A Harlequin's Romance
Be faithful to your writing , the critics, be damned!71 total reviews
Comment from A Jesterstear
Dean, I come to you wearing the clothes of a Harlequin bearing gifts of stars. What a brilliant poem, I hope you win. Good luck with the contest. AJ.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Dean, I come to you wearing the clothes of a Harlequin bearing gifts of stars. What a brilliant poem, I hope you win. Good luck with the contest. AJ.
Comment Written 06-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2014
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Thanks so much for such a stellar rating and most entertaining review, A Jesterstear. I humbly accept your gifts with gratitude...
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Dean.. I sensed disappointment in your poem. I think your writing is unique. Don't ever give up for everyone's sake. AJ
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Never fear, AJ, I won't. I will always remain true to my beliefs and write what I feel most passionate about. As long as I write, that is.
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good for you mate.
Comment from rtobaygo
Hello, Dean:
The rhyme was excellent, moving the poem's message of never giving up in spite of the negative responses of one's critics. To please the people while enduring relentless criticism is the sign of one who has not given up on oneself.
out of 6
Take care,
Ray
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Hello, Dean:
The rhyme was excellent, moving the poem's message of never giving up in spite of the negative responses of one's critics. To please the people while enduring relentless criticism is the sign of one who has not given up on oneself.
out of 6
Take care,
Ray
Comment Written 04-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Thanks, ray, and no six necessary, my friend. I'm just glad you enjoyed reading it.
Comment from Treischel
Outstanding tale of encouragement to any writer under the scrutiny of rabid critics. Thick- skinned determination wins out as critics aren't always right and fans know what the want. They core message to please yourself is the key to happiness. We'll said!
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Outstanding tale of encouragement to any writer under the scrutiny of rabid critics. Thick- skinned determination wins out as critics aren't always right and fans know what the want. They core message to please yourself is the key to happiness. We'll said!
Comment Written 04-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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You nailed it, Mr. 'T', right on the money, my friend! Thanks for such an excellent, insightful review!
Comment from Jim Lorson Sr
Dean, this is a very good contest entry. It urges we authors with inspiration to push on. To be brave against those critics that clearly has a purpose of downing his/her talents. It takes a strong person to deflect these people and continuing on.
My 1st wife was an idiot. She had no intellect, always putting me down because of my love for words. Around friends, I would write down words that caught my attention. I would turn these words into poetry. I had 100 poems in a binder. Friends that read them were amazed at what I compose. When we divorced, she destroyed these poems. The poems were written between 1980 and 1990.
I began writing again in 2008. Over time, I entered 7 international contests; winning 4 and finished 2nd the other 3 times. These poems were published in books of anthology. My daughter went to visit her mom and reminded her how she always called me stupid and how I embarrassed her. Well my daughter told her that me(stupid) had been published internationally. My ex was stunned by the news. I never stopped my passion for writing because of one uniformed idiot. Thanks for letting me rant and ramble my friend,,,,,,,Jim
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Dean, this is a very good contest entry. It urges we authors with inspiration to push on. To be brave against those critics that clearly has a purpose of downing his/her talents. It takes a strong person to deflect these people and continuing on.
My 1st wife was an idiot. She had no intellect, always putting me down because of my love for words. Around friends, I would write down words that caught my attention. I would turn these words into poetry. I had 100 poems in a binder. Friends that read them were amazed at what I compose. When we divorced, she destroyed these poems. The poems were written between 1980 and 1990.
I began writing again in 2008. Over time, I entered 7 international contests; winning 4 and finished 2nd the other 3 times. These poems were published in books of anthology. My daughter went to visit her mom and reminded her how she always called me stupid and how I embarrassed her. Well my daughter told her that me(stupid) had been published internationally. My ex was stunned by the news. I never stopped my passion for writing because of one uniformed idiot. Thanks for letting me rant and ramble my friend,,,,,,,Jim
Comment Written 04-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Hah, and what a magnificent ramble it was, Jim! I enjoyed every word of it, my friend, and your real life experience with one illiterate dolt only goes to highlight the point I tried to convey in the writing of this poem. Thanks for sharing that with me.
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
I like this poem very much Dean. Your words are very inspirational - six well written stanzas in perfect abab rhyme scheme. Not only could I find no fault, it was easy to read with well chosen words. There are many writer's who have their work thrown back at them but they plod on regardless and some do make it. Regards Dorothy
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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I like this poem very much Dean. Your words are very inspirational - six well written stanzas in perfect abab rhyme scheme. Not only could I find no fault, it was easy to read with well chosen words. There are many writer's who have their work thrown back at them but they plod on regardless and some do make it. Regards Dorothy
Comment Written 04-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Thanks so much for your glowing review, Dorothy. I apologize if this seems too brief, but internet down-time has put me drastically behind the proverbial eight-ball. Just know I truly appreciate your time and effort in doing so!
Comment from Lulube
Well done Dean. Great entry for the rhyming scheme and of course the rhymes. A little story but with a powerful message to believe in oneself and their writing, or any other passion in life that is gratifying to yourself first.
Good luck in the contest
lulube
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Well done Dean. Great entry for the rhyming scheme and of course the rhymes. A little story but with a powerful message to believe in oneself and their writing, or any other passion in life that is gratifying to yourself first.
Good luck in the contest
lulube
Comment Written 04-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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thanks for another fantastic review, Lulube. It's always such a pleasure.
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welome Dean
lulube
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Comment from perpetualwallflower
This really made me think. Before this website I never realized just how much someone could critique you. There will always be people who try and bring you down but because of this I realize I need to keep fighting no matter what because in the end it will have been worth it.
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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This really made me think. Before this website I never realized just how much someone could critique you. There will always be people who try and bring you down but because of this I realize I need to keep fighting no matter what because in the end it will have been worth it.
Comment Written 04-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Yes, it will be, perpetualwallflower, as long as you remain true to your beliefs and convictions, write what you love to write (and read), and never give in to negativity.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me in your kind review.
Comment from hifein
this is wonderful, bringing me back to earlier, earthlier times. although, the critics saber continues to rattle loudly. until one has tried something, it may be difficult to appreciate the toil that went into a product. ever watch a short order cook make breakfast? quite a feat if done right. nevertheless, i identify more with the plight of the writer. this is well written and thought out, the rhyme is fine and not forced. shakespeare, who knew harlequins well, would have liked it. remember the clickety click of the typewriter. still have my royal portable. the trick is to 'live'a happy man. best, hi
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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this is wonderful, bringing me back to earlier, earthlier times. although, the critics saber continues to rattle loudly. until one has tried something, it may be difficult to appreciate the toil that went into a product. ever watch a short order cook make breakfast? quite a feat if done right. nevertheless, i identify more with the plight of the writer. this is well written and thought out, the rhyme is fine and not forced. shakespeare, who knew harlequins well, would have liked it. remember the clickety click of the typewriter. still have my royal portable. the trick is to 'live'a happy man. best, hi
Comment Written 04-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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All excellent points, hifein, and I certainly appreciate your feed back on this work.
I have been a short order cook making breakfast, so I know exactly what you mean. It does take some rigorous planning and coordination, especially when working in a busy, popular breakfast and lunch hangout.
Again, I agree with you, living a happy man is much better than dying as one.
Thanks so much again!
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Dean Kuch,
Lovely piece of poetry beautifully depicting its theme!
'Let's always remain true and faithful to ourselves to gain 'Self-confidence' which is the key to desired success.'
Simple and impressive wording with lively imagery.
Smooth flow with nice rhyming scheme. If you don't mind, Please see the 4th stanza - times/grew.., just only to enrich my knowledge.
The most striking lines are:
"He died a very happy man--
doing what he so loved to do.
His work adored by mourning fans,
which, in his heart, he always knew."
Excellent!
Good Luck!!
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Hello Dean Kuch,
Lovely piece of poetry beautifully depicting its theme!
'Let's always remain true and faithful to ourselves to gain 'Self-confidence' which is the key to desired success.'
Simple and impressive wording with lively imagery.
Smooth flow with nice rhyming scheme. If you don't mind, Please see the 4th stanza - times/grew.., just only to enrich my knowledge.
The most striking lines are:
"He died a very happy man--
doing what he so loved to do.
His work adored by mourning fans,
which, in his heart, he always knew."
Excellent!
Good Luck!!
Comment Written 04-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Thank you so much for your excellent review, RP Saxena. I truly appreciate that!
Comment from emrpoems
Remember, when you read a book,
all the work it must have taken--
take more than a casual look;
let the point not be mistaken.
Loved the whole piece but this was good advice/ suggestion.
solid ABAB rhymes and meter in this eloquently written poem.
Stunning pesentation
Good luck to you in the contest
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Remember, when you read a book,
all the work it must have taken--
take more than a casual look;
let the point not be mistaken.
Loved the whole piece but this was good advice/ suggestion.
solid ABAB rhymes and meter in this eloquently written poem.
Stunning pesentation
Good luck to you in the contest
Comment Written 04-Apr-2014
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2014
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Thank you very much, emrpoems. I truly appreciate the outstanding review.
