me. I have producers looking for content. I'm concentrating on features at the moment but regularly get calls for shorts.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Hah-ha, yeah, I'm pretty sure, Ben, LOL. Although, I will admit, Dean Kuch is a pseudonym, and I began using "Kuch" -- the German spelling or equivalent of "Cook" -- because a very successful published friend of mine said it would subliminally cause people to think of Koontz. Pretty perceptive on your part too, I might add.

I took care of that wayward line for you, an easy fix, and an excellent suggestion. Thanks for that.

As to your generous offer, of course I would be interested. I think it would be exciting to work on such a project. PM me the details in my inbox here, and let's see what we can come up with, shall we?

Thanks again, Ben, for everything. It is appreciated. :}

~DeanO

Comment from ravim

Excellent

The most important kind of freedom is what you really are. But often, we hide behind an artificial mask for the thrill of being what you are NOT. Your poem exposes the duplicity of human nature.

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 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks, ravim, and that's precisely what I'm trying to convey in "Stripped". So, kudos to you for such a brilliant assessment.

We should strive to remain true to who we are as individuals, despite what others might try and dictate to us.

Thanks again for your thoughtful comment. :}