Undergrowth with Two Figures by Van Gogh

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