Comment from Erika Seshadri

Excellent

This is a cute and turthful ode to an iconic piece of art from a wonderful artist. I'm really loving all of these entries!

Best of luck in the contest.

Take care,
Erika

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2022

Thank you, I really appreciate you reading my poem. :)

Comment from Sandra Nelms-Ludwig

Excellent

You took a different slant. You are making the reader think about why anyone would draw this painting. What type of mind produces this. Your 5-7-5 poem fits well with the prompt. The visual of course is exact. Good luck!

 Comment Written 14-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 14-Aug-2022

Thanks for reading my poem. Its just what I think whenever Iook at this painting, it's like being in a dream...or a nightmare. I appreciate this great review. :)

reply by Sandra Nelms-Ludwig on 14-Aug-2022

You are welcome. Good Read.

Comment from Carolyn Dooley

Excellent

Looking at this picture brings up many questions. What was the purpose of this being doing at the location, and what was the artist trying to convey? Was it a ghost? Or a spirit? What was it afraid of?

He has his hands on his ears, what did he hear that caused his reaction? Very interesting indeed. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022

It could be anything, including the two figures in the background....thats what's so interesting. Thank you for this great review. :)

reply by Carolyn Dooley on 14-Aug-2022

You are welcome.

Comment from Regina Elliott

Excellent

Hi! I'm thinking major anxiety.
Maybe anxiety about war or
impoverished people. I love
art and try to guess with
artwork what was on the
artist's mind. This is a superb
short poem. My best wishes
for the contest. Happy Weekend!

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022

Thank you. I read up on the artist a bit and there was mental illness in his family that he feared he would develop. It could be anything really. Thanks for reading my poem. :)

Comment from BermyBye50

Excellent

Excellent entry in the 5/7/5 ODE Famous painting. A succinct commentary of the painting and a curious intrigue as the artist creative mind. well done.

All the best in the contest.

Cheers,

Eugene

 Comment Written 13-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 13-Aug-2022

Thanks for this great review, it's very appreciated. :)

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

A scary painting and I have no idea why it has become so famous as there seems little talent behind the brush although many would disagree, poignant words here, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022

I agree that it's not a masterpiece....but there is something fascinating about it, it draws you in. Thank you for reading my poem. :)

Comment from Ricky1024

Excellent

This is a 5/7/5 Ode Contest Entry rich in theme and imagery.
It also, read well and flowed well with no grammar issues.
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The Adjective and Objective Contents were both Excellent and Exceptional while Descriptive Measures Aligned Perfectly.
Good luck with this one.
Doctor Ricky 1024

 Comment Written 12-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 12-Aug-2022

Thank you so much for reading my poem. :)