Painting With Words
Acrostic Poem60 total reviews
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
Wendy, this is a real masterpiece and I just used up my last six... grrr...
These lines are sheer genius:
In tints and hues of unrefined
Non sequiturs that cast a thrall.
Gestalt achieved, the pieces bind.
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2012
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Wendy, this is a real masterpiece and I just used up my last six... grrr...
These lines are sheer genius:
In tints and hues of unrefined
Non sequiturs that cast a thrall.
Gestalt achieved, the pieces bind.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 09-Dec-2012
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Thank you Phyllis. I am writing in spits and spurts these days as I am in the midst of deep clean and repair mode in this my slow season. The local artist guild, about 150 brushes strong, is painting to my poems for their winter assignment with a showing in May sometime. That was the genesis for the thought about them painting my words and that perhaps that is what I was doing too. I appreciate the sixth-in-absentia and, since I respect your work greatly, am entirely too pleased at your response, green star or no.
Comment from lappmellott
I enjoyed reading your poem, although I have to admit I stumbled over some of the words. I do love the photo that you chose to use with your piece. I do think it's well written.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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I enjoyed reading your poem, although I have to admit I stumbled over some of the words. I do love the photo that you chose to use with your piece. I do think it's well written.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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Good evening and thank you for taking the time to read my words. I would love to know if the stumble was caused because you were unfamiliar with them, or because the meter was out of sync. I hope to learn something from every review. I appreciate your words and, of course, the stars,--Wendy
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The stumble was because I was not familiar with them, they were good words and worked well within the piece.
Comment from HittorX
Well done with this poem, A picture well painted with words indeed. I enjoyed reading this and have to say Good Job! Thank you for sharing your talent!
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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Well done with this poem, A picture well painted with words indeed. I enjoyed reading this and have to say Good Job! Thank you for sharing your talent!
Comment Written 08-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review my words. I am so glad you enjoyed it.--Wendy
Comment from GollyGreen32
I loved this poem because you compared the imagery of Picasso with imagery created by poets. Picasso was a Cubist painter wasn't he? I ask because Cubists don't paint clear, defined figures correct? The Cubists mute the images. Like poetry, the reader can assign whatever meaning that is personal to them to the words. Great job!
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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I loved this poem because you compared the imagery of Picasso with imagery created by poets. Picasso was a Cubist painter wasn't he? I ask because Cubists don't paint clear, defined figures correct? The Cubists mute the images. Like poetry, the reader can assign whatever meaning that is personal to them to the words. Great job!
Comment Written 08-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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Yes, Picasso is refereed to as the father of Cubism. It was a part of what I was referring to when I wrote of free, unrhymed verse in the first stanza. I actually was building it around the lack of strictures imposed on the writer as that style of poem is begun. What happens after is defined by the poet, not a specific form. In final form, the readers are left to define the poem for themselves. A good work, comes together in some form of basic understandable meaning with all the offshoots that the readers personal experience adds. Picasso's work was actually quite structured in its presentation, but began without any outside rules. The figures were clearly defined but not realistic. Whew, probably more information than you wanted or needed. I appreciate that you took the time to read and thoroughly review the piece and I am so glad you enjoyed it--Wendy
Comment from fictionwriter
I really love it when I can read a poem like this and have it make sense. Too often they just string lines together and I can't make head or tails of it. This showed beautifully exactly what you were describing in the poem. Well done.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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I really love it when I can read a poem like this and have it make sense. Too often they just string lines together and I can't make head or tails of it. This showed beautifully exactly what you were describing in the poem. Well done.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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Thank you so much for the complimentary review. I got over my obscure, and overblown period long ago and I just can't figure out where I laid my stash of obtuse metaphors--so I just have to go without and hope it succeeds. So far, so good. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the time you spent reading and assessing it.--Wendy
Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is very well written, rosehill, you did an excellent job writing this acrostic poem about poetry, wonderful imagery presented here, i enjoyed reading it. good luck in the contest
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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this is very well written, rosehill, you did an excellent job writing this acrostic poem about poetry, wonderful imagery presented here, i enjoyed reading it. good luck in the contest
Comment Written 08-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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Thank you so much for taking time away from those corporate bigwigs to take a peek at my poem. I appreciate your comments and your enjoyment is now mine too. Thanks for the well wishes and for the yummy stars.
Comment from mountainwriter49
Hello Poet,
Not only does your poem entertain, it serves
as a wonderful didactic instrument for the
reader to ponder. Your well chosen words,
effective rhyme scheme and development of
the theme are most excellent.
Well done.
Ray
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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Hello Poet,
Not only does your poem entertain, it serves
as a wonderful didactic instrument for the
reader to ponder. Your well chosen words,
effective rhyme scheme and development of
the theme are most excellent.
Well done.
Ray
Comment Written 08-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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Thank you so much Ray. I do appreciate your thorough read and thoughtful review of my little piece. I had a great deal of fun finding the words for this one. Your enjoyment is now mine too.--Wendy
Comment from Peter@Poole
Well you've certainly painted with words within these lines, Rose. I don't need to detail the poetic devices you've included, because you've done that yourself, and referred, appropriately, in this well written poem, to the whole being 'other than its parts.' Peter
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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Well you've certainly painted with words within these lines, Rose. I don't need to detail the poetic devices you've included, because you've done that yourself, and referred, appropriately, in this well written poem, to the whole being 'other than its parts.' Peter
Comment Written 08-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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Thank you so much, Peter, for the thorough read and detailed review. I am again humbled by the sixth as I respect your work and your opinion.--Wendy
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Wait till I criticise you, Rose! LOL
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Oh you have and I was not upset at all. I understood clearly what your issues were and appreciated the time taken to review it. But of course, I have since learned everything I need to know, so there will not be anything to criticise--well, maybe an overinflated sense of self, creating insufferable hubris, and a bit of spag here and there. . . ;-)) Wendy
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That just about sums it up, Rose. Only a psychologically sound person can take it like you.
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Sorry, Wendy!
Comment from God's Writer
An excellent poem. Full of life and feelings.
You have a beautiful mind. The rythem and flow are superb. Thank you for the elegant poem.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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An excellent poem. Full of life and feelings.
You have a beautiful mind. The rythem and flow are superb. Thank you for the elegant poem.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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Thank you so much dear Happy Poet. I appreciate the compliments and I am so pleased that you find it elegant. Hooray for me!--Wendy
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You are welcome.
Comment from c_lucas
A skilled wordsmith can paint a literary masterpiece. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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A skilled wordsmith can paint a literary masterpiece. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.
Comment Written 08-Dec-2012
reply by the author on 08-Dec-2012
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Thank you for taking the time to read and review my painting. I am glad you enjoyed it--Wendy
