Comment from --Turtle.

Exceptional

I read through this Halloween poem and it struck a cord in me. The flow and chill and imagery is really strong. I had to give it six stars, that it didn't have six stars boggled my mind.

 Comment Written 02-Sep-2015

Comment from Gaye Hemsley

Excellent

Hi Brooke Oh! really scary. Rhyming is great and the fifteen line poem reads with lots of flow. The selection of artwork went well with the poem. Cheers Gaye

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2009

Thank you, Gaye - it is so good to see you!! Yes, I love the art too :-) Brooke

Comment from perunest

Excellent

Those "seers" sure can chill a soul!
I enjoyed this poem of shivery, impending
doom; hopefiully, the next day provided a
more hopeful light and refreshing day!

Carolyn

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2009

thanks, Carolyn - you're a most encouraging reviewer :-) Brooke

Comment from Maurice WA Johnson

Excellent

A moving piece, my friend. As we grow older we all learn to fear death, even if only a little. It is the one thing guaranteed to us, the one thing no one can take away. It is our only certainty.

Now you've got me scared! :o)

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2009

thank you, Maurice - now, I didn't mean to scare you, my dear :-) Brooke

Comment from smileycloud

Excellent

hey
yes very spooky indeed
the content is rivetting
the rhyme scheme and meter is very clever and well done
it is always interesting to read your work;- there is a lot of different and catchy styles
have a smiley day

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2009

Thank you, Smileycloud - I hope you too have a lovely day :-) Brooke

Comment from Mischief's Momma

Excellent

I am not much for Hallowe'en, but this was such a well crafted read that I could not resist!

You have succeeded in creating a chilling tale in a very short poem, very well done Brooke :)
Sharon

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2009

Thank you, Sharon - so glad you liked this chilling poem even though Halloween is not exactly your cup of tea :-) Brooke

Comment from Rabianabian

Excellent

Well, I for one have never really considered Halloween very spooky--considering that my family dresses up as victorious saints when we go trick-or-treating! I find it rather hard to be frightened when I've got lance in my hand...especially when it's daylight. (I was St. Joan of Arc this year.) Great poem, though. Very good description and flow. I really enjoyed it.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2009

Thanks so much, Mary. I can just imagine the group of you dressed up like victorious saints - I bet your neighbors love you :-) Brooke

Comment from Peter@Poole

Excellent

It's nice to see such a well turned out rondeau, Brooke, a form I've not yet assayed. You know, it's exciting to see you flaunt it, because you've certainly got it, lady. Peter

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2009

Thank you, Peter - it is a lovely form, so you should try it :-) Brooke

reply by Peter@Poole on 01-Nov-2009

I might just surprise you. I'll take that as encouragement.

reply by the author on 01-Nov-2009

Of course it is encouragement - and as you are already a fine writer of triolets, this should come to you naturally! :-)

reply by Peter@Poole on 01-Nov-2009

Just noticed: I should have said 'essayed'. Wouldn't have minded you pointing it out but I know it's against your principles.

Comment from laurelp

Excellent

Hey, a good writer knows to write with what you feel so let the "spirit" move you. I enjoyed this piece. It flowed well, the description was spot on. Excellent job.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2009

Thank you, Laurel. Glad you enjoyed the scary poem the spirit moved me to write :-) Brooke

Comment from Amfunny

Excellent

This is excellent, my friend. Maybe you should write horror as you do it so well. I like a good horror poem and this is certainly one of them. Good job.

 Comment Written 01-Nov-2009

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2009

Thank you, Norma Jean - I sure had fun with horror poems in October :-) Brooke