strange and deep

Very poetic and somber. It is an interesting thought that Kagome and Kikyo are so intertwined.

~Pretty

there's no words for that. it was more than just splendid, and i absorbed every letter on this page like it was life. You trully are a gifted writer...

it was kinda confusing but the parts that i understood seemed to fit kikyou to a T you know. i liked it but am still a little confused.

Very interesting. Yes, no one really knows what's with Kikyou (You know, whether it's just a shell that looks like her or what.) No one really knows the connection between her and Kagome, either. V.v. interesting.

Beautiful.
This was just lovely. It was so eerie yet suited Kikyou wonderfully. The poetry of it all was excellent.
"Do you look at me and feel pity?
Or do you hate me, for being the Queen of Dead Souls?
Ashes to ashes, amen.
Earth to earth, amen.
Pray for the Queen of the Dead Souls.
Fear conflict in Heaven, fear peace in Hell.
Lullaby, my souls inside. Lullaby... "
Beautiful.

*stares* oh... woah...

I completely have no clue what to say about that... I mean, I want to say something about this being perfect, great, wonderful or any other positive thing... but this kinda surpasses all words of that nature. Just um... God. No words available. I'm saving this, though, and I hope to see more great works such as this some day. I don't think I've ever read anything as beautiful as this before...

-Ethne

This was a great story I hope you make more with Kikyou in it.

Incredibly beautiful piece of fiction. Kikyou is such an intriguing character and not many can take such an introspective look into the inner-workings of her mind and make it work. You however pull it off remarkably well. Like Leeman, I am a huge fan of Kikyou and this was a delight to read.

Whoa...

That's a good thing.

*absolutely dumbfounded* I can't say anything more than that is one of the most beautiful stories I have read in a long, long time.

Wonderful story. Although the 'amen' is sort of OOC (as you did mention) it along with the 'ashes to ashes' give the story a nice rhythm and theme. I especially like the part with the dead souls becoming her souls and her memories. Along with the Shakespeare and mythology thrown in, this story was an excellent read. _

Wonderfully dark. Aside from 'Amen,' Kikyo would probably not make references to the Greek underworld or call the stars and planets by Roman names. But, I honestly didn't mind. It all added to the overal affect of this poem. The 'amen' especially. I don't know if there's a specific word a miko would say in prayer, but even if there is, it wouldn't have the same effect on me as a reader, because I wouldn't understand it until I looked down at the Author's Note. Making these grim, depressing sayings of Kikyo's into a prayer. . .dark indeed. I loved it. *stashes it in her favorites*

Wow. Very dark, and oddly poetic. You have a real talent for this. It's an interesting look at Kikyou, sort of brooding, but through. I liked it.

wow...that was just...phenomenal..! angsty it may be, but still beautiful...captivating..for some reason it stikes a chord in me...its so poetic..and entrancing...well any how...that was amazing..and while im a fan of your other work, this is most definitely my favorite piece yet! so keep it up~!