Comment from Cry the Vile Rebel

Exceptional

That narration really added another layer to admire in this piece; I'm very glad I opted to listen as well as read. You managed to match the pulsing of the staring skull with a throb in the audio - impressive presentation, as always. CtVR

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

Thanks for reading AGHAST, CtVR, and for the awesome comments and exceptional stellar rating.
I appreciate your time, as well as your thoughtful support.
More than any of that, I'm just really happy that you enjoyed it.
~Dean :}

Comment from Aussie

Exceptional

I felt as if the setting was in the deep everglades? A ghostly presence glowing green, calling to the simple and yet she was only green. Green for go, she'll make you stare - aghast! Another winner for the underground baddies. Thanks for scaring. XX

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

Thanks for reading AGHAST, Kay, and for the awesome comments and exceptional stellar rating.
I appreciate your time, as well as your thoughtful support.
More than any of that, I'm just really happy that you enjoyed it.
~Dean :}

Comment from brenda bickers

Excellent

Hi Dean,
great stuff and again the presentation is cool.
I think we should all at some point write a spooky poem. It blows away the cobwebs and gets them there demons out your head.
As always a good read.
Brenda:))x

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2016

I agree, Brenda. I saw where you have written one recently yourself...Demons, I believe it's titled?
A potlatch entry, no doubt.
I'll be sure to read it, and thank you for reading my poem.
~Dean

Comment from frogbook

Excellent

Should know better tan to read a Dean write at bedtime. Ha. Scary and imaginative . Not a place to wonder, dem free swamps. Great descriptive words and poetry.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2016

Thanks very much for reading AGHAST, JoAnn.
I appreciate it very much.
~Dean

Comment from Sis Cat

Excellent

Andre, you know better than to read dark poems before bedtime. Your poem is so well written, that it drew me in. I just finished a jog over a bridge. I took off my headphones to listen to the frogs down below. I admire this them from the distance, but I would never "stroll along a murky, mossy knoll" at night. Your poem taps into the universal fear of the unknown and of ghosts.

Thank you for sharing. Pleasant dreams, indeed.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2016

Hahaha...
You can stroll along a mossy knoll all you like, Andre. Just be sure to do it in the daytime, LOL.
Thanks so much for review AGHAST. I sincerely appreciate your comments.
Take care...
~Dean :)

Comment from joannakruk

Excellent

OOo creepy and so much moreso with the artistic font and image. I feel this poem alludes to the captivating power of a woman, one that draws the subject in with her possessive powers, only to bring his demise.
Thank you for sharing.
Jo

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2016

You would be dead-on in that assessment/interpretation, Jo.
No puns intended, heh-heh.
Thanks for the awesome review!

Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose

Exceptional

Good Evening, Darlin'

Mmmm... I had to listen to this poem a few times. I love the way you recite your poem. The rhythm in your voice, it's almost like a song and I don't mean the crickets. I am sorry. I don't mean to take away from your beautiful and well-written octogram, I am just really into recording my voice. It's a lot of fun, now I want to do it every time I read, I mean if it has a good flow. Yours does.

I appreciate the intricacy of an octogram and I admire the people that can write them. To me, just looking at the rhyme and meter scheme gives me a headache. But I am taking a class on meter so there is hope for me yet. LoL

I like the way I can hear the heartbeat when you read ''...your heart leap in your throat....'' and also the echo.

The background sounds of the swamp are nice, I think I will play this poem all night long. LoL

Your presentation is eerie and well put together, but not overpowering the sound. You wanted the sound to be the media. And you achieved that goal.

Excellent!

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

Thanks for reading AGHAST, dearest Gypsy, and for the awesome comments and exceptional stellar rating.
I apologize for the lateness of my reply. I am desperately trying to get all caught up.
I appreciate your time, as well as your thoughtful support.
More than any of that, I'm just damn pleased that you enjoyed it.
~Dean :}

reply by Gypsy Blue Rose on 08-Jun-2016

No worries, Dean, I know you have a million fans and it must be an 8 to 5 job just keeping up with your darn PM box. My heart goes to you.

You know I am a good friend and I am willing to help you out so send over a couple hundred fans and I'll take real good care of them. Yup. Nah, just kidding. I don't even have quite 100 yet and it takes me a long time to clear my box, and I hate messy things.

Luv ya and that beautiful big red heart of yours. I like the way it beats so proud. :)

Hey! I got a little present for your mini-muse. I hope he likes it. LOL

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A well-written scary Octogram. The moss and rotting logs makes the heart beating faster. Her touch is deadly like poison oak, get out of there quickly.

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2016

Thanks...

Comment from DR DIP

Exceptional

You are amazing! You continue to produce. Here's another one where with the accompanying background music as I read it sends shivers down my spine. Just what you want to achieve hey? lol

dip

 Comment Written 05-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

Thanks for reading AGHAST, my dear dipster, and for the awesome comments and exceptional stellar rating.
I apologize for the lateness of my reply. I am desperately trying to get caught up.
I appreciate your time, as well as your thoughtful support.
More than any of that, I'm just damn pleased that you enjoyed it.
~Deano :}

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Whoa what an exceptional presentation Dean. I really love the font as it has a greenish glow and sets the mood perfectly.

Perfect meter and rhyme and of course delightfully scary. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Great job with your Octogram. :))

Gloria

 Comment Written 04-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Jun-2016

Thank you very much for reading it, Gloria.
I sincerely appreciate your kind comments as well as your time.
~Dean