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Vincent van Gogh: Pair of Old  shoes 1886. If he was not painting the life and labor of the peasants anymore, they were not forgotten and perhaps his famous series of boots and shoes helped call them to mind. This pair of two left boots has provoked much speculation into their meaning.

Vincent van Gogh: Pair of Old shoes 1886

- Pair of Two Left Boots -

Shoes spotted and worn
A work of art reflects life
Seeking emotions








  31.07.2017
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Date: 8/2/2017 7:16:00 AM
Conjures up memories of dancing with a teenager with' two left feet', who must surely have needed then your two left boots. Emotional memories evoked on this brilliant Senyru dear Anne-Lise. Thanks for that...Maria xxx
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Date: 8/2/2017 8:42:00 AM
:))) fun ... he may never learned to dance, Maria :))) - Many thanks for your visit and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 8/2/2017 3:43:00 AM
Has that ever happened to you? It happened to me. I bought a beautiful pair of shoes in Europe and when I got home I found out they were both for the right foot. No way to exchange them. I won't let that happen again! I enjoyed your poem Anne-Lise. Have a great day! ; )
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Date: 8/2/2017 8:40:00 AM
- No, it has never happened to me Connie :) - Many thanks for your visit and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 8/2/2017 1:38:00 AM
A piece of art my friend, Anne-Lise. Sorry yesterday was away! Hugs!
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Date: 8/2/2017 3:04:00 AM
- Many thanks for your visit and your comments, Demetrios :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 8/1/2017 12:57:00 PM
Excellent Senryu. Enjoyed it immensely. It rings of truth.
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Date: 8/1/2017 1:04:00 PM
- Many thanks for your visit and your great comments, Frank :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 8/1/2017 10:58:00 AM
Hello Dear Anne-Lise, A Senryu with a powerful message for sure. The posted two-left worn boots highlight this message even more!! Excellent Work!! Cheers and Best, Gary
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Date: 8/1/2017 11:53:00 AM
- Gary, many thanks for your visit and your lovely comments :) - Always a pleasure to see you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 8/1/2017 9:33:00 AM
Nice one, Anne-lise:) emotional indeed:)
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Date: 8/1/2017 11:51:00 AM
- Many thanks for friendly visits and lovely comments, Jo :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 8/1/2017 8:09:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your work..I enjoyed the art as well..Poetry and art can come from any item, emotion, place, or time in our lives..Thanks for dropping by..I appreciate the comment...Sara
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Date: 8/1/2017 8:18:00 AM
- Glad you enjoy my poem today, Sara :) - Many thanks :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 8/1/2017 6:51:00 AM
Well, I have a few of those spotted and worn out shoes that I won't give up, and it's they have a lot to say...Thanks for sharing...Have a Sunshiny day
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Date: 8/1/2017 7:51:00 AM
- The old ones are the best, Arturo - Many thanks for your visit and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 7/31/2017 10:01:00 PM
The Senryu is perfect, the painting marvelous ~*
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Date: 8/1/2017 3:56:00 AM
- Many thanks for your visit and your comments, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 7/31/2017 6:39:00 PM
what a fabulous pic that inspired you Anne lise - so many interpretations of your poem and title:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 8/1/2017 3:56:00 AM
- Jan, many thanks for your visit and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 7/31/2017 5:13:00 PM
Spotted, no balance, yet a ray of light :)
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Date: 8/1/2017 3:55:00 AM
- Many thanks for your visit and your comments, Kim :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 7/31/2017 3:59:00 PM
Love the last line Anne...wonderful write
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Date: 8/1/2017 3:55:00 AM
- Joseph, many thanks for your visit and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 7/31/2017 2:31:00 PM
This is a great one Sunshine. It goes so well with the photo. :)
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Date: 7/31/2017 2:45:00 PM
- Many thanks for your visit and your comments, Heidi :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 7/31/2017 2:14:00 PM
Beautiful thoughts with an amazing painting
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Date: 7/31/2017 2:45:00 PM
- Tim, many thanks for your visit and your comments :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 7/31/2017 9:07:00 AM
Nice haiku for the image, Anne-Lise..
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Date: 7/31/2017 12:01:00 PM
- S.O., many thanks for your visit and your comments :) - Always a pleasure to see you - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 7/31/2017 8:54:00 AM
Wow Anne-Lise, you have surely written a fabulous Senryu (that's what this one is)! I truly enjoyed reading this gem of a stunning poem my friend! You have encapsulated emotions within this lovely write, brilliantly written exemplary poem! Great Work!!
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 7/31/2017 11:19:00 AM
- Many thanks, Russell - I greatly appreciate your explanation :)
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Russell Sivey
Date: 7/31/2017 9:33:00 AM
Yes, the format of the Senryu is the same as a Haiku, just the subject matter is different. Haiku is focused on nature and the elements thereof onto us, but Senryu focuses on the lives of people and pretty much anything else besides nature! Great Work A-L!!
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Date: 7/31/2017 9:15:00 AM
- Has Senryu 5,7,5 syllables ? - Many thanks for your visit and your comments, Russell :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Date: 7/31/2017 8:26:00 AM
Lovely haiku! Anne-Lise! By the picture, methinks he favoured his left leg too! Enjoy your day in Norway!
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Date: 7/31/2017 11:57:00 AM
- Maybe he was left-handed :))) - Another rainy day, in Norway :) - Many thanks for your visit and your comments, W.W. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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