The old guitarist
Description of the Picasso painting52 total reviews
Comment from Douglas Goff
Oh goodness, Jenin, this is very graphic and descriptive. Not to mention you found a very creepy picture to match the scene you set.
I can see why this won the competition.
Well done!
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reply by the author on 07-Dec-2023
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Oh goodness, Jenin, this is very graphic and descriptive. Not to mention you found a very creepy picture to match the scene you set.
I can see why this won the competition.
Well done!
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Comment Written 06-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 07-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much Douglas.
Comment from royowen
A very sad poem indeed Jessi, that could be me, except the geographical location is a little different from Spain, but I have a house to live in and clothes for my back, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023
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A very sad poem indeed Jessi, that could be me, except the geographical location is a little different from Spain, but I have a house to live in and clothes for my back, beautifully written my friend, blessings Roy
Comment Written 06-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much Roy, my friend. Jen.
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Welcome
Comment from kiwigirl2821
A perfect win in the Rhyming Contest! When you wrote this you must of felt every word. I like how smooth and silky the rhymes come across while you tell a masterful story! Congratulations on the win.
Kiwi
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023
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A perfect win in the Rhyming Contest! When you wrote this you must of felt every word. I like how smooth and silky the rhymes come across while you tell a masterful story! Congratulations on the win.
Kiwi
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2023
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Thanks. Jen.
Comment from Yusita
Ah, this one touched me to the very core. I've seen many homeless, street musicians and this depicts their lot perfectly. I've always felt sad for the ones who look the way this poems conveys, but now even more so. It's like now I feel what they feel, think what they think, etc... that's the power of poetry and you have used that power so effectively. A beautiful write. Sniff.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Ah, this one touched me to the very core. I've seen many homeless, street musicians and this depicts their lot perfectly. I've always felt sad for the ones who look the way this poems conveys, but now even more so. It's like now I feel what they feel, think what they think, etc... that's the power of poetry and you have used that power so effectively. A beautiful write. Sniff.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much. So glad you like it. Jen.
Comment from PoemsOfDD
I can see why this won first place. Congratulations!
This is an emotional rhyming poem. Well written and thought out. The sad somber picture is effective. Worthy of a six shower.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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I can see why this won first place. Congratulations!
This is an emotional rhyming poem. Well written and thought out. The sad somber picture is effective. Worthy of a six shower.
Comment Written 05-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much. So glad you like it. Jen.
Comment from Daylily
It is easy to see why this ekphrastic poem is the rhyming contest winner. It is so well written and presented.
This is my favorite verse:
He plays on and on
as music is his love
and will continue
till he's called from above.
Congratulations on a wonderful achievement!
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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It is easy to see why this ekphrastic poem is the rhyming contest winner. It is so well written and presented.
This is my favorite verse:
He plays on and on
as music is his love
and will continue
till he's called from above.
Congratulations on a wonderful achievement!
Comment Written 04-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much. Jen
Comment from Janis M.
Beautiful rhymes and words. The story incorporates feelings of pain, despair, disgust, but also hope in the form of the guitar he continues to play despite all that he has experienced.
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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Beautiful rhymes and words. The story incorporates feelings of pain, despair, disgust, but also hope in the form of the guitar he continues to play despite all that he has experienced.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much. Jen
Comment from Navada
I really like the way you've explored the backstory of the figure from this painting and given us a sense not only of the battles he wages now with age and pain, but also the battles from a previous life. Congratulations on your win! :)
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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I really like the way you've explored the backstory of the figure from this painting and given us a sense not only of the battles he wages now with age and pain, but also the battles from a previous life. Congratulations on your win! :)
Comment Written 04-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much Nevada for the great review. I really appreciate it. I haven?t exactly explored the backstory. I?ve made it up. Have a nice day. Jen.
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Good point - that's probably what I meant! Very creative of you. :)
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Thanks
Comment from RaynaHarleenQuinns
Very good poem. I think it was picture that got me. In my horror fill mind, I just seem him strumming his guitar away in purgatory somewhere but nevertheless very good imaginary with your words
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2023
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Very good poem. I think it was picture that got me. In my horror fill mind, I just seem him strumming his guitar away in purgatory somewhere but nevertheless very good imaginary with your words
Comment Written 03-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2023
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Many thanks
Comment from Wy Jung
Yes! Well done jenintorre. Not only do the words chosen perfectly reflect the art, they also bring the reader back round to the art noticing the details more as the story unfolds in rhyme. We note the bruises that may have only been interesting shade choices before. We feel the connection to his guitar as it goes on, and then.. in the final 3 words, we see it all clearly.
I am glad this one came across for review. I love Picasso and enjoyed what you did here.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2023
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Yes! Well done jenintorre. Not only do the words chosen perfectly reflect the art, they also bring the reader back round to the art noticing the details more as the story unfolds in rhyme. We note the bruises that may have only been interesting shade choices before. We feel the connection to his guitar as it goes on, and then.. in the final 3 words, we see it all clearly.
I am glad this one came across for review. I love Picasso and enjoyed what you did here.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2023
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2023
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Thank you so much. I am so glad you like it. Jen