What Makes Me Tick
A Contest Entry30 total reviews
Comment from TheSprite
Giggles as always. :)
It's really rather simple, see, my mind is truly sick.
It doesn't take a genius to find out what makes me tick.
Particularly fond of this stanza:
"If love and passion's what you seek - to you, I'll seem a prick.
For blood and guts are tools to me -- part of my writer's shtick."
"Shtick" -- great word choice!
What a dreadful picture -- was any celebrity ghoul left out? :)
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2014
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Giggles as always. :)
It's really rather simple, see, my mind is truly sick.
It doesn't take a genius to find out what makes me tick.
Particularly fond of this stanza:
"If love and passion's what you seek - to you, I'll seem a prick.
For blood and guts are tools to me -- part of my writer's shtick."
"Shtick" -- great word choice!
What a dreadful picture -- was any celebrity ghoul left out? :)
Comment Written 28-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2014
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Hah-ha, thanks, Sprite, and I don't believe they did leave anyone (or, anything as the case were) out of that photo, LOL.
Thanks so much for the kind comments and review. :}
~Dean
Comment from giraffmang
Really enjoyed reading this poem. Very different from my usual perusals! Was intrigued by the artwork and the poem drew me in with its different perspective. Worthy winner. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2014
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Really enjoyed reading this poem. Very different from my usual perusals! Was intrigued by the artwork and the poem drew me in with its different perspective. Worthy winner. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 28-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2014
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Thank you for reading and commenting, giraffmang. I am truly grateful. :}
~Dean
Comment from JPilcher
The title was definitely the reason I selected this to read/review. It made me want to see what was behind "the curtain" of this piece. However, combined with the illustration - it more than just peeked my curiosity I'll admit - and on a whole other level at that!! ;)
I love the font/lettering - almost reminded me of an old typewriter, minus the very first letter. That actually brought me back to one of our very first computers that we had owned way back when. That was just fun to see and for it to of been able to remind me of that/take me back in time with just alone, that was pretty cool.
The illustrations, amazing, yet very much haunting. I better not see them in my dreams/nightmares tonight. If I do, you'll be hearing from me!! ;) All in all though, when I read the word "shtick" - I was like "this is totally a six." :) Jill
PS- I didn't even pay attention to who the actual author was until I already started typing - but it definitely had a "Dean" feel to it now that I reflect back - and likely the ultimate/true thing that drew me in - 'cause I genuinely enjoy reading your work!! :)
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2014
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The title was definitely the reason I selected this to read/review. It made me want to see what was behind "the curtain" of this piece. However, combined with the illustration - it more than just peeked my curiosity I'll admit - and on a whole other level at that!! ;)
I love the font/lettering - almost reminded me of an old typewriter, minus the very first letter. That actually brought me back to one of our very first computers that we had owned way back when. That was just fun to see and for it to of been able to remind me of that/take me back in time with just alone, that was pretty cool.
The illustrations, amazing, yet very much haunting. I better not see them in my dreams/nightmares tonight. If I do, you'll be hearing from me!! ;) All in all though, when I read the word "shtick" - I was like "this is totally a six." :) Jill
PS- I didn't even pay attention to who the actual author was until I already started typing - but it definitely had a "Dean" feel to it now that I reflect back - and likely the ultimate/true thing that drew me in - 'cause I genuinely enjoy reading your work!! :)
Comment Written 28-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2014
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Hah-ha, well, you're one of the few that do, my friend, but I'm very grateful to you that you do. It really does do my blackened heart good to know that I've sent shivers up & down someone's spine, made them sleep with all the lights on in their home, and perhaps, if I've done what I've set out to do, make them ponder all of the "what-ifs". I also like to try and leave a message imbedded in the work, although this one was purely for fun.
Thanks so much for the exceptional rating and glowing commentary. I sincerely appreciate it, very much.
Have a wonderful weekend, you hear? :}
~Dean
Comment from kiwisteveh
Congratulations on your win with this expose of your penchant for the scary and supernatural.
This has your usual spectacular presentation and three excellent rhyming quatrains.
Steve
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2014
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Congratulations on your win with this expose of your penchant for the scary and supernatural.
This has your usual spectacular presentation and three excellent rhyming quatrains.
Steve
Comment Written 28-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2014
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Thanks so much, Steve. I sincerely appreciate your kind comments, my friend. :}
~Dean
Comment from kintesiegel
This is ghoulish Gothic fun. It would go well with ghoulish demon rum. What do vampires and zombies eat for Thanksgiving? I already feel chagrin at a possible answer.
Yikes
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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This is ghoulish Gothic fun. It would go well with ghoulish demon rum. What do vampires and zombies eat for Thanksgiving? I already feel chagrin at a possible answer.
Yikes
Comment Written 27-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Vampire 1: "I once went so long without fresh blood that I nearly died."
Vampire 2: "How awful!"
Vampire 1: "Yes. Fortunately, I found some in the neck of time."
Vampires usually have to settle for leftovers, since mortals have picked most everything clean during the daylight hours. They make a turkey sandwich... with a loaf of dread, heh-heh.
It's different for the walkin' dead, however. The sunlight doesn't affect them at all. Still, believe it or not, they ain't too fond of turkey and all the trimmings. On Thanksgiving day, you'll usually see them hanging around their favorite bakery...Night of the Rising Bread...
Well. You asked for it! Ha-ha-ha-a-a-a-aaaaaaaaaaa...
In all seriousness, thanks for the review, kintesiegel. I really do appreciate it. :}
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yuk yuk LOL Just read Frankenstein again. It is pretty scary.
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One of my favorites. :}
Comment from Jumbo J
Hi Deano,
you've always got something to make sure I'm conscious of relaxing my finger grip on the sides of my chair... whether it's the visuals you inject of just the thought of what floats your boat.
A great construction of rhymed couplets in your quatrain format... and a big congrats to the king of the contest roll... now I'll try and erase these images from my mind... you sick puppy! Smile)))))).... but not a nice full-moon type of one, more like that sneering-scary type.
With our thoughts we create,
a safe haven,
James.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Hi Deano,
you've always got something to make sure I'm conscious of relaxing my finger grip on the sides of my chair... whether it's the visuals you inject of just the thought of what floats your boat.
A great construction of rhymed couplets in your quatrain format... and a big congrats to the king of the contest roll... now I'll try and erase these images from my mind... you sick puppy! Smile)))))).... but not a nice full-moon type of one, more like that sneering-scary type.
With our thoughts we create,
a safe haven,
James.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Hah-ha, I do try my best, JJ, LOL.
Thanks for the glowing review, my friend. I sincerely appreciate everything you said...even the "sick puppy" thing, heh-heh...
Woof! :}
Comment from Just2Write
Well, thanks for letting us know what makes you tick! You're true to your art form, Dean. Congratulations on your win in this contest. Great innovative rhyming - especially on prick and shtick - not something you see every day. LOL.
The size of print was just a tad large for my screen - and the last word of some line wrapped to the next.
A fun poem (at least I hope it was)
Rose.
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Well, thanks for letting us know what makes you tick! You're true to your art form, Dean. Congratulations on your win in this contest. Great innovative rhyming - especially on prick and shtick - not something you see every day. LOL.
The size of print was just a tad large for my screen - and the last word of some line wrapped to the next.
A fun poem (at least I hope it was)
Rose.
Comment Written 27-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Hah, well, hopefully I took care of that size problem, Rose.
See...it just goes to show you that no matter what you ladies all say, size really does matter. Well, in poetry, anyhow (LOL)
Thanks for the awesome review!
~Dean
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Whoever said size isn't everything was probably little. R.
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Hah, probably, Rose...:}
Comment from rjuselius
haha. lol. i know this is supposed to probably be creepy and in an eerie atmosphere but i find it kind of funny and entertaining. virtual six..
thank you for sharing dear dean!
you deserved the win (again:P)
rebekka x
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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haha. lol. i know this is supposed to probably be creepy and in an eerie atmosphere but i find it kind of funny and entertaining. virtual six..
thank you for sharing dear dean!
you deserved the win (again:P)
rebekka x
Comment Written 27-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Well, actually Rebekka, I meant it to be lighthearted, funny and upbeat (sorta), so I'm really happy that it came across that way when you read it. Man, if only I could tell you how many people told me that this was such a weird thing to be happy about. Well, it really does... makes me happy scaring the daylights outta folks, if I can. That, among many other things in my life...
Thanks for the fantastic comments.
God bless you & yours this Holiday Season & beyond. :}
~Dean
Comment from Green Lake Girl
Congratulations on your contest win, Dean. I can see why you walked away with this one. You always have a certain component of humor in your horror, which is chillingly delightful!
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Congratulations on your contest win, Dean. I can see why you walked away with this one. You always have a certain component of humor in your horror, which is chillingly delightful!
Comment Written 27-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Thanks, Green Lake Girl, I'm very happy that you liked it. I really didn't walk away with this one, though. Jackarrie's entry was even leading for a while, I'm told, then my poem just took sail and caught on. You and I both know it just happens that way sometimes.
Anyhow, I'm really glad you shared your opinions with me about the poem, and my work in general. I appreciate that! :}
Comment from mfowler
Congrats, Dean, again, you clever dude.
Another great poem which fulfils that prompt perfectly
Loved the way you dug up ghouls, zombies and assorted demons to make case for what you love. Everyone on FS who know your work, know your poem is 100% authentic
Lovely verses
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Congrats, Dean, again, you clever dude.
Another great poem which fulfils that prompt perfectly
Loved the way you dug up ghouls, zombies and assorted demons to make case for what you love. Everyone on FS who know your work, know your poem is 100% authentic
Lovely verses
Comment Written 27-Nov-2014
reply by the author on 27-Nov-2014
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Ha, ha, yeah, indeed they do, Mark. But, hey...if there weren't people like us out there who enjoy scaring the crap out of people with the stories we write, then there never would have been authors like H,P. Lovecraft, Bram Stoker, Mary Shelly, Poe or Stephen King, right?
Thanks a bunch for the kind words and glowing review, buddy. Much appreciated. :}
~Dean