Comment from Dr. Nad

Excellent

Let me tell you how much I enjoyed your poem "Stripped". One of the things I would say about it is that it is very inspirational. From the beginning into the middle and on through the end. Masking is a subject that is familiar to all of us and one we can't ignore. We have all had a few times when the need for transparency just stood out. As good citizens of the creative world we must give what is inside to help others open up to a world view they haven't seen. May God Bless you, have a Happy Thanksgiving.
As good reviewers we are to give constructive criticism coupled with suggestions for improvement so here goes. You nailed it. May God bless You.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2014

Thank you, Dr. Nad. May God bless you & yours as well.

reply by Dr. Nad on 22-Nov-2014

You are very welcome, Embrace the Love from above!

reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014

I do, Doc. Everyday of my life. :}

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I think you're absolutely right Dean, I guess it's the vulnerability with some, I know it's my propensity, with some it's social position or employment, with some it might be just personal gain. The bible warns us to "be as gentle as a dove, but as wise as serpents." Matthew 10:16, "be slow to speak. Quick to listen, slow to anger" James 1:19. So in a sense, scripture supports being a little hidden, great write though Dean, a nice even metered, metronomic tempo to it, nice aabb rhyming, well done, blessings, Roy.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2014

Thanks, Roy, and blessings to you as well, my friend.

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

The old vaudevillian joke comes to mind, "He's not two face, or he wouldn't be wearing that one." This is very well written with an interesting flow of words.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2014

Thanks for your comments, Charlie.

reply by c_lucas on 22-Nov-2014

You're welcome, Dean. Charlie

Comment from macee97

Excellent

What a neat poem...you are so talented. One of your best assets is your rhyming...perfect...
Thanks for sharing your wonderful gift
Carol Davis

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2014

Thanks for the kind comments and review, Carol. I greatly appreciate it.

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is an excellent write, dean, you did an excellent job writing this quatrain poem about letting go of the mask and letting others see behind him. I enjoyed reading it

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2014

Thanks for your comments, sweet.

Comment from mikemagine

Excellent

Very well done, Dean! Considering the message, which basically seems to be "Be yourself when you write," and the way you verbalized it, I'd say this merits a six. But, I have none.

The message is an old one, but it is always a vital one. Us writers need to hear it "Too often"!!

Peace,

Mike

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014

Thanks, Mike. I'm glad you liked it.

reply by mikemagine on 22-Nov-2014

You bet, Dean! Just an FYI...I posted Bearing Darkness Friday night. In a day or two, it should offer much more monetary value. Too, it's a flash fiction piece.

I might be posting another novel - one I wrote a little over a year ago - to this site in a day or two. It's called The Ancients. It's horror fiction. Then too, it won't offer much until being prom'd.

The chapters in both my novels - The Ancients and The Laughing Academy - are rather short. Usually 1,000 to 1,800 wds.

Peace,

Mike

Comment from tfawcus

Exceptional

How could anyone fail to respond to an invitation such as this? As poets we are perhaps more likely than most to let our masks slip occasionally. It is hard to write good poetry without exposing yourself. However, I can't quite decide if I fit into the category of stripper or flasher. Being an Englishman by birth, I'm rather diffident about revealing all!

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014

Thanks for your six star rating and review, my friend. It is greatly appreciated.

~DK~

Comment from NurseBarb

Excellent

Great writing Dean. I think we are all guilty of hiding some pieces of ourselves for fear of ridicule. Interesting and thought provoking philosophy with unique images to accompany it. Great job!

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks a bunch, NurseBarb. You're right, of course, we all have somethings that we are afraid of revealing for fear of ridicule, I think.

I'm very grateful to you for your kind comments and review, my friend. :}

~DeanO

Comment from rjuselius

Exceptional

This is a perfect little piece of philosophical poetic art! The way you describe poetry and writing is exceptional!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Rebekka x

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thank you, Rebekka. You're very kind. I take it that you agree with me, and I do appreciate that!

We should always remain true to the things we are passionate about, I feel. Even more so in what we write. If what we've written has little or no passion, then how can we expect others to feel passionate about it? It simply doesn't work that way.

Thanks so much for the exceptional rating and awesome review, my dear friend. They are both greatly appreciated. :}

~DeanO

Comment from flamingstar

Excellent

I'm REALLY good at it! Most people say I'm a closed book - I'd have to agree, but there just aren't that many people I trust. I guess that's what it comes down to. BTW, it's this human characteristic that makes us so attractive to extra-terrestrials! The lengths we'll go to project something outwardly that's artificial...

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

I couldn't agree with you more, flamingstar. We should always remain true to who we are, and our beliefs, regardless of what others might think.

"Beam me up, Scotty."

Thanks for the thoughtful review. :)

~DeanO