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Hannibal L

Hannibal L. It was during a time I was visiting, in a cell that felt like hell, a doctor and killer most riveting. I shall call him Hannibal L. This psychiatrist - he had feelings for me, and he treated me very well! I was whip smart and HE was whip smart. In this cell that felt like hell, I’d question him this. He’d riddle me that - I and this Hannibal L. Then I grew in respect from the things that to me Hannibal L. would tell. So this is the reason that when he escaped from his cell that felt like hell, no fear did I have of the chilling fled cannibal Hannibal L. So when he fled, his clues about a killer that he knew well would help me shut up a murderer in a cell that felt like hell. This devil I tracked, known as “Buffalo Bill” was eluding me so well. But Hannibal (as you already know from the cell that felt like hell) had given me clues that helped me to catch this killer chilling as Hannibal L. Doctor L., how he knew me! Our bond was no ruse, for he’d gotten to know me well. Yes, that killer knew me so well, for "Death's-head Moth" killer I caught from his clues (demon “Bill” who's now locked in a cell). And cured I am too of trauma because of cannibal Hannibal L. For I no longer dream of poor lambs as they scream thanks to cannibal Hannibal L. And his eyes saw my soul, so I now feel I’m whole thanks to cannibal Hannibal L. In the sequel, part 2, played by somebody new, I’m Clarice, and that cannibal I will pursue on a pathway that leads to a hell - like a "tale from Poe" kind of hell. Dec. 27, 2020 for L MILTON HANKINS' "Parody of a Famous Poem" Contest No apologies to Poe because I think he would have really enjoyed the novel on which "Silence of the Lambs" was based, but sorry for any meter that was "off." If not for my trying to match the meter of this poem to Poe's in "Annabel Lee," I would have called this poem Hannibal Lecter instead of Hannibal L!

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Date: 1/8/2021 4:42:00 AM
Very chilling work. I could not watch that movie. It was scary and creepy. Reads like a good contender to me. I credit you with the highest praise for stopping by my page. Sara
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Date: 1/1/2021 4:25:00 AM
I love your parody on Poe's "Annabel Lee". I loved reading Poe's piece, too.
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Date: 12/29/2020 8:33:00 AM
Loved this from the onset, for I sensed you were going to come out alive and the victor. Bravo Clairice! Mighty pen!
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Date: 12/29/2020 5:47:00 AM
Wonderful parody. I love it. God B L E S S you with a joyful New Year. Love and Prayers, Gina
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Date: 12/29/2020 5:07:00 AM
Wonderful! You draw us into the cell...phew
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Date: 12/28/2020 8:41:00 PM
Great poem, Andrea, like Poe. I love the rhyme. The "He knew me well" line was great. Hannibal Lecter liked to get to know those who saw them, so he could manipulate them. Very chilling.
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Date: 12/28/2020 6:50:00 PM
Hello Andrea … certainly a great read indeed; a poem that’s impossible to stop reading until its finish - well done and Happy New Year Andrea - Lindsay
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Date: 12/28/2020 4:12:00 PM
WoW! Andrea, You outdid yourself with this one. All I saw was Anthony Hopkins in the silence of lambs. I went to go read Poes poem and saw the play words from his poem. Excellent job. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great evening:-) Alexis
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Date: 12/28/2020 12:40:00 PM
a lovely play on the famous rhyme, my friend
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Date: 12/28/2020 9:14:00 AM
Andrea, wow, that was entertaining and I am sure Poe would love it too, best of luck in the contest _Constance
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Date: 12/28/2020 7:00:00 AM
You weave through the characters of this tale of lambs and moths very well, A haunting movie
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Date: 12/28/2020 5:26:00 AM
Ah...not the Hannibal I was expecting. Nevertheless...a very able contest entry I would have to say, Andrea; penned in your usual very competent delivery it also has to be said. Many best regards -- and hoping you are having a very merry Christmas! :) john
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Date: 12/27/2020 11:22:00 PM
This kind of makes me want to eat some fava beans with a nice chianti. You tracked the Annabel Lee so well, even including some similar phrasing (like killing, chilling). I love your poetic rendition of Silence of the Lambs, you really show how much you know (and love) this movie. By the way, what did Edgar's friends say as he was about to walk into an oak? Poe, a tree!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/28/2020 1:21:00 PM
haha, yes, I remember that line from the movie. So you have seen the series?? I watched on HULU last night a movie with scary scenes like Silence of the Lamb had. It was called Body Cam, a supernatural cop movie.
Date: 12/27/2020 10:58:00 PM
I agree with Harry on this one, Andrea. Anthony Hopkins played that part so well...it still gives me the chills. ~ Elaine
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Date: 12/27/2020 10:35:00 PM
The need to carry on reading this, as it continues on, for me makes this very special. Would make a wonderful 'ODE' Andrea, once he'd gotten to know you well.
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Date: 12/27/2020 10:05:00 PM
Hello dear, I'm going to have a friend for dinner tonight!!! Or something of the sort. Lovely poem. ~~
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Date: 12/27/2020 9:27:00 PM
You composed this so well based on that chilling Hannibal the cannibal. I think Poe would have enjoyed this too. Good luck and happy new year. Tom
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Date: 12/27/2020 8:28:00 PM
Andrea, This poem has more than one cell. Of the characters; Poe would recognize them well. Though I don't relish the thought of another wearing my skin. Unless.., like your poem, well done. -Richard
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Date: 12/27/2020 9:12:00 PM
I found out that in the second novel where Clarice chases him, they actually have a love affair! (but they changed this plot in the movie Hannibal!!) Interesting twist, huh?

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