Notes About The Poem

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
 


 

 

The Immortal Journey

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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Makama Avatar
February 3, 2016 at 10:37 AM
Well said and craftily illustrated. A wonderful presentation of this wonderful site. Thumbs up and a definite 7
George   Avatar
February 4, 2016 at 4:26 AM
Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Funom. Elaine
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November 21, 2009 at 8:04 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
Amah Avatar
October 16, 2009 at 9:57 PM
More life to your pen ... congras on your efforts; good shooting at the contest ... your write made it with precision. Cheers! Canny.
Haick Avatar
October 12, 2009 at 12:45 PM
This is simply wonderful, Elaine! A tribute to van Gogh! Peace and love, Audrey (Ladybug12)
Dvorkis Avatar
October 11, 2009 at 7:35 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.
Mason Avatar
October 11, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Great write here, Elaine! Congratulations on your win in the contest!!
Gass Avatar
October 9, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Congratulations on your first place WIN with this beautiful work, Lainie! Love, Robin
La France Avatar
October 8, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Congratualtions on your win with this beautiful write.
Guzzi Avatar
October 8, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Lovely concept verse! You go gal! #1 huzzah! Light & Love
Augustus Avatar
October 8, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a lovely poem! It's really soft and pretty. Congratulations on your first place win!
Fraser Avatar
October 8, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Oh Wow Elaine, congratulations on your win in Abe's contest >> James
Curcio Avatar
October 8, 2009 at 9:54 AM
Congratulations on your win with a fine poem
Richards Avatar
October 8, 2009 at 7:48 AM
So beautiful....what a winning poem!! Congratulations on your 1st place win, Elaine!!! ~ Love, Carrie
Strand Avatar
October 8, 2009 at 7:30 AM
Congrats on your success in Abe's contest Elaine.Rgds Brian
Culverhouse Avatar
October 8, 2009 at 5:43 AM
"beautiful write, congrats on the win!!
Brown Avatar
October 8, 2009 at 3:13 AM
1st place Magnificent poem Lainie congratulations. Love, Carol
Gorelick Avatar
October 7, 2009 at 11:34 PM
Absolutely wonderful. Congrats on your win..Such a creative way to look at this.BG
Golden Avatar
October 7, 2009 at 10:12 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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October 7, 2009 at 9:32 PM
A first-place ranking for first-class writing! Congrats, Lainie! Love, Carolyn
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October 7, 2009 at 8:33 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!!!!!! :-)
Moreno Avatar
October 7, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Elaine, congrats on first place in Abe's contest...Raul
Mcallion Avatar
September 25, 2009 at 4:36 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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September 17, 2009 at 3:16 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
Shahwan Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 6:06 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.
Gass Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 3:34 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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