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Poem Of The Day 7/19/23

Van Gogh Monoku Poetry Contest

^{Irises by Vincent Van Gogh}

Irises POTD

an asylum's garden~irises full of life without tragedy

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 8/2/2023 7:40:00 AM

Awesomeness Anaya! Congrats on all your honored kudos! Very worthy! :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 8/3/2023 4:54:00 PM

Thank you, Linda!

Len Gasun

Date: 7/24/2023 5:55:00 AM

One of my favorite painters is Van Gogh. You've written an excellent monoku for his "Irises Painting' my dear poet friend Anaya. I love your monoku. Belated huge congrats on your win on poet DD's contest and POTD! Cheers! Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/24/2023 9:35:00 AM

Thank you, Len! I value your kind comment, and I am happy that you enjoyed! xhugs

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/23/2023 3:00:00 PM

This one is a lovely work of his. I enjoy the colors and the detail which he captured. Thanks for sharing it and for visiting my page. Sara

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/24/2023 9:31:00 AM

The painting was the one, that inspired me, Sara. I enjoy your work.

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 7/23/2023 7:30:00 AM

a monoku that perfectly complements the painting; van gogh is a favourite of mine..thanks for reading and commenting on my work :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/23/2023 12:10:00 PM

Charlotte, thank you, I enjoy your work. "Luminous wings flickering like tentative candle flames or a breeze ballet of cardinal crocus flames" from your Cardinal Rose! :D

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 7/22/2023 3:16:00 AM

Amazing write. Love it. Congrats on POTD. Love, Gina

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/22/2023 4:47:00 PM

Thank you, Gina! xhugs

Valsa George

Date: 7/21/2023 9:13:00 AM

Back to you to congratulate you on your podium win Anaya ! Well deserved.

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/22/2023 4:47:00 PM

Thank you, Valsa!

Charles Messina

Date: 7/21/2023 12:16:00 AM

Wonderful monoku, Anaya. Belated Congrats on POTD. Hugs Charlie

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/22/2023 4:48:00 PM

Thank you, Charlie! Warmest hugs.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/21/2023 12:07:00 AM

Yes, full of life. A very beautiful writing. Congratulations!

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/22/2023 4:46:00 PM

Thank you, Christuraj!

Eve Roper

Date: 7/20/2023 4:16:00 PM

Back with an awesome congratulations on your win.

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/20/2023 7:21:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. I am honored to here from you! :D

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/20/2023 11:47:00 AM

Anaya, so sorry I missed this floral gem blooming in the depth of multi-layered meaning. Congratulations on your POTD! Blessings! Well deserved honor! Excellent monoku that says so much in seventeen syllables!

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/20/2023 2:50:00 PM

Thank you, Sam! It's nice to see you today. I was just at your Munch winner, beautiful poetry.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/20/2023 11:43:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Anaya :) - This was my favorite… and it should have been at the TOP of the winners list… - hugs

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/20/2023 1:22:00 PM

Anne-Lise awe, I didn't make the cut on her last three contests [Munch] and I really thought I did well. Thank you, so many good ones-like your Irsises it's difficult to choose! Xhugsx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/20/2023 5:22:00 AM

Sorry I missed this beauty that dances with Hope, Fantastic job. Congratulations Panagiota

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/20/2023 1:09:00 PM

Hi Pangie, it's so good to see you! Thank you!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 7/19/2023 7:47:00 PM

"irises, full of life without tragedy." This caught my attention right away. There's beauty in this moment, and you express it with elegance and grace. Congratulations Anaya, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 7:56:00 PM

Thank you, Brandy! this was one of his last in 1889-1890 his death. I'm glad you took it to heart. xhugsx ;D

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 7/19/2023 7:43:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD, Dear Poet. I am very much interested in Van Gogh's paintings and his life - your Monoku is excellent! Best wishes ~ Mala

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 7:53:00 PM

Thank you, Malabika! There are plenty of documentaries about Van Gogh some suggested right here below. xWarm hugsx

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/19/2023 6:16:00 PM

For Victor Buhagiar The Maltese Falcon. There is poem I came across with your name on it, literally It's called "Sorrow" dedicated to Victor Buhagiar by Arthur Vaso 12/4/18 “Victor Buhagiar" also by Arthur Vaso...Hope you are doing well, Victor. ~I Am Anaya

Mark Toney

Date: 7/19/2023 5:50:00 PM

Excellent monoku, Anaya. Congratulations on Poem of the Day!

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 6:17:00 PM

Thank you, Mark! I'm honored!

Arlo Parker

Date: 7/19/2023 3:21:00 PM

Striking painting for a striking monoku. POTD congrats. ;o)

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 3:52:00 PM

:) Thank you, Arlo!

Constance La France

Date: 7/19/2023 2:46:00 PM

Anaya, very nice and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor !

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 3:51:00 PM

Thank you, Constance!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/19/2023 2:09:00 PM

Congratulations, Anaya, on POTD! Great contrast.

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 3:49:00 PM

Thank you, Kim!

John Watt

Date: 7/19/2023 12:37:00 PM

IAA, the Irises at the Getty museum is one of my all-time favorite paintings (I have a poster of it hanging at my workplace). You compassionately get to the heart of this work of art (and the artist) with this monoku. I recommend the film "Loving Vincent" to any who have affection for Van Gogh and his art... it is simply breathtaking. Congrats for your POTD my friend, and best wishes in the contest ~ John

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 3:11:00 PM

https://youtu.be/QE9Q_7bfHsM ...This is a link to the fully painted feature film (how it was made) 94 of Vincent's paintings were used. "Loving Vincent"

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 1:28:00 PM

I had this print on my wall years ago and is still my first choice of a bit of happiness. Thank you, John for the kind comment... I will check it out. Vincent is an artist who we have much compassion. Thank you, John! xhugsx

John Watt
Date: 7/19/2023 12:42:00 PM

P.S. to other readers: If you come from the Poem Of The Day link, you can't see the image, but if you go to I Am Anaya's page and click on the poem title, you can

Speaks Volumes

Date: 7/19/2023 11:44:00 AM

Back with congrats. See I told you it should be POTD !!!

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 12:09:00 PM

Aha, it was you S.V. I have to thank for that and all of your awesome knowledge about Vincent! I loved “At Eternity's Gate” biographical drama film about the final years of painter Vincent van Gogh's life. The film dramatizes the controversial theory put forward by van Gogh biographers. He sketches his ear before he cuts it off. William Dafoe plays Vincent. https://youtu.be/RYjBXyJu-ME

Eve Roper

Date: 7/19/2023 11:40:00 AM

I love this, the image of the artist and the style life he was painting. Congratulations on POTD

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 12:17:00 PM

btw Eve - your book is on its way!

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 12:16:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. Throughout his torments and suffering from audio hallucinations, this was one of his last in 1889-1890 his death.

Jim Slaughter

Date: 7/19/2023 11:26:00 AM

Very nice, Anaya...and very ironic considering Vincent's life was anything but. His "Sunflowers" is my favorite, but "Irises" is in the running.

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 11:29:00 AM

Hi Jim, same here, v.v. Sunflowers my second, so many! I didn't know about the Skeletons until I saw Unseeking Seekers! lol Have a nice Day!

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 11:27:00 AM

BTW-YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THE PAINTING 'IRISES' just click on the link above...AND IF YOU LOOK CLOSELY YOU CAN SEE 'VINCENT' It's how he signed all of his paintings!

Robert Gorelick

Date: 7/19/2023 10:23:00 AM

You express simply and eloquently the brilliant offering of this lost, careworn and misunderstood artist of unfathomable depth and sensibility, whose paintings resonate through the ages. Well done, congratulations on POTD! Robert

I Am Anaya
Date: 7/19/2023 10:49:00 AM

The man of words, Robert it's good to see you. Vincent van Gogh is an artist we all know. We share love for his beautiful work. Thank you for the encouragement and congrats! :)