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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

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...

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!

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.

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.