Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

congratulations on your win, dean, I am glad I didn't go up against you again. something told me not to enter the writing prompt, lol. I enjoyed reading this one..

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Aug-2014

Thanks, sweetwoodjax, but if you had gone up against me, I'm sure you would have done very well.:)

I appreciate your very kind comments.

Comment from Kaila Mari

Excellent

Exceptional take on the 1-9-1 entry prompt on a spiritual poem. as always you take it beyond the easily seen and force the reader here to look not at the reward but the punishment of transgression. Congratulations on your ribbon!

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, Kaila, I truly appreciate that!:)

Comment from MissMerri

Exceptional

So THIS is how you do a 1-9-1! I thought about entering, and even wrote a poem, but thought I probably didn't do it right, so I abstained. Your poem is powerful, and certainly well phrased. The picture is scary. You seem to know where to find the scariest ones. Congratulations on the first place win. You deserve it.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thanks so much for the six stars and the kind, complimentary comments, MissMerri. I sincerely appreciate that!:)

Comment from Titan Black

Excellent

I like how you summon that up. Well written
as a thousand words, in a nutshell. Your poetic
alliteration was there. Keep writing.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thanks, TB, I appreciate it. You do the same.

Comment from sgalletti

Excellent

You wrote a poem that meets the requirements of the prompt and provides a good message in just a few words and syllables. Love the word "conflagrant." Well done! Good luck in the contest. Sue

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thanks very much, Sue, I really appreciate the complimentary comments. I initially had blazing, but wanted to cut the word count down somewhat. Conflagrant seemed to fit nicely.:)

Comment from Smoothiecool

Excellent

good luck in the contest

you follow the contest prompt

your few words allow the reader to see and feel that sin leads to doom

good visual

cheers smoothiecool

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thanks so much, SC. I appreciate your encouraging comments and thoughtful review.

Much obliged!:)

Comment from jandeck

Excellent

Wow! This is very scary and powerful stuff. Definately demands attention to a serious subject. Makes a big impact along with the frightening picture.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thanks, jandeck, and I was worried initially that the picture might be a bit too graphic. But, given the nature of the topic, I felt it was appropriate, and posted it regardless. I'm very glad it made a lasting impression on you, and I appreciate your thoughtful review.:)

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Congrats, Buckeye!!! You got my vote (*-*)



Hellooooo,

Wow! The artwork is so spot on. Talk about the fires of hll and damnation - eeeegads!

Perfect words to get the point across as well. This is an impressive presentation.

Good luck in the contest. It's got my vote!
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jax (*-*)

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Thanks, Jax, I appreciate your support and thoughtful comments very much, my friend. It's always a pleasure to hear from you!:)

Comment from LoannaLois

Excellent

Talk about perfectly written angst...the illustration is perfect with your choice of words like " conflagrant". Sad...frightening....and too true.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014

Thanks very much, Lois, and you're absolutely right. It is very sad because it is so true. It's so easy to avoid this fate, yet so many fight it, for one reason or another.

Thanks for he thoughtful and encouraging comments and review. They are sincerely appreciated.:)

Comment from ProjectBluebook

Excellent

What a horrorfying image. They need to show this picture in elementary school as a teacher's aid to discourage students from following Lucifer's demonic ways. That image would deter me to go straight. Burning in Hades for eternity is no joke. And they thought earth was hell! About spooked me into oblivion. This is a powerful message sent to those thinking of commiting any crimes against humanity. One helluva 1/9/1, son of-a-gun. Count your doubloon. SPOOK-A-DOO, WACKYDO, DO LOCO, WE ARE Legion...

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Aug-2014

Hah-ha, your reviews are always a great pick-me-up, Wackydo. I really look forward to them.

This one is no exception, my friend, and I really appreciate it!

Thanks a bunch!:)

reply by ProjectBluebook on 22-Aug-2014

Any time SPOOKY... BOO...