On Starry Nights

What of a starry, starry sky
that bids our wishes travel high
Swirling yellow blinking wonders
erasing thoughts of all past blunders

Silhouettes of living forms
witness the nights of whimsy norms
Above the city stars casts their spells
and traveling lights become wishing wells

Where do our wishes go come morn
when from night’s sky the stars are torn  
Will they land tumbling on rolling hills
 or on a church steeple… hopeful still

What of these starry, starry nights?
Vincent Van Gogh, in paint, gives life
 
©Debra Squyres
2015/01/03
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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February 15, 2015 at 10:56 PM
Debra, CONGRATULATIONS, on your awesome 12 liner Ekphrasis WIN! :) SKAT
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February 10, 2015 at 12:09 PM
O I love the paintings of Vincent. Congratulation on win Debra.Love
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February 9, 2015 at 12:34 AM
you did justice to van Gogh's timeless art with your fascinating write.. big congrats on your win!
Guzzi Avatar
February 8, 2015 at 4:45 PM
Madness, alcoholism, ocular migraines the poor soul had them all & if he didn't we never have the beauty of his art! Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
Allison Avatar
February 7, 2015 at 3:17 PM
simply stunning Debra - I am now humming that wonderful track too - so double enjoyment for me:-) hugs jan xx
Johnson Avatar
January 5, 2015 at 3:59 PM
You've painted your own masterpiece with poetic grace. May the stars land right in your heart and take their eternal place. Andrea is right. You have written a couple beauty's here. Keep it tuned. :) Peace. :)
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January 4, 2015 at 3:00 PM
Van Gogh did a very interesting painting in that one and your describe it very well..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
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January 4, 2015 at 6:23 AM
- Dear Debra - thanks for this really beautiful poem from you (7+) - Enjoy reading it! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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January 3, 2015 at 9:36 PM
I am a Van Gogh lover, especially "Starry, Starry Night!" This excellent piece is such a tribute to Vincent. I love the remarkable imagery and congratulate you on the beauty and flow of this write! Bravo. Pandita.
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January 3, 2015 at 10:25 PM
Thank you, Pandita !!
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January 3, 2015 at 8:35 PM
oh my, another beauty, Gosh, I am at my wit's end how to do this challenge. you were wise to stick with the same artwork that he used!! you did a very good job of it . I can't believe I had never faved you yet, so I'm doing it NOW!!!
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January 3, 2015 at 9:03 PM
I think, looking back at the challenge parameters, that I've went over the line limit of 12. I've always enjoyed the painting and it's movement. Mine doesn't compare with Ricks.. which is fabulous. Honored to be a favorite poet of yours... you've been on my fav list for some time now.
Kiser Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 4:02 PM
I love this one; especially the mention of Van Gogh; starry nights do have a way of reminding us of his art.
Fleming Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 3:24 PM
I really did enjoy this little read. Such a charming poem! :) john.
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