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On Starry Nights

What of a starry, starry sky that bids our wishes travel high Swirling yellow blinking wonders erasing thoughts of all past blunders Silhouettes of living forms witness the nights of whimsy norms Above the city stars casts their spells and traveling lights become wishing wells Where do our wishes go come morn when from night’s sky the stars are torn Will they land tumbling on rolling hills or on a church steeple… hopeful still What of these starry, starry nights? Vincent Van Gogh, in paint, gives life ©Debra Squyres 2015/01/03

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Date: 2/15/2015 10:56:00 PM
Debra, CONGRATULATIONS, on your awesome 12 liner Ekphrasis WIN! :) SKAT
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Date: 2/10/2015 12:09:00 PM
O I love the paintings of Vincent. Congratulation on win Debra.Love
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Date: 2/9/2015 12:34:00 AM
you did justice to van Gogh's timeless art with your fascinating write.. big congrats on your win!
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Date: 2/8/2015 4:45:00 PM
Madness, alcoholism, ocular migraines the poor soul had them all & if he didn't we never have the beauty of his art! Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
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Date: 2/7/2015 3:17:00 PM
simply stunning Debra - I am now humming that wonderful track too - so double enjoyment for me:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 1/5/2015 3:59:00 PM
You've painted your own masterpiece with poetic grace. May the stars land right in your heart and take their eternal place. Andrea is right. You have written a couple beauty's here. Keep it tuned. :) Peace. :)
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Date: 1/4/2015 3:00:00 PM
Van Gogh did a very interesting painting in that one and your describe it very well..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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Date: 1/4/2015 6:23:00 AM
- Dear Debra - thanks for this really beautiful poem from you (7+) - Enjoy reading it! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/3/2015 9:36:00 PM
I am a Van Gogh lover, especially "Starry, Starry Night!" This excellent piece is such a tribute to Vincent. I love the remarkable imagery and congratulate you on the beauty and flow of this write! Bravo. Pandita.
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Date: 1/3/2015 10:25:00 PM
Thank you, Pandita !!
Date: 1/3/2015 8:35:00 PM
oh my, another beauty, Gosh, I am at my wit's end how to do this challenge. you were wise to stick with the same artwork that he used!! you did a very good job of it . I can't believe I had never faved you yet, so I'm doing it NOW!!!
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Date: 1/3/2015 9:03:00 PM
I think, looking back at the challenge parameters, that I've went over the line limit of 12. I've always enjoyed the painting and it's movement. Mine doesn't compare with Ricks.. which is fabulous. Honored to be a favorite poet of yours... you've been on my fav list for some time now.
Date: 1/3/2015 4:02:00 PM
I love this one; especially the mention of Van Gogh; starry nights do have a way of reminding us of his art.
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Date: 1/3/2015 3:24:00 PM
I really did enjoy this little read. Such a charming poem! :) john.
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