A Struggling Artist
A tribute to Vincent Van Gogh.2 total reviews
Comment from Gee
Oh, a nice entry into the 5-7-9 poem competition.
I did not know that about Edgar Allen Poe.
That he cut off his ear for a girl.
I know it's hard to convey a message with so few words.
I think you did great.
Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Gee
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2022
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Oh, a nice entry into the 5-7-9 poem competition.
I did not know that about Edgar Allen Poe.
That he cut off his ear for a girl.
I know it's hard to convey a message with so few words.
I think you did great.
Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest.
Gee
Comment Written 29-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2022
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Thank you! No I did a mistake. It was Vincent Van Gogh that cut off his ear. Read the poem again. I have changed it.
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oh, okay, still a good entry.
Gee
Comment from LisaMay
Although your poem fits the syllable count I am perplexed by the content. I would be very surprised if there is any recorded evidence that Edgar Allan Poe actually cut off his ear... that would be Vincent van Gogh, the artist.
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2022
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Although your poem fits the syllable count I am perplexed by the content. I would be very surprised if there is any recorded evidence that Edgar Allan Poe actually cut off his ear... that would be Vincent van Gogh, the artist.
Comment Written 29-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 29-Jan-2022
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Thanks for telling me. I had them mixed up. I have changed the title, picture, and poem. Is it now good enough for a five-star rating? Can you please check it again?
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I'll stick with the 'good' rating, because basically nothing has changed in the poem except a name, and it was me who caused that change. I feel the poem is a statement rather than carrying any particular poetic device.
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It is okay to do that. But, can you please check? If it's not poetic please show me how to change it.
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I'm not going to write your poem for you to suit myself. There will be other people who review your poem and give you 5 stars because they will think it is worth 5. Your poem does not personally 'speak' to me, but please do not take that personally yourself. There are scores of poems on this site that do not speak to me personally. It is also a question of subject matter. I am an artist myself and i find the thought of a por struggling artist, seeking love, resorting to cutting his ear off and all for nothing, to be a very distressing topic.
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I understand. I accept your review. Thank you!
