Hard-Boiled Times
layiing it straight 		Pays: 10 points.
82 member cents
Contact Us | En español
   
         Join today or login

Status

New Here?
Sign Up
Fast! Three Questions.

Already a member?
Login

Contests

My Faith
Deadline: In 4 Days

Halloween Flash Fiction
Deadline: In 5 Days

Halloween Poetry
Deadline: In 5 Days

Haiku
Deadline: Nov 2nd

Dribble Flash Fiction
Deadline: Nov 4th


Writing Classes

0 classes available. Click here locate a class and to learn more.

Rank

Poet: None
Author: None
Novel: None
Reviewer:None
Votes: None

Recommended


Categories


Write


Reviews from
Harbor of Hades


My sojourn across the River Styx

  81 total reviews 
Comment by
Cedar
Premier Author
Bill
 
Poet Rating
 
Author Rating For Short Works
 
Review Stars
  Rank:  318
 
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level
Hello Deano: I am not a lover of dark poetry unless you are the author.

It amazes me each time I read your work, what a great talent you have for this style of writing. This one is outstanding, as they all are.

You are clearly the best at what you do which makes me wonder sometimes if this all becomes boring for you. By that, I mean getting the same old reviews and so forth on each piece that you post. With a gift such as you have, you deserve so much more.

I'm predicting that this piece will be another "Poem of the Month" winner.

I hope you are well and feeling much better my friend...Bill


 Comment Written 19-Feb-2018

Comment by
Katie Solis
 
Review Stars
 
 
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted
I enjoyed your poem, but my favorite part was your line after saying you wrote this poem "just for the helluvit". In your poem I enjoyed the imagery and the sound you brought to your work


 Comment Written 19-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2018
    Thanks so much for reading, Katie.
    Enjoy the remainder of your day and the week ahead.
    You comments are greatly appreciated.
    photo mondaysmiley1_zpsrptetfgf.gif
Comment by
Kerry Robinson
Premier Author
Premier Reader
 
Poet Rating
  Rank:  172
Author Rating For Short Works
 
Author Rating For Novels
 
Script Rating
 
Review Stars
 
 
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level
This is an awesome poem, Dean I love it. "til then, I must set sail." Oh no, and you're leaving on your ship or boat. heh-heh. Very cool picture. Horror Hugs! ~Kerry


 Comment Written 19-Feb-2018

Comment by
Jmf4119
Premier Author
Premier Reader
 
Poet Rating
  Rank:  63
Author Rating For Short Works
 
Review Stars
  Rank:  99
 
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level
You write with such command of language, alliteration, rhyme and meter.
The darkness and torment of Hades comes through loud and clear in this masterfully written poem. The daunting music adds to the sojourn.

Well done my friend - as always,

Blessings
Janet



 Comment Written 19-Feb-2018

Comment by
jdrhye
 
Poet Rating
 
Author Rating For Short Works
 
Review Stars
  Rank:  441
 
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted
The dark tale you spin is spell binding! The image, color of background and font are perfectly matched as well. I love the first two stanzas that draw the reader in and the last one which brings to point the continuation of doom. The skull under the water ripples is great! Nice read, I enjoyed.


 Comment Written 19-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2018
    Thanks so much for reading, jdrhye.
    Enjoy the remainder of your day and the week ahead.
    Your comments are greatly appreciated.
    photo mondaysmiley1_zpsrptetfgf.gif
Comment by
rtobaygo
Premier Author
Premier Reader
 
Poet Rating
 
Author Rating For Short Works
 
Author Rating For Novels
 
Script Rating
 
Review Stars
 
 
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level
Good morning, Dean

Enjoyed the poem. You've really created an atmosphere of utter hopelessness, devoid of any comfort, of a creeping malevolence that tortures the soul without remorse. Well done!

Take care and stay safe,

Ray


 Comment Written 19-Feb-2018

Comment by
Dorothy Farrell
Premier Author
Premier Reader
 
Poet Rating
  Rank:  35
Author Rating For Short Works
 
Author Rating For Novels
 
Script Rating
 
Review Stars
  Rank:  74
 
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted
Hi Dean, this is a very well written piece with good abab rhyme, with some good wording - spawned/beyond, squall/maul, etc. Very much in your style, but you do not usually personalize in this way. 'This boundless sea, has it no end? Oars beat, to no avail.' I like that line - not meant to arrive. 'A poem written just for the helluvit.'
LOL - thank goodness. A good poem, well written. Regards Dorothy x


 Comment Written 19-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2018
    Thank you very much for reading and reviewing the poem, Dorothy.
    I appreciate your comments.
    Enjoy your day,
    photo mondaysmiley1_zpsrptetfgf.gif
    ~Dean
Comment by
Cycler
Premier Author
 
Poet Rating
  Rank:  237
Author Rating For Short Works
 
Review Stars
  Rank:  301
 
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted
Dean ... you write so wonderful and nicely. I'd love to have a beer with you. I know you are close ... let me know when you are available. I wonder if you are as creepy as you portray ... lol ... I know you are not, you've just an amazing mind ... so do I ... wondering how our minds would blend together.


 Comment Written 18-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2018
    Thanks for the R&R, Cycler.
Comment by
Mark Valentine
Premier Author
Premier Reader
 
Poet Rating
  Rank:  146
Author Rating For Short Works
  Rank:  20
Author Rating For Novels
 
Script Rating
 
Review Stars
  Rank:  205
 
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level
I feel that I often write the same reviews of your poems, but they all seem to feature an exquisite use of alliteration (How does one not comment on that?), flawless meter and rhyme, an eerie, macabre tone that is perfectly suited to the subject matter, and some great imagery - in this one total aloneness in total darkness of a doomed sailor sailing toward hell - what an image!

I love the phrase "vapid indignation" - such a creative joining of seemingly contrasting feelings - it gives the sense of someone shouting while knowing that there's no chance of being heard. The sense that nothing he does matters because the sea is so vast, and is oars so pitifully inadequate, permeates this.

"Just for the helluvit"? I think not - a lot of thought went into the crafting of this one.


 Comment Written 18-Feb-2018

Comment by
Zinnia48
Premier Author
Premier Reader
 
Poet Rating
 
Author Rating For Short Works
 
Review Stars
 
 
Excellent
Not yet exceptional. When the exceptional rating is reached this is highlighted
I kept wondering what you did to merit such a ghastly journey! I could feel the cold creeping, and feel your despair. the alliteration was the icing on the cupcake. Caroline


 Comment Written 18-Feb-2018


reply by the author on 19-Feb-2018
    Thanks for the R&R, Caroline.
  Previous Page  1 2 3  -4-  5 6 7 8 9  Next Page 


Market your book.
Advertising options.
Football Chapter 3 part 2
A mother faces life's struggles.


Share or Bookmark
  Contact Us | En español | Advertise With Us

© 2015 FanStory.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Privacy