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'neath swirls and twirls
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'neath swirls and twirls |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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‘Neath swirls and twirls of a starlit night Vincent’s trees dance in rarified light. Hearts swoon to sit ‘neath such a moon, while paint brushes take flight on canvas at noon, crows fly darkly over the goldenrod fields, as in hands of despair, the somber paint yields itself in a blaze of wonder, of passionate resolve, life’s color from brushstroke on canvas does dissolve and who knows where the crow goes as Vincent trudges slowly down the road to Arles and beyond, his heart glows of life, love, and thoughts of his God the God he knows has forsaken him or so ‘twas a fleeting thought he brushed away one stormy day when all seemed lost. Life beyond repair...but He was there, in each stroke of genius that bled itself true. And Vincent, I am there beside you, in depth of feeling, within your hue. But sadly, I am way too late to sit for you. |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
very, very nice. And I especially love the unexpected wink at the end! smiles, constance |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 thank you, for spending some time here tonight 'neath Vincent's starry night! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Ah Kacy... Now I have Starry Starry Night playing in my mind.. that's okay, I love the piece, and your poem! Great imagery.... hugs, Nancy In the midst of winter, |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Lovely to read, it flows magnificantly vincent would be proud Julie |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Oh, Kacy . . . not too late . . . When I was reading of the painting I believe you speak of, or one of them, was when he was in an asylum and oddly enough that is the only place he felt peace. Meaning he was understood there, not bothered. That is so tragic and messed up. The painting with the crows over the field? A lot of people did not see that as Vincent painted, nor as you write of, for to him, they were foreboding. This is a beautiful tribute and you, m'dear would be a most perfect model. What a fine write, an amazing poetess. (He would have even smiled, I bet!) I could talk about this forever . . . |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
thanks for reading Julie! and Sue? it's obvious you've been reading of Vincent. I believe he was bipolar. Can't explain easily why I feel this, but it's always been an assumption of mine. I haven't really read mucha bout his daily life, but his art has always gone straight to the inner core of me, and to write of him, is sometimes, to write of myself. But my hands could never ever hope to do what his did with a paintbrush. |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Oh, I just read "Tormented Genius" a great book, sad life, wrong time for Vincent. I disagree though about the painting. You just did that up there. *grin* |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 I've never read that book, hadn't even heard of it 'till you mentioned it recently. It's now on my list, thank you! |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Superb read here. Much enjoyed it. :-) |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Oh, its amazing, you must read it. Very sad but I side with Vincent comepletely. Makes one wonder exactly WHO the crazy people ARE. |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Enjoyed touched me, since he is one of my favorite painters, but that figures, being my own tormented soul. Gloom |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
What a pity he can't read your poem and our responses and see how we all melt into his paintings? Perhaps he can feel it. - Owl |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Love this Kacy into my library maree  how i would love you, love you as no one ever did! Die and still, love you more. And still love you more..and more |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
Oh Kacy, this is very, very cool!!! "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
 I had the vision of Vincent van Gogh's painting "Starry Night" as I was reading your lovely poem. Then I saw in your reply that it was indeed his painting on which you based your verbally artistic poem. To sit for such a master, would have been sublime!   Linda |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Awesome work. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Kacy, this is my favorite Vincent poem yet! It is a brilliant insight and pulls me right in to the picture. ...jo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Oops, I meant to save this. |
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playing.with.crayons Member
since 2006-01-02
Posts 362Neverland |
a lovely, lovely read. much enjoyed. xxx farewell the ash-tray girl |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
aw, you poets are all so kind to me! There are so many inspiring artists out there, and each one brings me to different places in my heart and mind. Vincent has, and always will be, the one who speaks to me the most often. But I would also love to pick flowers with Monet, hang out at a luncheon party with Renoir et al. |
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