Comment from sunnilicious

Excellent

This is a wonderful seasonal poem. You have nice, eerie, lyrical flow. Good rhythm and rhymes continual through this poetic piece: internal and end. Great artwork choice too. Enjoyable read any time of year :)

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2017

Very many thanks, Alicia, for this kind review. Much appreciated, as always. Tony

Comment from Spitfire

Excellent

LOL. What could be scarier than a decrepit toothless old man with wrinkles and dry skin. I'd say, "Kid you'll look like me one day."

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2016

Hey, that's me you're describing! LOL

Comment from Mastery

Excellent

Tont, don't tell me you're gonna be one of those grumps that desdpise Halloween? LOL. As long as they don't soap my windoes or throw feces at my front door, I am a happy camper. My teeth will stay in and my hearing aids will stay on. Now, if I can just find the money to buy some friggin candy for the littlew bastards I'll be all set. LOL...Bob

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2016

I can't say I've ever been too thrilled by Halloween, Bob. We celebrated Guy Fawkes Night on 5th November instead. Now there's a worthy festival, commemorating some guy who tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament! A distant relative, or so I'm told!

Comment from Kooky Clown

Excellent

I just loved this and could almost picture you as you opened your door to any Trick or treaters who happened to call if this is based on fact I bet you scared them silly, I only hope that they don't retaliate at a later date.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2016

Thanks for the great review, Kookie! I live far enough off the beaten track not to have to carry out my threat! Probably just as well! Tony

Comment from krys123

Excellent

Hello my good friend, Tony;
-as my mom grew older she used to scare us kids by taking out her false eye and that would scare the heck out of kids coming to the front door trick-or-treating.
-I really liked your poem it's a very unusual twist but a truthful one as the kids would get their trick-or-treat right back at them.
-Good composition of writing a Rondeau poem and the writings are just right and the rhythm holds true throughout the writing without losing in touch with the enjambment Which also float fluidly throughout the writing without a hiccup Or a syntactical break.
-Thank you for sharing Tony and take care and have a good one.
Alex

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2016

Thanks for your review, Alex. We old folks can be pretty scary!

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is a terrific entry into the contest. I don't have a sixer for you, but it is that! Wonderfully written. Turning the tables on youth is so original. Wording and rhyming is great. Painting you have chosen for illustration is perfect for your words. Marilyn

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2016

Glad you enjoyed it, Marilyn! Fortunately I live far enough from the beaten track not to need to indulge my mean streak! LOL Tony

Comment from Treischel

Excellent

Indeed, reality is scarier than fiction, when it cones to us decrepit old codgers. A well written Rondeau, with a consummate Halloween theme. Loved the satire.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2016

Thanks, Tom! A terrifyingly happy Halloween to you! All good wishes, Tony

Comment from sandy montgomery

Excellent

Boy so many cranky people this Halloween. Lol. I hope. Never been my favorite holliday but... Your piece though is humorous and well written. Thank you for sharing your work.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2016

Thanks, Sandy! A terrifyingly happy Halloween to you! All good wishes, Tony

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

There is very little things that can be more scary than an old person without teeth in their mouth, especially at night. Not any more props needed, just remove the false teeth. Lol.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2016

Thanks, Sandra! A terrifyingly happy Halloween to you! All good wishes, Tony

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

Oh this is a scarey Halloween poem. Yep, taking out the false teeth and showing off the toothless grin would frighten the kiddos.

Nice rondeau form with nice meter and rhymes.

I like your use of, "decrepitude". I love when poets use inventive words that catch my attention.

Happy Halloween to you from this Canadian fan!

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2016

Thanks, Joy! A terrifyingly happy Halloween to you! All good wishes, Tony