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Notes: Café Terrace at Night" is more than a visual representation of a scene; it is a portal into Van Gogh's inner thoughts and emotional landscape. The café itself takes on a symbolic role as a place of gathering, reflection, and solitude. Source: www.1st-art-gallery.com

11 January 2025

Stir my moonlight coffee
with your freshly dipped brush
in bright  yellow ochre ~
I will not complain.

Sprinkle pigments from 
from your pallets 
on my unflavoured coffee~
I will not complain.

Even when
your indigo eyes
spill Prussian blue 
to veil my night sky~
I will not complain.

Come sit with me
share this coloured coffee
on this  café terrace 
where unfinished canvases
lean on metaphoric walls,
where  unwritten poems
bathe beneath starry nights.

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Joel Hawksley

Date: 2/11/2025 10:52:00 AM

"Ekphrasis on Cafe Terrace at Night - POTD" is a delightful and imaginative poem. You've successfully captured the essence of Van Gogh's painting while adding your own unique voice and perspective. The playful tone, the vivid imagery, and the sense of shared creativity make this poem a truly enjoyable read.

JCB Brul
Date: 2/12/2025 3:56:00 AM

Thank you, Joel for your profound feedback.Stay blessed. ^__^

Gary Radice

Date: 2/1/2025 12:40:00 AM

I love your ekphrasis and the painting. A belated congratulations on POTD. I sense the painting could well be a nod to The Last Supper (Jesus standing before his disciples and Judas leaving through the door) Cheers - Gary

JCB Brul
Date: 2/12/2025 3:55:00 AM

Thank you, Gary. Stay blessed. ^___^

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/16/2025 3:22:00 PM

Vivid imagery, superb personification in this piece~~well deserving of the honor, POTD! Janice

JCB Brul
Date: 2/12/2025 3:54:00 AM

Thank you, dear Janice. ^___^

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 1/14/2025 9:56:00 PM

coffee terrace, crowded there with many strangers but everyone feels loneliness! - (inspired) nice to read you. congrats on potd

JCB Brul
Date: 2/12/2025 3:54:00 AM

Thank you Mahtab. Blessings.^__^

Deb M

Date: 1/14/2025 2:45:00 PM

Incredibly colourfully perfect JCB…..a beautiful tantalizing poem….l want to be there with latte in hand ha! Biggest Congratulations on POTD my friend! Debx

JCB Brul
Date: 2/12/2025 3:54:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. I would love to share a coffee moment with you.Stay warm. ^__^

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 1/14/2025 10:59:00 AM

Dear Jcb! Congratulations of POTD! I thought as I read this, what a mesmerizing tribute to Van Gogh's Café Terrace at Night, capturing its essence with a beautiful blend of colors and emotions. He would be proud of you as we are! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

JCB Brul
Date: 2/12/2025 3:52:00 AM

Thank you, Daniel. Winter Blessings, too. ^__^

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/13/2025 9:29:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. What a wonderful write/picture. I enjoy Van Gogh's work. Hope you are OK... Have a very blessed day/week...........................

JCB Brul
Date: 1/13/2025 11:50:00 PM

Thank you sweet Paula. Stay blessed.^__^

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/13/2025 8:08:00 AM

Back with congrats on POTD!

JCB Brul
Date: 1/13/2025 11:49:00 PM

Thank you Kim for your invaluable constant support. I am overjoyed. ^__^

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/13/2025 12:14:00 AM

Wow so perfect Congratulations.. Pangie

JCB Brul
Date: 1/13/2025 11:48:00 PM

Thank you Pangie. Your presence delights me.^__^

Valsa George

Date: 1/12/2025 7:30:00 PM

Wow, so beautiful! Dear Jez, I love your interpretation of Van Gogh's painting- Cafe Terrace at Night. Also love the last stanza "where unwritten poems bathe beneath starry skies". Into my FAVE.

JCB Brul
Date: 1/13/2025 11:48:00 PM

Oh my dear Valsa, I am delighted by your fave. It's an honour to receive such a fave from an excellent poet like you. Thank you so much dear friend.^___^

Brandy Nicole

Date: 1/12/2025 5:42:00 PM

' Stir my moonlight coffee with your freshly dipped brush. ' Such a vivid image. So beautiful and elegant. You truly created a masterpiece with your words. Congratulations Jcb, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

JCB Brul
Date: 1/13/2025 11:46:00 PM

Thank you Brandy for your heartwarming visit. ^__^

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 1/12/2025 12:38:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD. I'm happy to see that this beautiful van Gogh is memoralized in a poem.

JCB Brul
Date: 1/13/2025 11:45:00 PM

Thank you Hilda. Van Gogh still rocks. ^__^

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/12/2025 10:14:00 AM

I like the colorful entree to the stark surroundings of struggling poets. Congrats on POTD, JCB.

JCB Brul
Date: 1/13/2025 11:44:00 PM

Thank you GW. ^___^

Tom Woody

Date: 1/12/2025 9:54:00 AM

Who could refuse such an invitation? Enjoy your special day JCB

JCB Brul
Date: 1/13/2025 11:44:00 PM

Thank you Tom, let's have some! ^__^

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/12/2025 9:21:00 AM

Dear Jcb, I'm so pleased to return with my heartiest congratulations to you for receiving POTD honors. Your beautiful poem is truly worthy of this esteemed recognition. Enjoy the day and the accolades my wonderful poet friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

JCB Brul
Date: 1/13/2025 11:43:00 PM

Thank you my dear friend. You are always an inspiration to a beginner like me.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/12/2025 7:50:00 AM

"unwritten poems bathe beneath starry nights" - highly poetic. The refrain "I will not complain" lovingly and passionately compains. Beautifully written, Congratulations!

JCB Brul
Date: 1/13/2025 11:42:00 PM

Thank you CA. ^__^

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/12/2025 7:09:00 AM

Congratulations on your very descriptive winner. Way to go. Sara K

JCB Brul
Date: 1/13/2025 11:42:00 PM

Thank you Sara. ^___^

Paul Bell

Date: 1/12/2025 6:08:00 AM

Who knew coffee could be so intoxicating. Two please. Congrats on, coffeee of the day, oh, and POTD.

JCB Brul
Date: 1/12/2025 7:05:00 AM

Thank you Paul. Coffee is really magical! ^___^

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/12/2025 4:09:00 AM

JCB, wonderfully creative, congratulations on POTD.

JCB Brul
Date: 1/12/2025 7:04:00 AM

Thank you Tania. ^__^

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/12/2025 2:55:00 AM

- A wonderful time to enjoy the night and the coffee... congratulations on your p.o.t.d.,Jcb :) - hugs

JCB Brul
Date: 1/12/2025 7:04:00 AM

Thank you Sunshine Smile. ^___^

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 1/12/2025 2:37:00 AM

A excellent Ekphrasis on the painting by Van Gogh. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

JCB Brul
Date: 1/12/2025 7:03:00 AM

Thank you Beryl. I appreciate your visit and appreciation. ^__^

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/12/2025 1:12:00 AM

Enjoyed your ekphrasis JCB, it's an uplifting verse, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom

JCB Brul
Date: 1/12/2025 7:03:00 AM

Thank you Tom, your are always the first to greet a congratulatory words on POTDs. Stay sweet! ^___^

Silent One

Date: 1/11/2025 12:20:00 PM

A vivid ekphrasis, i love how your poem poem is like a tender meditation on the act of creation and the shared experience of life, seen through the lens of art and companionship. It shows an acceptance of whatever the other person brings—whether it’s colour, darkness, or imperfection, creating an atmosphere of openness and trust. The blending of the everyday coffee with the creative process painting, writing elevates the simple act of sharing a moment into something deeper and more meaningful.

JCB Brul
Date: 1/12/2025 7:01:00 AM

Thank you SO. Your inspiring feedback takes me to a new height.

Ink Empress

Date: 1/11/2025 11:43:00 AM

Dear poetic soul, i love van gogh and his art and his lifestory is truly inspiring and touching. Youv written a very unique and moving take on the artwork youv picked here. I love especially your opening with “ stir my moonlight coffee” and how youv said “ i will not complain” and then how youv made your words flow and how youv written the ending really stood out for me! “ where unfinished canvases lean on metaphoric walls, where unwritten poems bathe beneath starry nights.” So clever of you to mention also “ starry nights” love that! A fave definitely for me this is! Congratulations on your win in brians contest too. Sending you light always

JCB Brul
Date: 1/12/2025 6:59:00 AM

Oh, Ink your heartwarming feedback delighted me more than a cup of coffee can do. Thank you so much. And for the fave, I am greatly honoured. ^___^

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/11/2025 9:09:00 AM

Dear Jcb, my poet friend, I adore both your creative interpretation of Terrace at Night and the vivid painting itself. A thoughtful, soulful introspection. I especially love "where unwritten poems/bathe beneath starry nights" - I would love to share in "this coloured coffee/in this café terrace" with both you and Van Gogh :) I appreciate your poet's note as well. Warmest wishes, dear creative friend.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 1/12/2025 9:13:00 AM

Indeed, it would be wonderful to sip and chit chat :)

JCB Brul
Date: 1/12/2025 6:58:00 AM

I would love to sit in that café with you my dear friend and listen to your poetic journey as we sip our coffee choice. Thank you for your uplifting words. ^___^