Cecil Hickman Poet Choka

Her Gentle Peace (Choka)

Orange stained cheeks, she seeks.
Peace in heart, pain to depart,
Darkness near, not from the night,
Then taking first bite,
Gracefully falling asleep,
Her gentle peace, she will keep.




Vincent Van Gogh’s “Child with orange”

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John Freeman October 5, 2009 at 8:29 AM This is a beautiful job you have done bringing Vincent Van Gogh's "Child with Orange" to vivid light Cecil. Good job, Sincerely, Moses

Sara Kendrick October 4, 2009 at 11:21 PM Beautifully done. I don't remember this work and will have to look it up. Keep writing. Sara

October 4, 2009 at 12:38 PM I like the serenity of this poem. Nice use of imagery. Good luck in the contest. Keep on writing. Karen

Carolyn Devonshire October 1, 2009 at 9:01 AM I must bow to the master, Cecil. This is such a brilliant take on the Van Gogh painting. Isn't it wonderful how much inspiration we can receive from works of art. Excellent work, dear friend! Love, Carolyn