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Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Darkness Descends"Poems not in other books
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Comment from Pearl Edwards
Great presentation and very apt for what happened over in America. I wonder what they are thinking of in those few moments just before they wreak their havoc . Such madness seems to breed even more of the same. Great 5 line poem Craig,
cheers,
valda
I wonder what goes through their minds in those moments before they wreak such darkness on the innocent.
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2019
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Great presentation and very apt for what happened over in America. I wonder what they are thinking of in those few moments just before they wreak their havoc . Such madness seems to breed even more of the same. Great 5 line poem Craig,
cheers,
valda
I wonder what goes through their minds in those moments before they wreak such darkness on the innocent.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 10-Aug-2019
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Thanks so much, Valda. I think this was written just before the El Paso and Ohio shootings, so it wasn't done with those particularly in mind. But I remember thinking there were parallels when I heard the news about those. Many thanks, Craig.
Comment from Debbie Pope
This one is mesmerizing, Craig. Creepy even. 'Darkness descends'
sets your dark mood quite nicely. And I love your dark artwork. It's your word choice though that sets this poem apart--especially your selection of the word 'assassin.'
Well crafted, Craig.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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This one is mesmerizing, Craig. Creepy even. 'Darkness descends'
sets your dark mood quite nicely. And I love your dark artwork. It's your word choice though that sets this poem apart--especially your selection of the word 'assassin.'
Well crafted, Craig.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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I spooked myself putting this one together, Debbie, so I'm glad to hear it had that effect on someone else. Thanks for the kind words. Craig
Comment from Sugarray77
Ewwww, Craig. That panther is spooky and sets the scene of this verse in eeriness. Great presentation both with artwork and writing. Makes you want to look in all of the corners. LOL. Good one.
Melissa
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Ewwww, Craig. That panther is spooky and sets the scene of this verse in eeriness. Great presentation both with artwork and writing. Makes you want to look in all of the corners. LOL. Good one.
Melissa
Comment Written 03-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Thanks very much, Melissa. Most appreciated, Craig
Comment from --Turtle.
Hi, Craig...
Read through this 5 line poem. I like the sounds. Enjoyed the feel. Tone of dread, predators and blindness. Things are always scarier in the dark.
I did notice the separation of the descending darkness and the assassin. Prompting the sense of there's the dark, but what you should really worry about is what's in the dark, the dark itself can only surround you. It's what you don't hear and see you that has ill intent, not that you can't see.
As is, there's strong imagery, and the presentation with the panther is very cool.
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Hi, Craig...
Read through this 5 line poem. I like the sounds. Enjoyed the feel. Tone of dread, predators and blindness. Things are always scarier in the dark.
I did notice the separation of the descending darkness and the assassin. Prompting the sense of there's the dark, but what you should really worry about is what's in the dark, the dark itself can only surround you. It's what you don't hear and see you that has ill intent, not that you can't see.
As is, there's strong imagery, and the presentation with the panther is very cool.
Comment Written 03-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2019
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Glad you like the panther, Turtle. It took a bit of fiddling with PS to get the eyes right. I like your point about it not being the dark we really need to be concerned about. Thanks heaps, once again. Craig
Comment from Janice Canerdy
You have made excellent use of all your syllables in this thought-provoking piece about darkness--which could be outside OR inside
a person. Inside--more dangerous!
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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You have made excellent use of all your syllables in this thought-provoking piece about darkness--which could be outside OR inside
a person. Inside--more dangerous!
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Thanks so much for the thoughtful and kind comments, Janice. Much appreciated, Craig
Comment from Gloria ....
Oh boy another fantastic five line poem. This is terrific in terms of imagery and presentation. I sure hope there aren't any assassins waiting in the dark because that would be a surprise.
Best of luck to you with the Committee, Craig.
Gloria
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Oh boy another fantastic five line poem. This is terrific in terms of imagery and presentation. I sure hope there aren't any assassins waiting in the dark because that would be a surprise.
Best of luck to you with the Committee, Craig.
Gloria
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Thanks, Gloria. I invested a few minutes with Photoshop for this one, to get the eyes right. Green didn't look right. Cheers, Craig
Comment from SLMorrical
An awesome entry for the contest. The picture adds to the visualization of the poem. The black panther as darkness is cool I think. This is well done and flows wonderfully. I can picture the panther in the brush waiting to pounce on me. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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An awesome entry for the contest. The picture adds to the visualization of the poem. The black panther as darkness is cool I think. This is well done and flows wonderfully. I can picture the panther in the brush waiting to pounce on me. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Thanks so much for the great comments and the very kind rating. I'm most grateful for the good luck wishes, too :) Cheers, Craig
Comment from Teri7
Craig, This is a very nice and well written 5 line poem you have penned for the contest. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Craig, This is a very nice and well written 5 line poem you have penned for the contest. You used very good descriptive words and very good imagery from the art work you chose. Best wishes in the contest. Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Thanks very much for the kind comments and good wishes, Teri. Hope you have a terrific weekend. Craig
Comment from Ulla
Yes, Craig, I liked this and I liked it a lot. So the black panther was lying in wait for the big pray. You're using some great metaphor in this great five line poem. Good luck. All the best. Ulla:))
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Yes, Craig, I liked this and I liked it a lot. So the black panther was lying in wait for the big pray. You're using some great metaphor in this great five line poem. Good luck. All the best. Ulla:))
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Metaphor? ;-)
You know me too well. Thanks so much, Ulla. Much appreciated.
Craig
Comment from nancy_e_davis
What a striking picture! That would be so frightening to see those eyes peering out of the darkness and not knowing what was there. Well done, Craig. Good Luck in the contest. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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What a striking picture! That would be so frightening to see those eyes peering out of the darkness and not knowing what was there. Well done, Craig. Good Luck in the contest. Nancy:)
Comment Written 02-Aug-2019
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2019
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Thanks so much for the good luck wishes and kind comments, Nancy. The picture creeped me out, in a fun way, so I was hoping it might affect others the same way. Cheers, Craig
