Undergrowth with Two Figures by Van Gogh

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Written February 9. 2025

For: "Undergrowth with Two Figures by Van Gogh poetry contest

by Dilly Dally

edited and changed 4/23/2025

Two figures in a meadow of years crowns with lilacs are their memories moments of beauty but also tears Now, but ghosts, they amble silently Often they walked here in younger days in life, they journeyed, his hand with hers Searching for the sun in a grey malaise a summer rain couldn't wash their tears They like to stroll here 'neath pastel skies among leaves dappled with days they knew memories' sadness still finds their eyes and blossoms reflect each goodbye hue Ghosts of long ago often leave hints that are best seen under lapis skies, in shadows or midst lavender scents Perhaps this truth Vincent realized

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/9/2025 10:46:00 PM

I love how amazingly you interpreted the picture. Yes. They could be ghosts!

Ann Peck
Date: 2/10/2025 8:14:00 AM

Thank you so much, Andrea, for believing they could be ghosts! I love a ghost story :) And, poor Vincent. So very troubled.

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/9/2025 5:52:00 PM

Dear Ann, I adore the romantic spirit of your pair of spirits and I especially loved “among leaves dappled with days they knew” - such bittersweet beautiful nostalgia. Your amazing poem captivated my heart’s imagination and your last stanza and last line (brilliant!) is a grand thought provoking finale. Warmest wishes my sweet poet friend.. ~Susan

Ann Peck
Date: 2/9/2025 6:22:00 PM

Dear Susan, Thank you, dear friend, for your lovely comments! I wrote a poem about Vincent a few years ago. He suffered so much with his mental condition and still managed to paint and write. Truly amazing. I'm glad you liked that dappled line.I think I was born nostalgic :) Sweet thoughts to you. Ann

Yann Rolland

Date: 2/9/2025 4:28:00 PM

i loved the ghosts and the colors of your delicate poem, good luck in contest

Ann Peck
Date: 2/9/2025 5:22:00 PM

Thank you so much, Yann, for your nice comments. Van Gogh is a very interesting figure.