Water, Colours

stranded on the beach
a wash of sand-orange blue-
brushmarks lost from view

colour gives away
in signature vivid hues-
picturesque and new

Boats at Saintes Maries -Van Gogh

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vincent_van_Gogh_-_Boats_at_Saintes-
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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K. Avatar
September 26, 2009 at 2:05 AM
wonderfully written, complements the painting really well
Moreno Avatar
September 16, 2009 at 1:57 AM
Your words paint the painting...Raul
George   Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 2:13 AM
I LOVE THAT PAINTING - ONE OF MY FAVORITES. Thank you for bringing it back me. lainie
Brown Avatar
September 9, 2009 at 5:04 AM
Bravo Brian a sure winner. Love, Carol
Peranteau Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 4:26 PM
Beautiful Poet of a beautiful painter,...beautiful poetry !! Awesome Brian !!! james
Culverhouse Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 1:21 PM
nicely done!! sounds like a winner
Sheart Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Bravo Brian, Love Van Gogh! Love the last line. Makes me want to get out and hike. Just the thought of painting or writing, you know!Thanks for sharing,Take care Love Light Truth Patricia
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September 8, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Vincent Van Gogh is one of my all-time favorite painters. Sometimes, I identify with his emotions as portrayed in "Lust for Life" Fortunately, I haven't cut off my ear... But I have felt the frustrations. Your choka captures the desolation and aloneness ("stranded on the beach") that he probably felt when he painted this without any people... He was stranded in life, lost in emotion. Have a great day! (Your next contest sounds like a LOT of FUN, Brian!!!) Smiles. Dane Ann
Richards Avatar
September 8, 2009 at 11:07 AM
A perfect, and peaceful description of this piece! ~ Carrie
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