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orchidlike delicate petals ~ oozing in shades of teal and admiral are like dancing ballerinas hailing for the first kiss of rain whilst flaxen and golden grasses are softly cascading honey flowing where your footsteps go. ochre and mustard hues from afar dance in unison with the luminous leaves of verdun and chateau like hands of the chosen~ praising the Omnipotent 21 March 2021 Notes:Irises is one of several paintings of irises by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh . He started painting Irises within a week of entering the asylum, in May 1889, working from nature in the hospital garden.In 1987, it became the most expensive painting ever sold, setting a record which stood for two and a half years. ( Photo and info credits to Wikipedia)

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Date: 3/23/2021 5:41:00 AM
Congratulations, Dear Friend, on your top win in Brian's Contest. It is an absolutely stunning poem - on a very famous painting. We are also fortunate to learn about the painting of Van Gogh. This series of yours is an exceptional one. Love ~ Mala
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