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AWARDED: FIRST PLACE


Inspired by: The Van Gogh Painting entitled:  The Shoes of Vincent Van gogh
And, Abe Lopez
Contest Name: Van Gogh's Van Goghs
 


 

 

Oh! What a journey We have walked through fields of gold And stood beneath starry nights Moon dust in our eyes specks still glowing on our tongues And in our folds and creases Do you remember? The gardens at Montmartre And those courtyards where we stayed Oh! The memories The Seashore near Saints Maries I can almost feel her breeze Do you remember? The flower beds in Holland A quilt of many colors And the poppy fields Swaying in a summer breeze Under cloudy canopy We have seen the world You and I – through Vincent’s eyes Etched forever in our souls Now we come to rest Here! at the end of the road The shoes of Vincent Van Gogh ~~~ Author: Elaine George

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 2/3/2016 10:37:00 AM
Well said and craftily illustrated. A wonderful presentation of this wonderful site. Thumbs up and a definite 7
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Elaine George
Date: 2/4/2016 4:26:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Funom. Elaine
Date: 11/21/2009 8:04:00 AM
Dear Elaine, I'm sorry I'm late with this but CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN!!!! I can't keep up with all the contests. Just wanted to add it to my other comment. Thank you for sharing your talent with us and for your ongoing encouragement. Enjoy your honor my friend. Karen
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Date: 10/16/2009 9:57:00 PM
More life to your pen ... congras on your efforts; good shooting at the contest ... your write made it with precision. Cheers! Canny.
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Date: 10/12/2009 12:45:00 PM
This is simply wonderful, Elaine! A tribute to van Gogh! Peace and love, Audrey (Ladybug12)
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Date: 10/11/2009 7:35:00 PM
Congratulations of your win Elaine. I love all the other references to Van Gogh's paintings, like the one I picked Starry Night, captured in your poem about the lonely worn out pair of shoes. We have seen the world through Vincent's eyes, that's why I love art so much. With a great painting you don't have a choice but to see it exactly the way the artist intended. Captive audience in an impressionistic worldview.
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Date: 10/11/2009 12:09:00 PM
Great write here, Elaine! Congratulations on your win in the contest!!
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Date: 10/9/2009 12:56:00 PM
Congratulations on your first place WIN with this beautiful work, Lainie! Love, Robin
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Date: 10/8/2009 6:59:00 PM
Congratualtions on your win with this beautiful write.
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Date: 10/8/2009 2:24:00 PM
Lovely concept verse! You go gal! #1 huzzah! Light & Love
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Date: 10/8/2009 12:38:00 PM
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a lovely poem! It's really soft and pretty. Congratulations on your first place win!
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Date: 10/8/2009 10:08:00 AM
Oh Wow Elaine, congratulations on your win in Abe's contest >> James
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Date: 10/8/2009 9:54:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with a fine poem
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Date: 10/8/2009 7:48:00 AM
So beautiful....what a winning poem!! Congratulations on your 1st place win, Elaine!!! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 10/8/2009 7:30:00 AM
Congrats on your success in Abe's contest Elaine.Rgds Brian
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Date: 10/8/2009 5:43:00 AM
"beautiful write, congrats on the win!!
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Date: 10/8/2009 3:13:00 AM
1st place Magnificent poem Lainie congratulations. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/7/2009 11:34:00 PM
Absolutely wonderful. Congrats on your win..Such a creative way to look at this.BG
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Date: 10/7/2009 10:12:00 PM
I can see why Abe chose this all-encompasing piece honoring Van Gogh's work for first place in his contest. It's breathtaking in so many ways. I absolutely love it. Congratulations! Hugs, Donna
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Date: 10/7/2009 9:32:00 PM
A first-place ranking for first-class writing! Congrats, Lainie! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 10/7/2009 8:33:00 PM
congrats on winning first with this write. Sue Mason called it correctly .... I just couldn't get passed the Idea of his shoes recalling his life through their conversation, as he finished their final resting place with another brush stroke.....awsome!!!!!! :-)
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Date: 10/7/2009 8:21:00 PM
Elaine, congrats on first place in Abe's contest...Raul
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Date: 9/25/2009 4:36:00 PM
This was another great read. You could feel a real passion for Van Gogh's work springing up from the screen. Saw some Van Gogh paintings in London recently and this made me think back to them
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Date: 9/17/2009 3:16:00 PM
This poem has a heartfelt and personal feel that I like. You take us on a journey with you through your words. Good luck in the contest. Wow! You've really gotten back in the groove of writing poetry. I'm glad to have you back at The Soup! Thank you for your kind comments. Karen
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Date: 9/14/2009 6:06:00 AM
Impressive, poised beautifully. I read it twice and loved it. Thank you for commenting my poetry "Ethereal story"... may you pls read "Seven Comets" I'll truly appreciate it. Wishing you all the best and am looking to reading more of your choka poems.
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Date: 9/14/2009 3:34:00 AM
Through the beautiy of your words we have seen his art. Excellent choice of form to display your art! Thank you for sharing this winning write and for your kind words and support! Good luck! Love, Robin
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