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The Starry Night

The Starry Night
by Vincent van Goh;
seeing it makes me wish to write,
but my page is white like snow.



NOTE: I realize this poem is very minuscule compared to Eileen's extravagant ode to Vincent van Goh... but this is what I got (a blank page)...

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Paul Callus Date: 2/5/2016 1:17:00 PM This is exactly what happens to me sometimes, Tomothy; I can relate to your clerihew...and I have been left with many blank pages myself:) // paul Login to Reply

Ilene Bauer Date: 5/29/2013 4:14:00 PM seeing a painting like that makes it very hard to find the words to describe how it makes you feel and i think you've nailed that exact feeling in this poem... Login to Reply Timothy Hicks Date: 5/29/2013 9:41:00 PM Why thank you Ilene... you echoed my thoughts exactly.

Eileen Manassian Date: 5/29/2013 3:08:00 PM Hey!!! It is beautiful! :) It's a wonderful tribute...and the page is NOT blank! :) When I first say the title I thought...Could it be about him? My Baby??? Yup...great job! :) Proud of ya! Login to Reply Timothy Hicks Date: 5/29/2013 9:40:00 PM So happy you liked it Eileen! I was POSITIVE you were going to stop by (being the super fan of Goh and all). Another wonderful artist is M.C. Escher... though his style revolves more around geometry and drawing... very interesting work!

Maria Kyriacou Date: 5/29/2013 11:31:00 AM I personally feel it's too short, it gets the message across which is the point after all. Login to Reply Timothy Hicks Date: 5/29/2013 9:39:00 PM Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. I will admit, however, that I'm not quite sure what you mean? Clerihews are only supposed to be 4 lines (on rare occasion 2 or 3 stanzas). My meager words wouldn't do the painting justice... I'm just speechless.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/29/2013 9:24:00 AM Works for me. I like it's simplicity. Login to Reply Timothy Hicks Date: 5/29/2013 8:52:00 PM Simplicity is many times a good thing... appreciate you stopping by!

Nette Onclaud Date: 5/29/2013 9:11:00 AM a great start for a full-scale write.. shine on and let your pen glide!.. wonderful..:) huggs Login to Reply Timothy Hicks Date: 5/29/2013 8:51:00 PM Thanks Netter, however, I think I'll be keeping it how it is. Clerihew's aren't supposed to be long and dramatic, but short and concise...

Poet Tacito Date: 5/29/2013 8:44:00 AM At times, the most powerful message uses very little verbiage. Login to Reply Timothy Hicks Date: 5/29/2013 8:50:00 PM Well said, Drake! I have much respect for short poems and their ability to say a lot with so few words!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/29/2013 12:43:00 AM - All poems begins in a completely white page, Timothy - Well done! - Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Timothy Hicks Date: 5/29/2013 8:49:00 PM Very true, Anne! Thanks...