Comment from Alan K Pease

Excellent

A 3-5-3 poem correct in its entirety for a mentored night is sometimes better expressed in haunting terms. Good luck in the contest.

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2014

Thank you, Alan, I would have to agree with you there, sir. I sincerely appreciate your review. :}

reply by the author on 01-Dec-2014

Thank you, Alan, I would have to agree with you there, sir. I sincerely appreciate your review. :}

Comment from royowen

Excellent

What a beautiful 3/5/3, a very spectacular presentation, I absolutely love the poem and and artwork is outstanding, you've definitely got my vote, you'd have to stand a chance in this, well done, good luck. blessings, Roy.

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2014

Thanks very much, Roy. I'm a sucker for those old pirate tales, and tales of the sea. I appreciate your support, and your kind review. :}

reply by the author on 01-Dec-2014

Thanks very much, Roy. I'm a sucker for those old pirate tales, and tales of the sea. I appreciate your support, and your kind review. :}

Comment from TAB_that's me

Excellent

Your 3-5-3 writing prompt entry is written in perfect form. It has great imagery. Good luck to you in the contest.
~Teresa~

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2014

Thanks so much, Teresa. I'm very happy that you enjoyed it. :)

Comment from acerisestory

Excellent

This is a great entry for the contest, mystery poet. You've made wonderful use of alliteration with ghostly gales -- adding to the flow of your words. Tempestuous is a wonderful adjective to describe the winds.

And your accompanying artwork is a perfect enhancement.

Best of luck in the contest! Alana

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2014

Thanks so much, Alana, and as usual, it looks as if I'm going to need all of the luck that I can get in this one. Oh, why, oh why can't I simply come up with something that just blows everyone's literary socks off? It isn't for lack of effort, I can tell you that, LOL! :}

reply by acerisestory on 01-Dec-2014

I believe we all want the same thing. We rack our brains and every ounce of our imaginations. I think, however, you've done a wonderful job with this one. My best!!

reply by the author on 01-Dec-2014

Thanks. :}

Comment from Smoothiecool

Excellent

good luck in the contest

your syllable count spot on

your words portray the call of the tempest winds in the fuelled storms are icy winds like ghosts

cheers smoothiecol

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2014

You summed it up quite nicely, SC. Thanks! :)

reply by Smoothiecool on 01-Dec-2014

most welcome ...SC

Comment from Capricorn30

Excellent

Eerie photo, haunting imagery;
Well-penned poem complements the photo incorporating good audio imagery
"tempestuous winds";
Good alliteration to complete the writing;
Power of winds capable of expressing messages.

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2014

Thanks, Capricorn30, I appreciate the review, and I'm glad that you liked it. :}

~Dean

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

Fabulous artwork of an apparent ghost ship that fits the creepy theme/words perfectly, 'mystery writer', though I'd recognise your unique and gifted style of presentation from a mile away. I just checked, 'D', and I was right. :-)

All 3 lines are very strong, and the 3rd alliterated line is a perfect finish.

Should do well in the contest.

Good luck and best wishes, Ray

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2014

Thanks so much, Rayman, I'm glad that you liked it. As always, I highly value your opinion and your reviews. :}

~DeanO

reply by Domino 2 on 02-Dec-2014

No probs, and congratulations on yet another win, Deano.

You gotta be the fanstory 'Contest King'. :-)

Cheers, Ray

reply by the author on 02-Dec-2014

Nope, I believe that title belongs to Mikey Cahill, Rayman, but I am trying, heh-heh! :}

reply by the author on 02-Dec-2014

Oh, I almost forgot...Thanks!

reply by Domino 2 on 02-Dec-2014

You could be right, Deano, though many of his are entries are into prose contest

If finishes in the top four counted as wins, I reckon I'd be in the top three. Sob. ;-)

reply by the author on 02-Dec-2014

You're due then, Ray. Heck, I vote for your entries when I know it's you and can see the authors names. Always, and without fail, just as long as I'm not entered in the same contest, LOL. ;)

reply by Domino 2 on 02-Dec-2014

Thanks very much, Deano.

I don't know if the same has happened to you, and my computer is ridiculously sensitive, as it keeps jumping forwards and back, but on several occasions lately, I've voted for myself, only to be told on screen, 'someone on your computer has already voted'. I then check, but my vote hasn't registered.

I suppose I could blame my pet parrot, Polly, as I'm the only human (loosely speaking) who lives here. :-)

reply by the author on 02-Dec-2014

It has happened to me as well, Ray. So, it isn't just you, if that helps ease your mind any. :}

reply by Domino 2 on 02-Dec-2014

It does, Dean, so thanks for that.

Maybe Mikey is logged into all fanstorians' computers and has control over the votes cast. Just kidding. :-)

Comment from CR Delport

Excellent

I think you chose the perfect words to accompany that wonderful art, or is the other way around? This is very well done. Good luck.

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2014

Thanks very much, CR Delport. I wrote the poem thinking of a tornado originally. But, everyone's doing hurricanes and tornadoes. So, after I was finished and went in search of the perfect picture, I changed it up a bit to fit the one I have now.

Comment from Acquired Taste

Exceptional

Am not sure which is more amazing - the poem or the graphics. Over the top with the presentation especially the skull on the side wrapped in boney, frothy waves around its head...phantoms fuel takes your mind to another realm instantly - artwork is a perk but you are already there squinting your eyes looking for the frothy form.....Jean

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reply by the author on 02-Dec-2014

Thanks so much, Jean, and I sure do appreciate your supportive reviews for my work. You are always so encouraging, and it is reviewers like yourself that keep me hanging on.

Thanks again, I'm extremely grateful to you. :}

~Dean

Comment from giraffmang

Excellent

Really enjoyed reading this piece.

Great imagery conjured up with so few words.

A fantastic piece of artwork chosen to accompany the piece.

Well done and Good Luck.

GMG

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reply by the author on 01-Dec-2014

Thanks so much, GMG. I am very happy to know that you enjoyed it. :)