Comment from Crennan87

Excellent

I really enjoyed this piece. I have a special interest in mythology, Grim Reaper included, and I definitely felt a connection to your words. Too true, we don't know how we will go...it could be anything. Best to live and let live!

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

... and how would you like to meet him, the Reaper?

Thanks for reviewing.

Steve

Comment from Mystic Angel 7777

Exceptional

One must proffer the extra star simply out of appreciation for tackling such a tricky style in the first place. I truly enjoyed this - the tempo is exhilarating even if the theme is ultimate demise LOL. You certainly come up with many a potential scenario to meet the reaper .... I hope he just whispers in my sleeping ear "It's time". Nicely done and thank you very much for sharing it.

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Thank you - should have mentioned quietly and gently in my poem.

Don't know if you've ever read 'The Book Thief' It is narrated by death and he is quite concerned about how he 'takes' people...

Steve

reply by Mystic Angel 7777 on 12-Jan-2016

I have never read it, but now I am curious as I am sure it does take a certain measure of creativity to keep from getting bored in his line of work.

Comment from Bill O'Bier

Excellent

I liked this piece and enjoyed reading the poem. The language you chose creates clear moving images. The art work complemented well the message of the poem. Thanks for sharing about the Rondeau Redouble structure.

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2016

Thanks, Bill - glad you enjoyed.

Steve

Comment from omerta16

Excellent

Very clean and well rounded poem you have here. I like the style and will have to look into it more. The picture was a perfect pick and added to the all around theme (for lack of a better term) of the poem. Thanks for sharing and for enlightening the rest of us of the style you chose.

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2016

Thanks for the kind words.

Steve

Comment from writeapoem

Excellent

Uniquely written verse on the ways of death. My brother went hard and fought with all he had. The poem came to remind me it is appointed unto man once to die

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2016

Thank you.

As we grow older, this is something we can't help but ponder on.

Steve

Comment from MacMhuirich

Excellent

Looks like you did a good job with this complicated looking form. Good rhyme and flow and I suspect the form is bang on, as I haven't had dealings with the form before.
This was a very interesting read and I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing.
Bless you
John

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2016

Thanks, John.

Glad you enjoyed.

Stay well.

Steve

Comment from Seraphim Delphinium

Excellent

Wow! Amazing talent. (In fact, I think you're showing off a bit too much.) Great content and expression. Meter, rhythm, rhyme, flow, all excellent. What is the "big ol' C"?
Glad I stopped by to read! Seraph~

 Comment Written 12-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2016

...and thanks again.

yes, this is a bit of a show-off form. Fun though when it works out.

People often refer to cancer as 'the big C'

Steve

Comment from N.K. Wagner

Exceptional

Loved it when I published it. Love it even more now. Your spit in the eye attitude toward Death makes me smile, Steve. Great work in a tricky form. :) Nancy

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Jan-2016

Thanks, Nancy.

I've tried to steer a few more readers toward P&S...

Steve

Comment from evilynne

Exceptional

I just can't seem to get poetic forms, syllables et al, right, so I really can't comment; however, I do love your poem. Evi

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2016

Thanks, Evi.

You don't have to know how the engine works to appreciate a smooth ride in a new car. Nor do you need to kno the mechanics of a poem to appreciate that.

Steve

Comment from RGstar

Excellent

I wouldn'thave recognised the form had you not stated in your authors notes, so I would just judge on feel, ambiance, and aura of this well put together write.

I loved the term, '' in his caverned eye.'' Brilliant. I just wonder how we would go with a 'bang?' Does it mean suicde or a joy in dying?

Perhaps doing something enjoyable at the tme if can.
Good write.
Best wishes,
RGstar

 Comment Written 11-Jan-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Jan-2016

Thanks, RG

I guess to go with a bang just means in some more active way than rotting away in a hospital or old folks' home. The phrase from the western genre, 'He died with his boots on.' springs to mind.

Steve