Poems from a Pensive Poet
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Comment from warbler
This is a wonderful poem . I enjoyed the rhyme. It has a great rhythm and flow and was very easy to read. You have told a great story about the man and how he was not appreciated until after his death. Well done.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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This is a wonderful poem . I enjoyed the rhyme. It has a great rhythm and flow and was very easy to read. You have told a great story about the man and how he was not appreciated until after his death. Well done.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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Thank you so much for the review and lovely comments.
Beth
Comment from BeKind
This poem touch me, I love it, it is very well written and a great tribute to one of the greatest artist of our time. Thank you for sharing a very well written masterpiece.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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This poem touch me, I love it, it is very well written and a great tribute to one of the greatest artist of our time. Thank you for sharing a very well written masterpiece.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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Thank you so much for your review and the really nice comments.
Beth
Comment from patwannabe
Beth, isn't it interesting that so many famous people didn't know they would one day be famous. So what good is it? Gads, if I can't have it now, I don't want it. I've wondered some time if the few paintings I have done will someday bring millions. They're quite good, but I guess that's not a prerequisite, judging by van Gogh's later works. So, probably not.
Nicely done. pat
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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Beth, isn't it interesting that so many famous people didn't know they would one day be famous. So what good is it? Gads, if I can't have it now, I don't want it. I've wondered some time if the few paintings I have done will someday bring millions. They're quite good, but I guess that's not a prerequisite, judging by van Gogh's later works. So, probably not.
Nicely done. pat
Comment Written 19-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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Thank you for the review. I didn't know you were an artist. I paint too, but I don't have a distinctive style like Van Gogh did. His later fame didn't do him much good but if he could have known how famous he would be someday it might have make his life a little brighter.
Beth
Comment from WRITER1
This is a wonderful tribute to Vincent Vangogh. I may not have spelled his last name right. We have several prints here in the house. My husbands favorite is Starry, Starry Night.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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This is a wonderful tribute to Vincent Vangogh. I may not have spelled his last name right. We have several prints here in the house. My husbands favorite is Starry, Starry Night.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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Thank you for the review. Starry, Starry Night is one made famous with Don McClean's song by the same name. I like that one too. There was a movie about him a long time ago called Lust for Life. I think Kirk Douglas played Van Gogh.
Beth
Comment from lola29
Beth, your poem is nothing short of awesome. Your formatting and rhyming are perfect, and made this a very easy and enjoyable read. You certainly captured this man's life so elegantly.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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Beth, your poem is nothing short of awesome. Your formatting and rhyming are perfect, and made this a very easy and enjoyable read. You certainly captured this man's life so elegantly.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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Thank you Lola for the glowing review. I really appreciate your nice comment.
Beth
Comment from Begin Again
Beth,
Your versatility in writing amazes me..Your poems touch on small glints of life and you show us a part of each and every place with your wonderful choice of words..I'm not much of an art freak but you gave me an insight into Van Gogh...Well done!
Carol
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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Beth,
Your versatility in writing amazes me..Your poems touch on small glints of life and you show us a part of each and every place with your wonderful choice of words..I'm not much of an art freak but you gave me an insight into Van Gogh...Well done!
Carol
Comment Written 19-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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Thank you Carol, I was an art major so I learned to appreciate different styles of art. Van Gogh's style isn't my favorite but I've read enough about him to know he was a very passionate and interesting character and I love the song Starry, Starry Night by Don McClean. I appreciate your review and nice comments.
Hugs,
Beth
Comment from patmedium
But Vincent, it will be[,] in time.
WOW... the best one, in my eyes, and that last verse!
But know, my friend, it's not in vain
you suffer though such awful pain
The impressions you will make on art
come from the beauty in your heart,
and years from now, you'll still be known
for a style that is yours alone.
I am not in the habit of copy/paste... but this is absolutely marvellous. The last verse would stand alone without that first word.
Congratulations, Beth, on a wonderful entry. Pat.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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But Vincent, it will be[,] in time.
WOW... the best one, in my eyes, and that last verse!
But know, my friend, it's not in vain
you suffer though such awful pain
The impressions you will make on art
come from the beauty in your heart,
and years from now, you'll still be known
for a style that is yours alone.
I am not in the habit of copy/paste... but this is absolutely marvellous. The last verse would stand alone without that first word.
Congratulations, Beth, on a wonderful entry. Pat.
Comment Written 19-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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Thank you again Pat, I'm so glad you like this. As an art major, I learned more about Van Gogh and his style. He was an interesting character.
Beth
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Absolutely loved it. Pat.
Comment from Rama Rao
I'd just reviewed one of your poems, and I find this too equally interesting to read. I'm joining your fan club to ensure I don't miss any of your poems.
Your tribute to the great master made excellent reading. He was far ahead of his times.
I liked the way you wrote, But Vincent, it will be in time.
Unfortunately it took a long time for his time to come.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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I'd just reviewed one of your poems, and I find this too equally interesting to read. I'm joining your fan club to ensure I don't miss any of your poems.
Your tribute to the great master made excellent reading. He was far ahead of his times.
I liked the way you wrote, But Vincent, it will be in time.
Unfortunately it took a long time for his time to come.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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Thank you for the review on A Tortured Life. I glad you liked it. Yes, appreciation of his art took a long time. Thanks again for joining my fan club. I'll have to check out your writing.
Beth
Comment from words
I enjoyed your tribute to Van Gogh.
I especially liked your ending:
But know, my friend, it's not in vain
you suffer though such awful pain
The impressions you will make on art
comes from the beauty in your heart,
and years from now, you'll still be known
for a style that is yours alone.
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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I enjoyed your tribute to Van Gogh.
I especially liked your ending:
But know, my friend, it's not in vain
you suffer though such awful pain
The impressions you will make on art
comes from the beauty in your heart,
and years from now, you'll still be known
for a style that is yours alone.
Comment Written 18-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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Thank you so much for the review and nice comments.
Beth
Comment from adewpearl
I like your slant rhymes, Beth, such as kind/time, world/swirl and poverty/willingly :-)
You life will end - Your
the impressions...comes from - impressions come
I like your tribute to VanGogh, which captures his forward-looking style and the impact it has had on decades of art, as well as the troubles it caused him during his life. Brooke
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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I like your slant rhymes, Beth, such as kind/time, world/swirl and poverty/willingly :-)
You life will end - Your
the impressions...comes from - impressions come
I like your tribute to VanGogh, which captures his forward-looking style and the impact it has had on decades of art, as well as the troubles it caused him during his life. Brooke
Comment Written 18-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 19-Mar-2010
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Thank you Brooke, Again you have found nits that I failed to see. I see to have a problem editing my own work. I really appreciate your affirming comments.
Beth