The Mulberry Tree - 1889 (Van Gogh)

Golden leaves flailing
Like a fiery child that rides
on the back of a tiger ~
Desiring to romp
Wint'ry skies of midnight blue ...
Yet, its coal black trunk held fast

~*~

The tree's branches spread
Oh, how her leaves did glisten ~
Casting a shimmering hue
on woven blankets ~
Of winter's fresh fallen snow
The ole mulberry thrives still...



This poem was inspired by the viewing of "THE MULBERRY BUSH" painted in 1889 by Vincent 
van Gogh. I hope that all will enjoy my interpretation of his brilliant masterpiece.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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October 11, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Good use of imagery and personification for a creative perspective. Enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind comment. Karen
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October 8, 2009 at 6:14 AM
nice interpretation, wonderful!!
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October 3, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Best wishes with this one Adell.thanks for your welcome comments today.Rgds Brian
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October 1, 2009 at 8:58 PM
You Had Me With The First Verse (smile) ... I Love That Imagery ... A Fiery Child On The Back of A Tiger ... Same Colors of Autumn against a Deep-Blue Backdrop ... Brilliant ! ... and The Second Stanza Completed It... I never saw the Painting, except thru your eyes just now ... MoonBee
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September 30, 2009 at 2:13 PM
So do your lines thrive too.splendid work!
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September 28, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Adell, really brilliant work here! loved it!....there is a Mulberry Tree on the shore of a city lake I walk around in Minneapolis, during its full-berry-ripeness...I would stop and enjoy a snack on my way past!....one time, my Daughter was in town and walking with me, I stopped and started eating these berries off this tree and her jaw-dropped!... till she tried'im!!!...and thanks for your comments!... jim
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September 25, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Nice choka Adell, love the imagery. Best of luck in the contest...Raul
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September 25, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Oh yes , the old mulberry tree, on whom's fruits I partake untill my lips turn purple, and my tongue blue. Smile Moses
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September 25, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Very well done. Reminds me of the tree of childhood at my aunts house. Keep writing. Sara
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