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Undergrowth with Two Figures

The rush that occurs with Van Gogh’s brush. Deep in the undergrowth, drawn to two figures. The dappled landscape, lemon, lime and vanilla. The close couple strolls amidst rows of trees. The ebonic widower walks with his spectral wife. Trees, like stick figures, reminiscent of cemetery stones. This dreamy scene, romantic and haunting. Momentary pause, as if for a quick snapshot. The forest, seemingly, goes on forever. The lovely lady dressed in pastoral green. Although the lovers pause, you still hear the rustle of her gown, and their forward swoosh through tall grass and wildflowers. Completely entranced, in their edenic setting, and with each other, they blend with the tall trunks, relaxed and content. Robust in recollection, riveted by exotic bird calls, earthy scent, mixing with her light-lavender, temporal-lingering on the canvas. Contrast with eternal life, where our imagination flourishes, alive, with healing in the leaves, loving, forever and a day, in paradise. The rush that occurs with our Creator’s brush.

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Date: 2/16/2025 9:18:00 PM
Oh, I can't pick a favourite line as they are all a feast - one morsel after another - beginning with: 'The ebonic widower walks with his spectral wife.' Kim, you have excelled with this excellent write. FAVing it.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/17/2025 6:17:00 AM
I am so honored! Thanks, Suzette!
Date: 2/13/2025 12:49:00 PM
Wow Kim! It’s as if you are an art curator with a keen eye and gift for description! I feel this fully explains the masterpiece and is just as much a gem! You will do well in the contest!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/17/2025 6:17:00 AM
I appreciate you so much, Karen! xx
Date: 2/12/2025 11:14:00 PM
Your poem is beautifully descriptive, dear Kim. After reading it, I longed to see that painting and searched for it in the google. Your poem matches beautifully well with all the subtle details of the painting, especially the 'spectral wife.' The two are seen lost among trees, an exotic Eden like place. Great entry for the contest. All the Best.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/13/2025 7:11:00 AM
Thank you, Valsa!
Date: 2/12/2025 7:34:00 PM
I love the imagery of this poem! It really painted a picture in my mind. I also love the haunted undertones.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/12/2025 8:02:00 PM
Thank you kindly, Heather!
Date: 2/12/2025 2:10:00 AM
Oh, I love this, Kim. It's beautifully written. God bless you always and yes, a fave. Love, Gina
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/12/2025 4:33:00 AM
God bless you always, sweet Gina! Thank you! xx
Date: 2/11/2025 6:27:00 PM
I've had no muse response to this contest. You did a most creative write, I enjoyed reading it. I think you shall fair thee well in the contest. CayCay
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/11/2025 7:20:00 PM
Thank you, CayCay! xx
Date: 2/11/2025 12:14:00 PM
Yess i got the hints of creation and Eden when I saw this painting as well. To me it's pretty creepy, bit of madness in each brush stroke. But you've drawn the romance from it that i couldn't see! I love how art effects each of us in its own way. Lovely poem full of imagery and romance.xo
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/11/2025 2:00:00 PM
Funny, Crystol, that is what I just wrote to Hilda, we each see what we see, and how fun. Hugs
Date: 2/10/2025 11:09:00 PM
This is an interesting viewpoint of the painting. The brush strokes fo seem to give this lady a deathlike pallor. You've told a great story. Good luck with the contest.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/11/2025 1:58:00 PM
Thank you, Hilda! I guess we each write what we see :)
Date: 2/10/2025 2:30:00 PM
Your poem is a vivid and immersive ekphrastic piece, beautifully capturing the movement, emotion, and dreamlike quality of Van Gogh’s Undergrowth with Two Figures. The language is rich with sensory detail, allowing the reader to step into the painting and feel its textures, colors, and emotions. Wonderfully done!!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/10/2025 2:51:00 PM
Thank you so much, Alesia
Date: 2/10/2025 6:56:00 AM
Dear Kim, How mesmerizing just like stepping into Van Gogh’s world and feeling the brushstrokes move. I truly loved the imagery, the atmosphere both tender and haunting. It certainly lingers, much like the figures themselves, blending into something eternal. Absolutely beautiful. Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/10/2025 2:51:00 PM
Winter Blessings! Thank you, my friend!
Date: 2/9/2025 4:58:00 PM
beautiful written, images are exquisite, don't see the painting,but the tribute is delicious, enjoyed so much, thanks poet
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/10/2025 2:50:00 PM
Thank you, Yann!
Date: 2/9/2025 4:28:00 PM
Yes, like his art very much. Alive with motion and feeling. Well done, Kim. Oh, not the baby he did -- saw that one at the museum...and it was very difficult to look at.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/10/2025 2:49:00 PM
Not sure what that one is. Thank you, Joe!
Date: 2/9/2025 2:09:00 PM
Gorgeous - <3 I looked up the painting. Gogh does seem to have a haunting aspect in it. I am sure he would love being written by this about his work.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 2/9/2025 4:10:00 PM
Thank you, Paige! It is for a contest!

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