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Comment from sweetwoodjax
this is an excellent wirte, mystery writer, you did an excellent job writing this poem about Oscar wilde, I learned things I didn't know. I wish you the best of luck in the contest
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2015
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this is an excellent wirte, mystery writer, you did an excellent job writing this poem about Oscar wilde, I learned things I didn't know. I wish you the best of luck in the contest
Comment Written 31-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2015
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Thanks for the encouraging review.
Comment from Bill Schott
This author acrostic about Oscar Wilde is a concise mini biography of the author. The Picture of Dorian Grey is one of my favorite stories. Nice choice of authors.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2015
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This author acrostic about Oscar Wilde is a concise mini biography of the author. The Picture of Dorian Grey is one of my favorite stories. Nice choice of authors.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2015
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Thanks for your review and comments.
Comment from angel123
I enjoyed reading your poem and thank you for sharing, because I did not know much about him. It sounds like he was a very interesting, worldly man that lived exactly the way he wanted regardless of the consequences. I think you did a wonderful job expressing who he was as a man and an author.
Angel123
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2015
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I enjoyed reading your poem and thank you for sharing, because I did not know much about him. It sounds like he was a very interesting, worldly man that lived exactly the way he wanted regardless of the consequences. I think you did a wonderful job expressing who he was as a man and an author.
Angel123
Comment Written 30-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2015
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Thank you for your great comments and encouraging review.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Nice acrostic poem about Oscar Wilde. You give a wonderful background history review of the poet and your free verse flows smoothly. Fine job!
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2015
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Nice acrostic poem about Oscar Wilde. You give a wonderful background history review of the poet and your free verse flows smoothly. Fine job!
Comment Written 30-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2015
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Thank you
Comment from Nosha17
I liked your poem about Oscar Wilde as it is most informative. I knew a little of his private life, but having grown up in England, I only ever heard words of praise and his plays were immensely popular. They were always on in the West End-Importance of Being Earnest was my favourite. Good use of rhyming, it is important to write about our beloved authors and poets, to preserve their name for posterity. Good luck in the contest. Faye
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2015
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I liked your poem about Oscar Wilde as it is most informative. I knew a little of his private life, but having grown up in England, I only ever heard words of praise and his plays were immensely popular. They were always on in the West End-Importance of Being Earnest was my favourite. Good use of rhyming, it is important to write about our beloved authors and poets, to preserve their name for posterity. Good luck in the contest. Faye
Comment Written 30-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2015
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Thanks for your encouraging review.
Comment from Joan E.
What a great subject for an acrostic! Thank you for Wilde's quote, which explains his philosophy well. I admired your weaving his history with the form and your rhymes. Well done! Best wishes in the contest- Joan
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015
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What a great subject for an acrostic! Thank you for Wilde's quote, which explains his philosophy well. I admired your weaving his history with the form and your rhymes. Well done! Best wishes in the contest- Joan
Comment Written 29-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015
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Thank you for your review.
Comment from Sis Cat
A deeply effective author acrostic which summarized the accomplishments and tragedy of one of our greatest writers in the 19th century. You are right that he is not remembered for his literary accomplishments today. His personality and his imprisonment are what remain in people's imagination today.
I have read a half dozen entries in this contest so far. I found yours to be the driest, because you simply recount the facts of his life as if from a Wikipedia entry. Other contestants imitated the writing style and/or personality of their acrostic poet authors. This gives me a better sense of these literary personalities than a dry recitation of born-here-died-there facts. This is not a grammar school book report, but a poetic tribute to the poets and writers who inspired us and the world.
Thank you for sharing. I wish you success in the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015
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A deeply effective author acrostic which summarized the accomplishments and tragedy of one of our greatest writers in the 19th century. You are right that he is not remembered for his literary accomplishments today. His personality and his imprisonment are what remain in people's imagination today.
I have read a half dozen entries in this contest so far. I found yours to be the driest, because you simply recount the facts of his life as if from a Wikipedia entry. Other contestants imitated the writing style and/or personality of their acrostic poet authors. This gives me a better sense of these literary personalities than a dry recitation of born-here-died-there facts. This is not a grammar school book report, but a poetic tribute to the poets and writers who inspired us and the world.
Thank you for sharing. I wish you success in the contest.
Comment Written 29-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015
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Thanks or your review and comments. I Wrote the rhyming acrostic in 10 lines. Giving as much information possible in those lines.
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Extremely well written piece about Oscar Wilde. Together with good author notes, this is well worth reading. I enjoyed reading what he said about himself in prison. Comma after 'acclaimed' in line 2. Also after 'Academic' in line 4. A very good acrostic and Good Luck in the contest. Warm regards Dorothyx
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015
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Extremely well written piece about Oscar Wilde. Together with good author notes, this is well worth reading. I enjoyed reading what he said about himself in prison. Comma after 'acclaimed' in line 2. Also after 'Academic' in line 4. A very good acrostic and Good Luck in the contest. Warm regards Dorothyx
Comment Written 29-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015
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Thank you Dorothy for your great help and excellent review.
Comment from dmt1967
This is a great history lesson my friend. The law put a lot of people in prison for being who they are back in those days. Thank god the law has changed. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015
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This is a great history lesson my friend. The law put a lot of people in prison for being who they are back in those days. Thank god the law has changed. Good luck in the contest and thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 29-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015
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I am pleased that you enjoyed thanks for the 5 star rating.
Comment from bard owl
Oscar Wilde is one of my very favorite writers. His wit is peerless and he casts a gigantic shadow. I think one of the things I admire about him is his rebellious streak. Anyway, You have penned an excellent acrostic. Through your words, the reader can get a very clear view of Oscar Wilde.
Best of luck in the contest.
Blessings, Linda
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015
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Oscar Wilde is one of my very favorite writers. His wit is peerless and he casts a gigantic shadow. I think one of the things I admire about him is his rebellious streak. Anyway, You have penned an excellent acrostic. Through your words, the reader can get a very clear view of Oscar Wilde.
Best of luck in the contest.
Blessings, Linda
Comment Written 28-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 29-Aug-2015
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Thanks for your encouraging review, and your wonderful comments. Mary