David Crandall Poet Rhyme

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2/8/2025 for Undergrowth with Two Figures Poetry Contest sponsored by Di11y Da11y

Undergrowth with Two Figures - Van Gogh

I could never tell reality from dreams,
so palpable, oil on canvas seems, 
and while in both realms, I now dwell, 
must I say to one, farewell?
or go on living in Hell?

On a long spring day one hopeful May,
my imagination would display
violet poplars and undergrowth of green,
where emerged a woman, so serene -
magically, from nature, unforeseen.

She spoke to me and I could feel
that she must certainly be real,
but she told me she wasn't there.
I said I didn't care - 
she was the answer to my prayer. 

As dappled light on my skin, tingled, 
reality and dreams commingled,
and this lady fine and fair,
that I swore I saw standing there,
disappeared slowly in the air.

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CayCay Godwin February 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM Such an interesting take on the painting. Very compelling, interesting and well written. I like your approach very much ... CayCay David Crandall February 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM Thanks for your kind words CayCay

Crystol Woods February 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM Very nice interpretation David! I found the painting rather creepy myself... so went with that in my poem. I get a similar vibe from yours, but a bit more magical. I like what you've written very much! Good luck! Xo David Crandall February 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM Thanks Crystol - the first thing I noticed was that the woman was kind of there but not there, almost invisible. I'll check out your poem!

Michael Tor February 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM Lovely write David. I just wrote one almost like this but it was slightly different about a man who has a dream. Best of luck David in the contest. I really like your theme on this one and it is a good contender for a win... David Crandall February 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM Thanks, Michael! Interesting, I'll have to check it out!