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Sunflower Power |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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Splashes of Naples yellow alongside ochre sway in the afternoon breeze, as warm earthy siennas ground me under brilliant Prussian blue skies. I feel your heart beating in each glorious sunflower as it lifts its head to follow the golden rays of sunlight. Oh, if only for one moment I could have sat by your side, watched those brushstrokes as you boldly painted life itself upon the canvas of your spirit. My own feeble attempts with the brush never capture the pure essence of light, movement and texture that bled from your soulful heart onto each awaiting canvas. Your images of nature, unique visions of the whole of life stand as true and pure today as they did so long ago, Vincent. Your art shall forever stand as a testament to your love for life, even though you ended it by your own hands in an overwhelming flood of passion. You shall always be my favorite artist of passionate humanity, the one who makes me feel and believe in the healing power of the sunflower. There will be many sunflowers this year, in my van Gogh Garden. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
You didn't even need that last line, I knew who it was right away  Great job Kacy.Carpe' Diem, |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
this is a beautiful homage written with sincere and exquisite words, make me travel a little. have a nice day yann |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks Sharon, and yes...you always read me loud and clear.  Thank you, Yann, I'm delighted you liked this one.  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
This is exquisite! ~ Such beauty comes from your pen Kacy!  to youARCTIC WIND |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Lovely, lovely, lovely, lovely, LOVELY! Kacy, you may not have sat next to Van Gogh as he paints, but I have - through this and all your other Vincent poems! There is an ad here which says, "Nobody makes better tea than you and Five Roses" - well, nobody does Vincent van Gogh like you, Kacy! Whenever I see a Vincent poem title of yours, Kacy, my heart lifts up, and I can't wait to dive into it. Owl |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
LOL... Shaking head ruefully... I had no trouble recognizing this artist from your words... *G* I fell for my ex when I saw the reproduction he'd painted of Van Gogh's sunflowers... I really should have bought a print. LOL What do 16 year olds know? LOL Beautiful write!! |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
another fine tribute to van Gogh and Spring! applause!! |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
your fine tribute and deep love for those lanky flowers stands right besides the great artist's own masterpiece |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Arctic, Diana, Bruce, Ruth, Mish Thank you for hanging out in my dream garden and awaiting earth canvas. Arctic, glad you enjoyed this offering. Owlie, I'll save you some power seeds.  Bruce, thanks for the applause, but real credit goes to Vincent and Mother Nature's bountiful beauties, the sunflowers. Suthern, those sunflowers are powerful! Mish, what a generous comment! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I absolutely adore this! Van Gogh's sunflower paintings appeal to this Leo artist! Mind you, compared to Vincent's ~ my art is most assuredly lacking! ~ It's more like finger-painting!  Love you word art, Kacy! You paint a picture with words as well as Van Gogh did with a paintbrush!  Linda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Linda, your brush artwork is as delightful as your poetry! Thank you so much for reading me, and for all your kind words. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo dear Kacy, We used to have a big old sunflower in the back yard when I was a kid growing up in Altoona, PA. I used to love to eat the seeds. Love Bobby |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yes, Bobby, sunflower seeds are yummy, and nutritious as well as beautiful. |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
Dear Kacy I would just love to sit in your garden with you and admire those sunflowers but I'm afraid that is not possible. You wrote a lovely poem Kacy. love Lindsay |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
"healing power of the sunflower... in my van Gogh Garden." GREAT lines! renewed applause for this 'write'!! |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Kacy, I love how the sunflowers face their cheerful faces to the sun. You make me smile as you embrace nature and art. I love this. Alison |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Deeply enjoyable, dear Kacy! I do believe Vincent sits with you when you write to him. Love and sunny hugs. Margherita |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Kacy- as usual, you shame those of us with lesser talents. This is an absolutely exquisite write. Thank you for sharing it with us. But this one goes to eleven... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kacy...Vincent...his sunflowers are one of my favorites but can't hold a candle to the real thing. Wonder, colors this poem yellow. (my father's name was Vincent) |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
*big smile* |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You do van Gogh and sunflowers proud. Kacy, Ida |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
No, dear Ringo....you just don't visit often Pips enough! Thanks everyone! Today it was just cool gloomy cloudy here, but some other poor folks had winter again! Whatever weather comes, smile and be glad you can experience it. I'm tossing 'mental' sunflowers to each of you until the real ones stand tall. |
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