Helen Keller
The Life and Legacy of an American Heroine28 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
Thanks for reminding me about how strong Helen Keller was. She did so much more than most women do who have all five senses. I didn't know Alexander Graham Bell helped find Anne Sullivan.
Congrats on the honorable mention in the contest.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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Thanks for reminding me about how strong Helen Keller was. She did so much more than most women do who have all five senses. I didn't know Alexander Graham Bell helped find Anne Sullivan.
Congrats on the honorable mention in the contest.
Keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 23-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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Thank you so much for the lovely review - so happy that you enjoyed and it reminded you about what an amazing woman Helen Keller was. I, too, did not realize that Alexander Graham Bell had assisted in Helen's growth until reading more about her. I was inspired by my middle-school granddaughter a few years back when I was helping her with a report she was doing on an American heroine. Thanks again for the wonderful review - have a beautiful day!
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You are most kindly welcome. Good source of inspiration.
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Comment from Y. M. Roger
A magnificent poem about an extraordinary woman -- you put more than some time into this one and it shines forth with your efforts. :) Thank you for sharing and best of luck in the contest! :)
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019
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A magnificent poem about an extraordinary woman -- you put more than some time into this one and it shines forth with your efforts. :) Thank you for sharing and best of luck in the contest! :)
Comment Written 21-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review. I'm so glad that you enjoyed! Have a wonderful day - and thank you again!
Comment from Ogden
This is a remarkable work of poetry, artfully relating in detail the history of the life of Helen Keller.
(I have one suggestion. Consider the next to last 'stanza,' that actually is prose laid out in the manner of the rest of the piece.
I believe it would be preferable to present it differently, unchanged, in the same place, to maintain continuity , between two lines of asterisks:
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Then at the age of 83, the U.S. placed......etc.
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I don't know what the competition will be, but I'll be very surprised if this work doesn't win the "Share a Story in a Poem contest.
Ogden (Don)
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019
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This is a remarkable work of poetry, artfully relating in detail the history of the life of Helen Keller.
(I have one suggestion. Consider the next to last 'stanza,' that actually is prose laid out in the manner of the rest of the piece.
I believe it would be preferable to present it differently, unchanged, in the same place, to maintain continuity , between two lines of asterisks:
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Then at the age of 83, the U.S. placed......etc.
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I don't know what the competition will be, but I'll be very surprised if this work doesn't win the "Share a Story in a Poem contest.
Ogden (Don)
Comment Written 21-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019
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Thank you so much for the beautiful review and the wonderful suggestion. That was definitely my most difficult stanza and I knew it didn't come out as I had wished. I will most certainly revisit! Thank you again and have a grand day!
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You're most welcome, Mimi. It's very rewarding to know you plan to adopt my suggestion. Now it's my turn to thank you for honoring me with a reviewing nomination. Thank you, Mimi!
Don
Comment from Louise Michelle
Wow - you did a fantastic job putting her life in poetry form. And, what's more, I learned some things about Helen Keller that I hadn't known. What an asset she would be to the women's movement today. Very nicely written. Lou
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019
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Wow - you did a fantastic job putting her life in poetry form. And, what's more, I learned some things about Helen Keller that I hadn't known. What an asset she would be to the women's movement today. Very nicely written. Lou
Comment Written 21-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review. I was inspired to write this when my middle-school granddaughter was working on a report on Helen Keller. She was truly a remarkable woman and quite an inspiration to all! Thank you again for the wonderful review and have a beautiful day!
Comment from Karol Bond
I love this poem. I learned about Helen in school and she has always been a hero of mine. An example of how one can overcome what life throws at you. The human spirit is incredible. Extremely well done. ;)
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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I love this poem. I learned about Helen in school and she has always been a hero of mine. An example of how one can overcome what life throws at you. The human spirit is incredible. Extremely well done. ;)
Comment Written 10-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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Thank you so much, Karol, for the lovely review! She was quite a remarkable lady and her strength and fortitude in all the obstacles she had to overcome - that we (on a daily basis) take so much for granted. Thank you again for the wonderful review. So happy you enjoyed!
Comment from LisaMay
Thanks for writing that piece. I had heard of Helen Keller but not known her story. It was a clever idea to use that first section to get the reader to imagine their own world if they suddenly became deaf and blind. You put Helen's story in a very accessible manner that held my interest right through.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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Thanks for writing that piece. I had heard of Helen Keller but not known her story. It was a clever idea to use that first section to get the reader to imagine their own world if they suddenly became deaf and blind. You put Helen's story in a very accessible manner that held my interest right through.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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Thank you so much for the kind and lovely review! I am so happy that you enjoyed! Thank you again and have a beautiful day!
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Wow! This is quite an achievement and so beautifully unfolds into quite a comprehensive tale of hardship, struggle and triumph.
I was spellbound from the beginning to the end.
******virtual six
Blessings
Shirley
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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Wow! This is quite an achievement and so beautifully unfolds into quite a comprehensive tale of hardship, struggle and triumph.
I was spellbound from the beginning to the end.
******virtual six
Blessings
Shirley
Comment Written 10-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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Thank you so very much for the beautiful review and am so happy that you enjoyed. Thank you once again and have a wonderful day!
Comment from June Sargent
This is an exceptional tribute to a strong and courageous woman who inspired so many in her lifetime. Her story is amazing and the fact that you were able to put this into a poem that not only flowed naturally but painted a picture so clearly. I ran out of sixes or I would have given you one. Well done!
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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This is an exceptional tribute to a strong and courageous woman who inspired so many in her lifetime. Her story is amazing and the fact that you were able to put this into a poem that not only flowed naturally but painted a picture so clearly. I ran out of sixes or I would have given you one. Well done!
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2019
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Thank you so much, June, for the lovely words and wonderful review of my Helen Keller poem. I am so happy that you enjoyed! Thank you again and have a beautiful day!
Comment from Thomas Bowling
I recently watched a remake of the Helen Keller story. The little girl who played her was closer in age than Patty Duke and actually was a better performer. There is a video of Helen online speaking. She says her greatest regret is the inability to speak clearly. It's obvious she can't hear herself. Her speech is flawless.
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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I recently watched a remake of the Helen Keller story. The little girl who played her was closer in age than Patty Duke and actually was a better performer. There is a video of Helen online speaking. She says her greatest regret is the inability to speak clearly. It's obvious she can't hear herself. Her speech is flawless.
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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She was certainly an amazing woman who overcame the challenges of being deaf and blind - gifts that we all take for granted far too easily! Thanks for the lead on the video of Helen speaking. I will definitely look it up. Thank you, too, for the 5 star review... am so happy you enjoyed. Have a wonderful New Year!
Comment from Artasylum
Her story is celestial and magnificent as is her teachers story... She found the Helen inside and understood... This is quite an undertaking your have chosen... I say great good luck. yours, diana
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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Her story is celestial and magnificent as is her teachers story... She found the Helen inside and understood... This is quite an undertaking your have chosen... I say great good luck. yours, diana
Comment Written 09-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2019
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She was and still remains quite an inspiration to so many - and as you additionally point out, her teacher, Annie Sullivan, was so instrumental in seeing Helen through her struggles! Thank you so much for the kind review! I am so glad you enjoyed. Again, thank you and have a beautiful New Year!