Baltimore's Museums
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "Poe Evermore"Imagery and poety to highlight Baltimore's Museums
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Comment from adewpearl
excellent pairing of your own photo with this poem, which is in excellent 5/7/5 form
a good tribute to Poe
I like the way his blossoming words result in his readers' blooming thoughts :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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excellent pairing of your own photo with this poem, which is in excellent 5/7/5 form
a good tribute to Poe
I like the way his blossoming words result in his readers' blooming thoughts :-) Brooke
Comment Written 09-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2013
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I originally did this for the Poe House and Museum Facebook haiku contest, unfortunately I was so excited I didn't completely understand the rules. Oops.
I plan a Haiku for every Museum in Baltimore, and incorporate a few more with my photography. My intention is to get it in book form to help everybody out. What I like about this is how it integrates the reader in with the writer and his creativity. In my case, it is very important.
I thank you for this review and the compliments. Mike
Comment from Jean Lutz
Poe is enough to grab my attention. Then you add more. Love that you use Evermore in contrast to the Raven's Nevermore. Thanks for the picture and it was great having the Ravens in town for the Super Bowl. Congratulations.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2013
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Poe is enough to grab my attention. Then you add more. Love that you use Evermore in contrast to the Raven's Nevermore. Thanks for the picture and it was great having the Ravens in town for the Super Bowl. Congratulations.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2013
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I am so glad we won. In fact with the turn of the game, I was point blank told to stay put and not leave the chair or their house. Luckily I had the chickens roasting at 230 degrees, they turned out to be a five hour project.
I can't wait to honor all of Baltimore's museum as what better sweet revenge could their be then to get a reputation as their poetic friend. Sort of sense Morrison's and Poe's delight!
I love this review and thank you for it and the compliments. Mike
Comment from pentip
I am no expert but I thought the imagery your words brought to mind was great. Needed to read it a few times to grasp the full meaning. Very clever use of the Haiku.
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2013
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I am no expert but I thought the imagery your words brought to mind was great. Needed to read it a few times to grasp the full meaning. Very clever use of the Haiku.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2013
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Wow! I really appreciate this review and thank you for it and your generous rating. Mike
Comment from AnonymousWisdom
Oops totally my bad! For some reason I a read an "a" into the second line...I'm losing my mind! Great job and sorry for my mess-up! :)
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013
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Oops totally my bad! For some reason I a read an "a" into the second line...I'm losing my mind! Great job and sorry for my mess-up! :)
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013
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"blos-som cre-a-tive be-ing;" Personally I have checked this several times and still come out with seven, but syllable count isn't always a hard and fast rule as it actually translates to "on," or, "Morae,"
I thank you for taking the time to review this, if your count is incorrect and that is the reason you downgraded it, than all I ask is that you rerate this. If there are other reasons for the rating, then I accept it. Thank you for reviewing this and the compliments, Mike.
Comment from Polllly
Appropriate for Poe, for sure. I would prefer it if you stuck a comma after "desk," as I first read it as "desk words," which makes no sense. And I think a comma would be better after the second line, as the third is a phrase, not a complete sentence. Is all that too picky? The haiku is a good one, either way.
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013
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Appropriate for Poe, for sure. I would prefer it if you stuck a comma after "desk," as I first read it as "desk words," which makes no sense. And I think a comma would be better after the second line, as the third is a phrase, not a complete sentence. Is all that too picky? The haiku is a good one, either way.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013
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I don't care about picky and have been informed of better punctuation rules. I had to drop all punctuation, but a dash is allowed so I put it between, "desk" and "words." Tell me if it is better.
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Yes! It makes it clearer, for sure.
Comment from cheyennewy
Hi Mike,
This is a fine haiku but I need to remind you haiku doesn't allow for caps or punctuation. I still have a perfect mind Picture of Poe's house that you sent me. Such austere surroundings for my favorite poet. Well done...chey
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013
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Hi Mike,
This is a fine haiku but I need to remind you haiku doesn't allow for caps or punctuation. I still have a perfect mind Picture of Poe's house that you sent me. Such austere surroundings for my favorite poet. Well done...chey
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013
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Not exactly true, as dashes are allowed in some forms. But you are right and I took out the caps and punctuation, but added an acceptable dash between words to denote concept. It is better to do it right as I plan to write a haiku for every museum in Baltimore. Take another look and let me know what you think.
I wanted to create a sense of a circle as the writer writes for others, but others further inspire the author as well to create more. This is my response of getting kicked out of the Jewish Museum of Maryland because of a poem denoting love, my main goal is to become a, "poetic friend," of all of Baltimore museums while producing a book that they could put in the gift shop to help themselves and I out.
I analogize it to sweet revenge, as you don't always need to cut people in half with words, just poke them about with the quill a bit. Working on publicity to keep others from attempting to steal the idea. That has happened before with me and Baltimore museums, I give them an idea they don't get back to me on, only to find it being done by one of their friends.
I thank you for the compliments and this review. Mike
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It looks great now. I admire your energy to put a haiku in alll the museums...good for you!
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Just about 30 more to go, as this poetic friend of Baltimore museums works his magic. hahahahaha Poe house is virtually sewn up, the Jewish mueseum is next, then take your pick, The Walter's Art Gallery or Maratine museum. I think even this project would make Mila quake!
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Probably would!
Comment from beccabootie123
blossoms and blooms the minds and readers. haunting in a way. great stuff is all I can say for this. well written, concise, visually stimulating
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013
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blossoms and blooms the minds and readers. haunting in a way. great stuff is all I can say for this. well written, concise, visually stimulating
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013
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I than you very much for the compliments and this review. Mike
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welcome
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welcome
Comment from IndianaIrish
Very interesting poem dedicated to your favorite poet, Mike. How did your haiku do in the contest? Can I offer a suggestion about haiku rules? Capitalization is not used unless it's a proper noun, and punctuation isn't used except for an occasional dash you don't have to change your poem, but thought you might like to know.
Smiles,
Indy
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013
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Very interesting poem dedicated to your favorite poet, Mike. How did your haiku do in the contest? Can I offer a suggestion about haiku rules? Capitalization is not used unless it's a proper noun, and punctuation isn't used except for an occasional dash you don't have to change your poem, but thought you might like to know.
Smiles,
Indy
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013
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Two votes, just not enough Facebook friends jumped on, but I violated the contest rules as it was called, "A Poe Haiku," which much later on was mentioned the only acceptable title. Just too excited! LOL I decided to change the punctuation. I checked the rules several times and some is allowed. I thank you for the compliments and this review as well the compliments.
Since I plan a haiku for each Baltimore museum, maybe the change is for the better. Mike
Mike
Comment from charlyann
Nice take on a haiku, and thanks for sharing that picture, now I know where to go to some Poe :), aren't haikus fun, short and sweet, good job
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013
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Nice take on a haiku, and thanks for sharing that picture, now I know where to go to some Poe :), aren't haikus fun, short and sweet, good job
Comment Written 05-Feb-2013
reply by the author on 05-Feb-2013
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I would keep track of the news, as the city cut funding and put the museum into a sort of receivership of another museum. Whiile it is currently closed, it is due to reopen in the fall. Other Poe events that benefit the musuem still go on.
I've done quite a few Haiku and always like them. I hope to use them to capture museums or their essence. I thank you for the compliments and this review. Mike
