Andrea Dietrich Poet Ekphrasis

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On Vincent’s Starry Night

#10 on top 100 recent  poems as of June 30, 2025

I see a dark cypress 
towering in front of me
and behind it is a village
   The tiny town  
is wrapped in blue -
the blue of a night 
that captures my imagination

a saffron crescent moon
   and stars like balls
of miniature suns citrine-spiraled  
           wink at me
through yellow curly cues
  I want to swirl with them
through the sky
  which is water-color whorled

a steeple church
and houses sapphire-hued
   sit ensconced beneath
        undulating hills

fed by comfort -
    I wish to snuggle
inside this scene
    with Vincent’s stars
 dancing in the vortex
of my slumbering mind

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MOHIT MITRA June 27, 2026 at 9:04 PM **Where Dreaming Worlds Begin** Some poets do not merely see the world, but kindle realms unseen, They draw from silent chambers where forgotten visions lie; Their thoughts become the rivers through a landscape yet ungreen, And teach the sleeping stars new languages of the sky. For every true imagination surpasses mortal idea, It gathers dust and darkness, then returns them clothed in light; And in that rare dominion where such wonders breathe, Andrea, My own awakened spirit finds thy vision’s twin in flight. MOHIT MITRA June 28, 2026 at 8:53 PM The diamond, in its silence, calls itself mere stone; perhaps greatness bows where lesser visions rise. I muse—whether humility claims its throne, or simplicity wears eternity’s disguise. Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2026 at 3:37 PM Gosh. Your comment to me might be more exquisite than my poem you are praising! Thanks

Joanna Daniel June 15, 2026 at 10:30 PM I have read many poems on this painting, but yours tops them all, congratulations on a trophy win:) Andrea Dietrich June 15, 2026 at 11:18 PM Wow. That makes me feel really good. Thank you

sara Etgen-Baker June 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM captivating words and construction....another stellar piece worthy of the win.

Kim Rodrigues June 10, 2026 at 7:28 AM Back with congrats, my friend! Waiting for my grandson to wrestle...so exciting!

Paige Hind June 9, 2026 at 8:46 PM lovely!!! congrats :)

Krishnanand Guptar June 8, 2026 at 8:32 AM Congratulations, dear poetess on top win with a trophy in this contest an eckphasis minutely and faithfully translated into beautiful words. That I am sure would have pleased Vincent van Gogh. Wishing you a blessed new week. Andrea Dietrich June 8, 2026 at 6:59 PM Thank you

Charmaine Chircop June 8, 2026 at 6:40 AM So glad I'm reading this beautiful poem Dear Andrea..So lovely to find some time on Ps and read you and my friends again.

Valsa George June 8, 2026 at 2:48 AM Hi Andrea, back to your poem with Congratulations on this envious trophy win. A FAVE. Andrea Dietrich June 8, 2026 at 6:59 PM Wow. Thanks.

JC Brul June 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM I have no words to describe this beauty! Congratulations on your fabulous Trophy Win..Advance congrats for a POTD for sure. A FAVE ^___^ Andrea Dietrich June 8, 2026 at 6:59 PM Thanks so much

I Am Anaya June 7, 2026 at 1:09 PM Congratulations on your win, Andrea! Starry Night is always a beautiful most inspiring for ekraphis . Loved, "I wish to snuggle....,)

Paul Marc June 7, 2026 at 12:30 PM Congratulations on your well-deserved win ~ a turbulent, swirling sky dissolving into a cosmic vortex, where the moon and sun merge into one radiant light.

Christine Watts June 6, 2026 at 5:54 PM Hi Andrea A lovely overview of Vincents painting You observed every detail with great description and feeling Nice Cheers Chris

Joanna Daniel June 6, 2026 at 6:01 AM Wonderful ekphrasis, Andrea, no one could have said it better...

Valsa George June 5, 2026 at 7:11 PM A thumbnail description of Van Gogh's Starry Night. At one glance, one can see the tree, the moon, the church and the whole of the town. Well done Andrea. Great imagery.

David Crandall June 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM I think you'd like to fly through Van Gogh's sky.

Kim Rodrigues June 5, 2026 at 11:48 AM I know what you mean!! I tried to give the Starry Night as a clue to my 20 year old granddaughter. She had no idea who Van Gogh was!! Kim Rodrigues June 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM I don’t think so! I didn’t have that impressions! Congrats on top win! Andrea Dietrich June 5, 2026 at 11:53 AM Hmmm I think my title might be making people think I never heard of this famous work. It's one of the few paintings I studied in school. Van gogh is probably one of the few artists I can name off on my ten fingers!

Ilene Bauer June 5, 2026 at 11:17 AM You’ve described this very beautifully, Andrea! I hope you’ve had the chance to see it in person, which gives a whole other level of amazement… Andrea Dietrich June 5, 2026 at 11:29 AM Thanks. If it was in Louvre or Prado in 74 I would have seen it. I love art museums.

Mike Bayles June 5, 2026 at 10:40 AM I like the line, "I want to swirl with them," where you inject yourself and your reaction into the poem. Andrea Dietrich June 5, 2026 at 11:16 AM Thanks. This kind of writing isn't really me, but a few people are trying to encourage me to write Ekphrasis.

Joseph P. DiMino June 5, 2026 at 5:48 AM Indeed, great art is spiritually stimulating. Often great art, great poetry has little to do with intelligence...and more to do with bravery, honesty -- anyone, with practice can be intelligent -- bravery requires faith not found in books.

Sotto Poet June 5, 2026 at 3:25 AM Andrea, the peaceful night is vividly described in this well-organized poem. With constant imagery, you move fluidly from describing the cypress to the town and sky. Well done