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Sunflowers

Sunflowers Sunlight dwelling Lemon table clothe of cotton Rising out from its golden urn With colors so fluid they turn The eye of the viewer Citrus orange the color of marigolds Hang sweetly from where they gleam so bold Sunflower a symbol of sun and religion in the past Their tall stalks cut from the garden placed in a glass Here his brush stroked an impression so vivid and true From the freshness of its beginning To its bittersweet wilted end we view Inspired by Vincent W. Van Gogh http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/paintingflowers/paintings/sunflowers_van_gogh.shtml

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 12/19/2008 9:23:00 AM
I know this painting and your have captured exactly as I see it. Congratulations on your win, dear Laura.
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Date: 11/5/2008 12:06:00 AM
Laura - Congratulations on this wonderful poetry placing in Brian's contest - God Bless
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Date: 11/4/2008 5:50:00 PM
Another lovely write by you, Laura! Congratulations! The poem shines, as does this painting! ...Love, Carrie
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Date: 11/4/2008 1:44:00 PM
The creative imagery conveys your thoughts well in this poem. Congratulations on having it selected as one of the winners in Brian's contest. Keep up the good writing. I wish you continued success. Karen
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Date: 11/4/2008 7:18:00 AM
Congratulations Laura on your win in Brian's contest! Truly a beautiful write. Love, Shar
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Date: 10/25/2008 6:16:00 AM
Oh such a wonderful picture you have painted with your words! So beautifully expressed! Well done Laura, good luck! Love, Shar
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Date: 10/25/2008 3:26:00 AM
Very real, I can see it now, bright and beautiful. :) love Kristin
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Date: 10/24/2008 9:20:00 PM
Lemon table clothe of cotton Rising out from it golden urn love it-poetry in motion and thanks for your comments too!
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Date: 10/24/2008 6:11:00 PM
Very nice Laura excellent write. You really brought those colors out with your words. Please comment on my I still love you son Thank you Michael
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Date: 10/24/2008 5:52:00 PM
I love the vivid colors of the Van Gogh painting, and I love the vivid sound of your lovely poem! Nicely done, Laura! ~ Carrie
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