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this image of Van Gogh's painting, Old Tower at Sunset was the inspriation for this poem

OLD TOWER AT SUNSET

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her gaze pinned on that crumbling silhouette~
ribs of stone gnawed by centuries
as violet bleeds through the parapets

12th grademeaningfulverse

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Line Gauthier

November 14, 2025 at 8:46 AM

You captured very well th eessence of this painting and brought this silhouette to life, Sara. Beautiful ~

sara Etgen-Baker

November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM

many thanks, Line!

Sara Kendrick

November 13, 2025 at 3:32 AM

I really like the art by Van Gogh and the work you wrote to describe it in your own words. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K

sara Etgen-Baker

November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM

thank you, kindly, Sara K. I grew up surrounded by reprints of VanGogh art. Enjoy your week, SAra B

Sotto Poet

November 13, 2025 at 2:03 AM

Your poem carries a sharp clarity, and the structure is both concise and filled with strength. Well accomplished, dear Sara.

sara Etgen-Baker

November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM

thank you, dear Sotto. I appreciate your encouraging comments. Texas hugs, Sara

William Kelii Kekaula

November 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM

This was painted in the 19th century in Holland. He originally titled The Old Tower in the Fields, with a Dutch woman in the foreground. My 71 art class studies, Van Gogh and Renoir, were among my faves.

sara Etgen-Baker

November 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM

thanks for sharing the information, William. My favorites are VanGogh and Monet. Enjoy your week, SAra