The Legacy of Beethoven
From his darkness, came great gifts44 total reviews
Comment from Janice Canerdy
This challenging (to me) style has served as a fitting vehicle for this well-written,
creative, informative piece about one of the greats. Your word choices are vivid and strong.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2019
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This challenging (to me) style has served as a fitting vehicle for this well-written,
creative, informative piece about one of the greats. Your word choices are vivid and strong.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2019
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Oh, how I agree about the challenge of this style, Janice! I cannot tell you how many times I counted and re-counted and then re-counted again [when I erased words, would that be considered "discounted"?] in order to ensure I hadn't made a mistake that would get me disqualified! So it means a lot to me that you think this turned out well. Thank you for the positive reinforcement.
Comment from tfawcus
A fine description of Beethoven and his magnificent works. However, I can't comment on the structure of your poem as my iPhone has just decided it won't tip sideways. Grrr!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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A fine description of Beethoven and his magnificent works. However, I can't comment on the structure of your poem as my iPhone has just decided it won't tip sideways. Grrr!
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Lol. Well, you can trust me when I tell you that I counted and re-counted and re-counted SO many times that I can guarantee the count is perfect! But when you get your sideways line of sight, you can double-check for me just in case.
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I believe you!
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I appreciate that!!!!
Comment from 24chas
This was such a wonderful piece of writing. Obviously, you have a great knowledge of one of the greatest composers of all time. I think you really captured him in this uniquely form. Great job and good luck in contest.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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This was such a wonderful piece of writing. Obviously, you have a great knowledge of one of the greatest composers of all time. I think you really captured him in this uniquely form. Great job and good luck in contest.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Thank you, 24chas. I've always loved Beethoven, so appreciate acknowledging him as one of the all-time greats, as well. It means a lot.
Comment from Lordinajamjar
Anonymous poet. This entry meets the contest requirements.
It is well crafted and the photo and typeface suit the mood and disposition of this great composer.
Well done and good luck in the contest.
Best
John
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Anonymous poet. This entry meets the contest requirements.
It is well crafted and the photo and typeface suit the mood and disposition of this great composer.
Well done and good luck in the contest.
Best
John
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Thank you, John. I'm glad you liked it. I appreciate this feedback very much.
Comment from Sandra Elizabeth Williams
Awesome! All the syllables and all the lines are there, not to mention that a story, reviewing the great Beethoven's life and works has just been told.
I commend you on this fine work.
Best wishes in the contest!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Awesome! All the syllables and all the lines are there, not to mention that a story, reviewing the great Beethoven's life and works has just been told.
I commend you on this fine work.
Best wishes in the contest!
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Thank you, Sandra. Coming from a writer of your merit, that means the world. I appreciate this feedback very much.
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You're so very welcome!
Comment from HealingMuse
Hi Contest Author,
This is a very informative and sadd write you have penned. A great contest entry. Nothing to suggest reworking. Thanks for sharing and good luck. Jan
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Hi Contest Author,
This is a very informative and sadd write you have penned. A great contest entry. Nothing to suggest reworking. Thanks for sharing and good luck. Jan
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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I think of Beethoven as inspiring. He had so many tortures, and yet he refused to shrivel up and go away. Instead, he powered through and honored his talent and brought us such beautiful compositions.
Thank you for your feedback and your well-wishes for the contest, Jan.
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Absolutely an inspiration! You're most welcome. My pleasure. Jan :-)
Comment from Dean Kuch
Well, the syllable count is correct, no doubt about that.
The poem itself felt rather dry to me, as if you were simply making a statement or reciting some sliver of history from Wikipedia.
But, that's just my opinion, there's nothing technically wrong with the poem.
Good luck to you in the contest.
~Dean
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Well, the syllable count is correct, no doubt about that.
The poem itself felt rather dry to me, as if you were simply making a statement or reciting some sliver of history from Wikipedia.
But, that's just my opinion, there's nothing technically wrong with the poem.
Good luck to you in the contest.
~Dean
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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It's more than your opinion; it's you being candid and honest and trying to help me make my entry better. So I totally appreciate this review, Dean. Someday, though, when you're on Jeopardy and get asked whether Beethoven was in the Classical or Baroque period, you are going to answer with the utmost confidence, "NEITHER!!!! He was the bridge between those two!!" And you will be rewarded with far more than just member dollars; let me tell you THAT!!! So, you're welcome, in advance! : )
Comment from kiwijenny
If he were an artist he was baroque.... pun intended. Lol
I love this and I can't imagine how hard that was for him to lose his hearing...poor guy but he did not give up ...makes me admire him even more
God bless
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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If he were an artist he was baroque.... pun intended. Lol
I love this and I can't imagine how hard that was for him to lose his hearing...poor guy but he did not give up ...makes me admire him even more
God bless
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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At least it saved him from hearing your painful joke there, Kiwijenny! But as long as we're on that track: Do you know why Beethoven killed all his chickens? Because he sick to death of hearing them say, "Bach, Bach, Bach." hahahaha.
Thanks for the fun review.
Comment from robyn corum
Dear Mystery Poet,
This poem read so smoothly - which I have to imagine wasn't really easy to do, since you were given restrictions for format, which you had to consider. 'Easy reading is **** hard writing' - one writer once said. *smile* Kudos!
Much good luck to you in the voting!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Dear Mystery Poet,
This poem read so smoothly - which I have to imagine wasn't really easy to do, since you were given restrictions for format, which you had to consider. 'Easy reading is **** hard writing' - one writer once said. *smile* Kudos!
Much good luck to you in the voting!
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Fortunately, I love a challenge, Robyn, or this might have been my undoing this morning! Thank you for such a really nice review here. I appreciate it.
Comment from Ross E Silke
This is very well written! I find the red on black a bit too scary though for its presentation as I don't think he was all that 'evil' as the colours suggest, but apart from that, the poem reads very well and written at a rather professional level. I like you picture choice too. You've described Beethoven's life quite well with all your choices and descriptions. I'm sure there's lessons to be learned from his life but he did make it big by investing in his talents but was in need of deliverance from his bondages that in a way stole his life which is very sad; his life then given through his music to us, but poor fellow, I wonder if he had much life of his own--. Those are my thoughts. Intriguing and thought provoking. Good descriptions.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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This is very well written! I find the red on black a bit too scary though for its presentation as I don't think he was all that 'evil' as the colours suggest, but apart from that, the poem reads very well and written at a rather professional level. I like you picture choice too. You've described Beethoven's life quite well with all your choices and descriptions. I'm sure there's lessons to be learned from his life but he did make it big by investing in his talents but was in need of deliverance from his bondages that in a way stole his life which is very sad; his life then given through his music to us, but poor fellow, I wonder if he had much life of his own--. Those are my thoughts. Intriguing and thought provoking. Good descriptions.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2019
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Thank you for this very thought-provoking review, Ross; I liked it a lot. I chose the red-and-black because it feels conflicted, which he was. I appreciate your opinion on that very much, though, and hope you will never be shy about letting me know things of this nature. It's you trying to help me; that's always how I take it, and that's a very wonderful thing, indeed.