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Comment from Margaret Snowdon
What a creative way of describing music coming
from an instrument. Very reflective.
A lovely piece of verse.
Guitarists were playing Flamenco in Portugal
when we were there? such gentle soothing music,
and yet so passionate and romantic.. so moving.
"coax crestfallen cries
from deep inside this box where they've
lain trapped." Just excellent.
Regards,
Margaret.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2009
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What a creative way of describing music coming
from an instrument. Very reflective.
A lovely piece of verse.
Guitarists were playing Flamenco in Portugal
when we were there? such gentle soothing music,
and yet so passionate and romantic.. so moving.
"coax crestfallen cries
from deep inside this box where they've
lain trapped." Just excellent.
Regards,
Margaret.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2009
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You are most generous and kind, thank you, Brooke
Comment from EllieKaye
Oh Brooke,
Promise me that if you ever write a book of poetry, your author notes will be included... :)
This lovely poem is even better due to your explanation as to why you love Picasso's Old Man.
Looking forward to more!
EllieKaye
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2009
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Oh Brooke,
Promise me that if you ever write a book of poetry, your author notes will be included... :)
This lovely poem is even better due to your explanation as to why you love Picasso's Old Man.
Looking forward to more!
EllieKaye
Comment Written 06-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2009
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Thank you!! That is such a lovely thing to say, Brooke
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By the way, I meant to congratulate you on your ranking. It is no surprise.
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thank you :)
Comment from jaeladarling
Now that is one creative way of looking at how music comes out of an instrument!
There two guitar players that are dear to my heart, so this poem is special, with or without the painting reference.
Very nice - thank you for sharing!
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2009
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Now that is one creative way of looking at how music comes out of an instrument!
There two guitar players that are dear to my heart, so this poem is special, with or without the painting reference.
Very nice - thank you for sharing!
Comment Written 05-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2009
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thank you - you are most generous and I am humbled, Brooke
Comment from Fleedleflump
The best thing about your cinquains, as I'm reading and thinking today, is that they illuminate a crossover between different styles of art, and show how their enjoyment is not mutually exclusive. People will always have preferences in their consumption of art, but there's no harm in reminding us who would write that those who would paint have just as much to say, in as many hues and layers as we have words and figures of speech.
I think this one set me off on that thought-path because it's a poem about a painting about a musician. Layers of retrospection, fluffed up with some alliteration and a little assonance! I love it.
Mike
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2009
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The best thing about your cinquains, as I'm reading and thinking today, is that they illuminate a crossover between different styles of art, and show how their enjoyment is not mutually exclusive. People will always have preferences in their consumption of art, but there's no harm in reminding us who would write that those who would paint have just as much to say, in as many hues and layers as we have words and figures of speech.
I think this one set me off on that thought-path because it's a poem about a painting about a musician. Layers of retrospection, fluffed up with some alliteration and a little assonance! I love it.
Mike
Comment Written 05-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2009
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Mike, and to think I nominated you BEFORE I read this review. I am grateful, overwhelmed and just plain pleased.
Thank you for all the wonderful thoughts you've shared today.
You're tops with me! Brooke
Comment from Oatmeal
adewpearl,
I read the poem and your notes. Picasso is one of my favorites although Van Gogh is my ATF! Maybe I like him the best because he had a mental illness without having the proper medication.
Very reflective, all thoughts are very well described,
understandable and comprehensible. A cute little number.
I saw no SPAG and no typos. Everything looked in place.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Love you,
Oatmeal
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2009
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adewpearl,
I read the poem and your notes. Picasso is one of my favorites although Van Gogh is my ATF! Maybe I like him the best because he had a mental illness without having the proper medication.
Very reflective, all thoughts are very well described,
understandable and comprehensible. A cute little number.
I saw no SPAG and no typos. Everything looked in place.
I look forward to seeing you again.
Love you,
Oatmeal
Comment Written 04-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2009
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Oatmeal, thank you so much for these thoughtful comments, Brooke
Comment from joan marie
Imagine the first person to coax that sound from the box as you say it was trapped. A beautiful instrument. I particularly love Charo and her classical spanish style. Decided to catch up reading one person a day. Great series. joan marie
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2009
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Imagine the first person to coax that sound from the box as you say it was trapped. A beautiful instrument. I particularly love Charo and her classical spanish style. Decided to catch up reading one person a day. Great series. joan marie
Comment Written 04-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2009
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Your comments are most kind, Thank you, Brooke
Comment from Susan E. Pennycuff
Oh... I am going to love this series if they are all without pictures! I have been trying to convince Luna to start posting some of hers without pictures. You might just become one of my most favorite authors now. ( like you already ain't...lmbo) Now why didn't I think of trying to convince you to do this before I started trying to work on Luna, who would have thought that you could have been easier to convince? Go figure! I am so excited now!
I love it, I love it, I love it!
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2009
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Oh... I am going to love this series if they are all without pictures! I have been trying to convince Luna to start posting some of hers without pictures. You might just become one of my most favorite authors now. ( like you already ain't...lmbo) Now why didn't I think of trying to convince you to do this before I started trying to work on Luna, who would have thought that you could have been easier to convince? Go figure! I am so excited now!
I love it, I love it, I love it!
Comment Written 04-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2009
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Susan, thank you for your enthusiasm - some people still want the pictures, but others, like you, like to read it first, and then go look - I think that is better. B rooke
Comment from Scarlettdreams
Now there is something very special about sitting around and listening to someone play the guitar. I think you capture that specialness well here. Bravo
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2009
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Now there is something very special about sitting around and listening to someone play the guitar. I think you capture that specialness well here. Bravo
Comment Written 03-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2009
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thank you so much - I've had a couple guitarists respond positively to this, which is lovely, Brooke
Comment from Leah H
You've captured a wonderful picture in this short poem. I don't know if you're familiar with flamenco music - especially, flamenco guitar - look up Sabicas (now deceased) and listen to recordings of him playing. Read your poem while you're listening and see how closely your words are tied to the music. -- Leah
(my mom was a professional flamenco dancer in the late 50's/early 60's - she retired when I was born)
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2009
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You've captured a wonderful picture in this short poem. I don't know if you're familiar with flamenco music - especially, flamenco guitar - look up Sabicas (now deceased) and listen to recordings of him playing. Read your poem while you're listening and see how closely your words are tied to the music. -- Leah
(my mom was a professional flamenco dancer in the late 50's/early 60's - she retired when I was born)
Comment Written 03-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2009
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I love flamenco music but don't know the name you've given - I will look him up. Thank you! Brooke I don't think I've ever known someone related to a flamenco dancer before :-)
Comment from Curt Mongold
Sounds like me after a day of practice. The work did indeed evoke imagery of the painting you speakof, along with a few memories of my own. Nicely worded cinquain Brooke.
Sincerely,
Curt
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2009
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Sounds like me after a day of practice. The work did indeed evoke imagery of the painting you speakof, along with a few memories of my own. Nicely worded cinquain Brooke.
Sincerely,
Curt
Comment Written 03-Jan-2009
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2009
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Curt, thank you for a few lovely reviews in a row!! Brooke
