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A Nonet for Vincent

The essence of Van Gogh

16 total reviews 
Comment from Pam (respa)
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-Great artwork and nice presentation, Ginda.
-You wrote a very good nonet about Van Gogh.
-I like how you begin with your reaction to
looking at his painting and "impassioned brushstrokes."
-Effective imagery and alliteration with
"furrowed fields of gold."
-Very good closing lines showing the impact
his work had on you.
-Well done.

 Comment Written 25-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 26-Feb-2024
    Thank you, Pam, for reviewing. I appreciate your positive feedback.
reply by Pam (respa) on 26-Feb-2024
    You are very welcome, Ginda.
Comment from Jodi Ann Anderson
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Perfectly done! I really love this one. It is perfect for the contest. You have really captured the essence of Van Gogh in this one. Thanks fir posting this!

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
    Thank you, Jody, I appreciate your kind words.
Comment from w.j.debi
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Vincent was an amazing painter. He created such beautiful artwork. I like the one you have chosen to go with your dedication. Perfect syllable count.
Best of luck in the contest with this gem.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 25-Feb-2024
    Thank you, Debi, for your encouraging words.
Comment from Deborah Dybowski
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I think you have a well-written Nonet poem based on a painting of Van Gogh. You have great choice of words expressing your emotions while
viewing his painting with ...enraptured, impassioned brushstrokes, swirling, and pulsating.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 24-Feb-2024
    Thank you, Deborah, for your review and for the six! They will shine for me all day.
reply by Deborah Dybowski on 25-Feb-2024
Comment from Pearl Edwards
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This is a lovely nonet for Vincent Van Goh and his artwork. You've used alliteration well in those middle lines Ginda. After going to the exhibition about him it gave a new appreciation of what went into his art. Good luck in the contest,
Cheers
Valda

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 23-Feb-2024
    Another thank you for reading and reviewing, Valda. Have a nice day.
Comment from jessizero
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Your line and syllable count seem to be correct. Your poem was stirring and moving. It suits the picture well. Thank you for sharing, and best wishes to you.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 23-Feb-2024
    Thank you, Jessi.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Thank you for sharing this tribute to Vincent Von Gough with us as a nonet contest entry. I enjoyed reading. This is very well written and descriptive. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2024
    Thanks so much, Barbara. Glad you enjoyed it.
Comment from lyenochka
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I loved your description of Vincent van Gogh's style of painting with :
"swirling across azure sky
pulsating with promise,
furrowed fields of gold
ablaze with light."
And with any form of art - if the viewer/reader feels what the artist conveyed, it's successful!
Best wishes in the contest!

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2024
    Thank you, Helen.
Comment from CrystieCookie999
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This is a great Nonet dedicated to Van Gogh. It reminds me of the last ekphrastic poem I wrote about another of his paintings. Thank you for posting! I hope you do well in this contest, because your entry is flawless.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2024
    Thank you, Crystie.
Comment from teafor2
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Ginda: Your encomium for "...van Gogh" in this form is truly an excellent
free-flowing sparsity of alliterations: A's, across/azure; F's, furrowed/ fields; P's, pulsating/promise...Providing a melodious capturing of scribes
enthrallment...The voices, the antics, the 'brilliance' created worldly-noted paintings...This one spoke to you. Good luck in the contest. teafor2

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2024


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2024
    Thank you so much, teafor2, for your words of praise. I really appreciate them.
reply by teafor2 on 22-Feb-2024
    You are welcome. teafor2