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When words speak for the silence of art Poetry Contest. Sponsored by: Silent One 

Vincent Van Gogh "Starry Night" 1889 Art Painting.

When Words Speak For The Silence Of Art Poetry

I Van Gough, love my paints and canvas. My brush is dancing with dark blue, as it covers the white canvas. I see yellow as a luminous moon in my work, like the bright sun outside my window. A little white for depth, white is all colors as one. Black is needed to make this night dark, because my night sky is filled with swirling stars, with a village and cypress trees looking mysterious. I create with paints and canvas, my writer friend creates with ink, a quill pen on paper. My work comes alive with paint, my friend comes alive with words. Now almost finished, I want it to be about a heavenly night, I see a "Starry Night," this should be your name. "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh in 1889.
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Poteet Avatar
July 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Enjoyed your ekphrastic piece on Van Gogh's Starry Night, Paula. I was first introduced to the form here at PS several years ago. Have used it several times. I like the conversational way as the artist spoke of his friend, the writer. Have a great weekend!.
George Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Back to your beautiful poem dear Paula with Congratulations on your well deserved win in Silent One's Poetry Contest. I clearly remember having read this sometime ago.
Brul Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Such a sweet interpretation on Van Gogh's Starry Night, dear Paula. Congratulations . ^___^ JCB
Mckeithan Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Very nice Paula. The imagery of Van Goh's Starry Night is well done in your poem. Congrats on your placement
Ray Choudhury Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Congratulations, Dear Paula. Really enjoyed reading your Ekphrasis on great artist Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”. It is an excellent interpretation of the painting.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 2:33 PM
"2 Place" ~ "When Words Speak For The Silence Of Art Poetry." ~ Date Written: 7/8/2026 ~ Written By Human Poet..........
One Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 2:23 PM
A wonderful interpretation on the painting.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Goldsmith Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Glad you found this to be, A wonderful interpretation on the painting. Those words from you, just made my day a happy one. I enjoyed writing this for your wonderful contest. I love his "Starry Night" painting. Thanks a million for having contests again. Also Thank You, for your Congratulation with my placement. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Jones Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Congratulations on your win Paula!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Also thanks for your, Congratulations. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. I really enjoyed writing it. I love his "Starry Night" painting. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Edmonds  Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 4:23 PM
This is wonderful Paula, your words speak for the “Starry Night” painting, created by Van Gogh. All the best for the contest… Beryl
Goldsmith Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Glad you found this to be, wonderful. I really enjoyed writing it. I love his "Starry Night" painting. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Volumes Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 8:04 PM
For your poem to recite as Van Gogh would, as he paints, was a genius slant on this ekphrasis. Well done Paula, a commendable entry for the contest.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Also thanks for saying, a commendable entry for the contest. Glad you found this to be, a genius slant on this ekphrasis. I really enjoyed writing it. I love his "Starry Night" painting. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Proxenos Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Paula this is an amazing poem - deep and meaningful, I enjoyed reading it and re-reading it. Hope you are well and keep writing your heavenly gems. HUGS AND LOVE, Jennifer.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 2:21 PM
   Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh.  Also thanks for calling is a heavenly gem. Glad you found this to be, an amazing poem - deep and meaningful. Also glad you enjoyed reading it. I really enjoyed writing this one. I love his "Starry Night" painting. I am OK. Just very busy. Still tying to get all my work done from being off last month for 2 weeks. Do hope you are well/OK. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Dietrich Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Sweet write. That is one of my favorites for famous works of art
Goldsmith Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Glad you found this to be a, Sweet write. I really enjoyed writing this one. Yes, also one of my favorites from the art world. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Lane Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The merging of painting and poetry is so pleasurable. Well done, Paula.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 11, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Also thanks for your, kind words. Glad you found this to be, Well done. I really enjoyed writing this one. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Radice Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Love the painting by Van Gogh, the song by Don McLean and the poem by Paula Goldsmith! :) Cheers - Gary
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Also thanks for your, very kind words. I did Not know there is song by Don McLean. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. I feel paint or words both come from the artist. I really enjoyed writing it. I like some of his work. This one is my fav. Hope you are OK. "Cheers" to you... Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Anaya Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 9:56 AM
An end ingredient strook me as cleverness for a conclusion. I love that painting, good choice, dear Paula! Bol. Blessings
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Also thanks for your, Blessings. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. I feel paint or words both come from the artist. I really enjoyed writing it. I like some of his work. This one is my fav. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Poet Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 2:48 AM
This is stunning. It paints a striking picture of how words resonate in the stillness of art. Wishing you all the success and happiness in the contest!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Also thanks for your, Wishing you all the success and happiness in the contest. Glad you found this to be, stunning. I feel we paint with our words. Painters use their paints. Both paint/words come from the artist. I really enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Croft Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 1:53 AM
very nice, good luck in the contest!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Also thanks for your, good luck in the contest. Glad you found this to be, very nice. I really enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
George Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 9:32 PM
This is beautiful. It tells vividly how words speak for the silence of art. All the best.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh.  Also thanks for your, All the best. Glad you found this to be, beautiful. I really enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 4:34 PM
love your 'take' on Van Gogh and Starry Night. Excellent contest contender. Wishing you well, dear Paula.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Also thanks for your, Wishing me well. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. I really enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Gibbons Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Beautifully written Paula perfect description to a beautiful painting. I love paintings by "Vincent Van Gogh" fav is Starry Night .hugs my friend <3
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Glad you found this to be, Beautifully written. I really enjoyed writing it. I also like some of his work. "Starry Night," is my fav... Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Kendrick Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 1:50 PM
This one reads like a good contender to me for the contest. I like some of his work. Thanks for sharing his interesting work in that particular work. Way to go. Sara K.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. Yes, I also like some of his work. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Edmonds  Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Paula, that’s a lovely Ekphrasis poem, your words speak for the silence of the wonderful painting ‘Starry Night’ by Vincent Van Gogh… Beryl
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Glad you found this to be, a lovely Ekphrasis poem. I really enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Scragg Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Paula, I love the way you presented this poem from the artists point of view. Getting in to their mind and the scene that Inspires their trust to paint. :-D wonderful!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. Yes, I feel we paint with our words. Painters use their paints. Both paint/words come from the artist. I really enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Rodgers Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Dear Paula, There’s a beauty in the way you pair the painter’s hand with the writer’s hand, two different crafts reaching for the same light. A gentle, lovely tribute. Blessings, Daniel
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Glad you enjoyed reading this one. I feel paint or words both come from the artist. I really enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
Rodrigues Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Very nice, courting the art of Van Gogh, appreciating the poetry! Hugs, Paula!
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Thank You for reading/writing on my "Starry Night," Painted By Vincent Van Gogh. Glad you found this to be, Very nice. I really enjoyed writing it. Have a wonderful day writing away.............
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