Comment from mfowler

Excellent

I saw that movie of genius and prejudice. Quite a tale, and one which you've captured expertly in this fine acrostic piece. There's not too many of the main points missing, but exactly enough to stir memory and educate new readers. The rhyme helped enormously to get the flow right. I'm no acrostic fan but I enjoyed this.

 Comment Written 15-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 15-Mar-2016

Thanks very much for the kind words, they're much appreciated! I'm glad you enjoyed the poem, and presumably, the movie :)

Comment from mvbrooks

Excellent

What a challenging story line for this contest. You've used each starting letter effectively and then maintained a consistent rhyme that does not seem forced. well done.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016

Thanks so much for the kinds comments - they are gratefully received :)

Comment from Helen Bach

Exceptional

I passionately agree with the important message you project using the finest of words but the structure and the flow of the poem sets it apart. This is a worthy testament to one of Britain's greatest brains but despite changes in laws, bigotry remains at large. Best of luck in the contest, I doubt another would catch my vote.
Kindest regards Helen x

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016

Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Helen. Thanks also for the very generous rating! Your kind comments are a great encouragement.

Comment from scd41

Excellent

The Invitation Game is a fitting tribute to a genius who received accolades after his death only. In hindsight, the author notes make the injustice meted out to Alan Turin unpardonable. You have penned your Acrostic excellently on a theme which needed public attention even though it is too late. Best of luck to you in the contest.

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016

Thank you so much for the kind remarks. They're very much appreciated :-)

Comment from Ogden

Exceptional

Remarkable work on an exceptionally difficult poetry form and choice of film title, while outlining the Turing story with empathy.

Ogden

 Comment Written 14-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016

Thank you so much, Ogden, for the wonderful review, and the very generous rating. Both are very much appreciated!

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

Your movie acrostic is a great presentation. Everything works to make it an enjoyable read of a time that so many were mistreated. Making the first letter large and colorful is great. I like the 2 colors. The words really stand out. Your lines flow smoothly and tell a great deal about the movie. Good job and thanks for sharing. The notes are a nice addition, too. Best wishes in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 14-Mar-2016

Thanks so much, Jannypan, for the lovely review. Thank you for the good wishes too, both are much appreciated.

Comment from DonandVicki

Excellent

This is quite amazing, I just watched a documentary on Allan Turing just a little while ago. Your Acrostic is so very well done.

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2016

Thank you Don and Vicki for your kind comments. Much appreciated.

Comment from Bill O'Bier

Excellent

A very nice poem-with great images. Your words are well chosen. The artwork was great for the theme of the poem. Good luck in the contest.


Thanks for sharing--
Bill~

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2016

Thanks, Bill, for the encouraging comments. Much appreciated.

Comment from LishaG

Excellent

This was a wonderful tribute, both to Alan Turing and to the movie. You did a great job merging an acrostic and a rhyming scheme with the image. I like how you ended the piece - rather than dwelling on Turing's unfortunate end you took a more positive point of view. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2016

Thank you, Lisha, for the generous comments. They're much appreciated.

Comment from lindafisher

Excellent

This was a tragic story of a genius undermined by prejudice. Your poem incorporates the whole story. Well done with this difficult acrostic subject. Also thank you for your notes on Turing and the film.

 Comment Written 13-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 13-Mar-2016

Thanks, Linda, for the lovely review. Much appreciated.