Corinne Curcio Poet Choka

A Pair of Shoes

Sturdy striding shoes
You searched for resplendent hues
Among common folk
Vincent, did you know
That the kingdom of heaven
Flowed from your paintbrush? 



Based on the painting "A Pair of Shoes"  - Written for Abe Lopez's "Van Gogh's Van Goghs" 
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Sue Mason October 11, 2009 at 12:18 PM Congratulations on your win in Abe's contest, Corinne !!

Brandee Augustus October 8, 2009 at 12:50 PM I think a lot of people would like to ask him that question. I don't think he knew though. I really like that you put a question in your choka. I've never seen that before. It flows nicely. Congratulations on placing in the contest!

James Fraser October 8, 2009 at 10:14 AM Terrific write Corinne, congratulations on your fifth placing in Abe's contest >> James

Barbara Gorelick October 8, 2009 at 9:18 AM what a clever write...you are GOOD. Congrats on your fine win. BG

Carrie Richards October 8, 2009 at 7:51 AM What a wonderful twist in the contest and a great winning poem!! ~ Congrats!~ Carrie

Carol Sunshine Brown October 8, 2009 at 3:19 AM Congratulations on your win in Abe's contest Corinne. Love, Carol

Elaine George October 7, 2009 at 11:54 PM Dear Connie, This is a Magnificent Choka. Congratulations on your win in Abe's Contest. Love, Lainie

Carolyn Devonshire October 7, 2009 at 9:44 PM I was so glad to see your success with your poem in the contest! Great work, Corinne! Love, Carolyn

Raul Moreno October 7, 2009 at 8:26 PM Corinne, congrats on your success in Abe's contest...Raul

Carolyn Devonshire September 12, 2009 at 7:53 PM What a lovely interpretation of Van Gogh's painting. He is one of my favorite artists and I love the way he used color in "resplendent hues." I think he died not realizing how much his work would be valued posthumously. Sad, isn't it? Thanks for sharing this lovely poem. Love, Carolyn

Abe Lopez September 12, 2009 at 6:05 PM thanks for supporting my contest corinne!!!!

James Marshall Goff September 12, 2009 at 6:02 PM gorgeous choka! Corinne!...jim

Carrie Richards September 12, 2009 at 5:33 PM I love the unusual twist to your entry!! Excellent writing, Corinne!! ~ Carrie