Comment from mermaids

Excellent

Excellent use of words that creates an eery feeling. Love the last line ghostly gales. One can see and feel the spirits gazing at us. In few words you tell a story and congrats on winning the contest. It is not easy to write a poem with so few words.

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2014

Thanks so much, mermaids. I'm very happy you took the time to read and comment on it for me.

Much appreciated! :) ~Dean

Comment from victor 66

Excellent

Congratulations, Dean. Another well deserved win. I've said this before, your presentation and your writing are both creative and very sophisticated. Very hard to beat this combination.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2014

Thank you very much, Victor. I am very honored that you feel that way about my writing, dear friend. Much the same could be said of your own writing, I think. Thanks for the excellent review and comments. :}

~Dean

Comment from amada

Excellent

What I like in this poem, it brought to my senses the feeling of how powerful the wind can be. Its force is enormous and its sound eerie and frightening.

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Dec-2014

Thnx, amada. I'm really glad that you liked it, and I appreciate your comments.

~Dean

Comment from CHIGYSISKI

Excellent

An excellent entry for this prompt. You have said so much in so few words. The words describe a storm and the imagery fills in the gap.A real contest winner. Thanks for sharing this with us. Congratulations! Well deserved!

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Thanks very much for your kind and complimentary review, CHIGSISKI. I sincerely appreciate it! :}

~Dean

Comment from ExperiencingLiphe

Excellent

That looks scary. You did a great job with this but if you asked me to go on a trip like this I'd be out so fast you wouldn't know where I went. Great job

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Hah, well, I can't say that i'd blame you one bit, EL. I don't think it's a trip I'd want to be taking anytime soon either, LOL!

Thanks so much for the review, I really appreciate it. ~Dean

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

congratulations on your win with this one, dean. well deserved. great imagery in your few words that you were allowed, all drawn together in a beautiful presentation. I enjoyed reading it

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Thank you, sweetwoodjax. I appreciate that, and I'm very glad you liked it. :)

~Dean

Comment from butterfly4265

Excellent

You are clearly able to insert just the right amount of creepiness in whatever you write, regardless of how many words you use! The whole presentation is excellent, including the awesome artwork which absolutely complements your work. Good alliteration and imagery. Definitely deserving of first prize - well done!

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

Thanks, Shona, that is very kind of you to say. I'm really happy that you liked this, and appreciate your glowing comments very much.

Have a wonderful day! :}

~Dean

Comment from Walu Feral

Excellent

Congratulations on the win Dean. I have tried to write in this form many times and it would appear that I just simply can't do it. You obviously can and did. Well done.

Cheers Fez

 Comment Written 03-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 03-Dec-2014

I often find the shorter forms far more difficult than say...a story poem or other lengthier formats. You have to get your message across concisely and clearly, and in very few words. I'm very grateful for your congratulatory comments and kind remarks. All are deeply appreciated. :}

~Dean

Comment from LateBloomer

Excellent

Hello Dean, I'm sorry that I missed the contest, but I can certainly see why your poem was the winner. In 11 syllables your poem created a vivid image, and the dramatic artwork choice complements your poem. Congratulations on the win. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2014

Thanks very much, LateBloomer, I appreciate that. I will certainly do my best. :}

~Dean

Comment from Cindy Warren

Excellent

Congratulations on your win. It was well deserved. Love the picture, but I'm sure glad I'm not on that boat. It looks to me like those phantoms are about to whip up a gale.

 Comment Written 02-Dec-2014

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2014

They sure are, Wendy! Hey, thanks for the congrats and the kind comments in your review. Much appreciated. :]~Dean