Saturday, February 21, 2015

Stood out in hues of yellow

                                                                                               Artist: Van Gogh.  1888
Image: Langlois Bridge at Arles with Women Washing (here)

Van Gogh’s Langlois Bridge
Stood out in hues of yellow
A striking color

A likely background
Congregation of housewives
With stories to tell

Whatever season
Held steadfast to its blessings
Snows or greenery

For Paloma's hosting at Chev's CARPE DIEM
Time Machine #4  - yellow

14 comments:

  1. I've long preferred Van Gogh's paintings of the simple world he saw around him. His powers of observation were keen, as are yours.

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  2. That guy knew how to paint. It's just too bad that none of the money that's being offered today ever went his way.

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  3. But there were many a story to tell too

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  4. ha. someone has to tell the story...and who better than gossiping house wives,,,i like the color yellow...its vivid....

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  5. Oh these are so wonderful Hank!! That second set really stood out in my mind, a congregation of house wives.. Don't you know that's what they were doing down by that old river? Chatting away as they washed their hands, listening to each other moan and groan or even lift one another up? Incredible imagery here!! :)

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  6. Held steadfast to its blessing - I like that line.

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  7. Great post Hank, a bit of art creeping into your post.

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  8. Hank, I love van Gogh. Your poem's title is a bit like the titles of his works; not sure if you intended that. I did not take note of the women (despite the title) until you mentioned them, as I had not seen this painting before. His Arles period is filled with these yellows, and I do delight in them. Thanks for a slice-of-life look at his work and the meaning of his stopping there to paint. Great to see you, Hank. Love, Amelita

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  9. I like the idea of the women telling stories. Nice, Hank.

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  10. Those chattering women! Yes, a lot to say, that's for sure! And I love how you've captured the solidity of the bridge. Nicely done!

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  11. A great set of haiku Hank .. can see the scenes without the painting and those women .. a sight we rarely see in our world any more ... laundromats just aren't the same. Great work! Bastet

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  12. Such wonderful scenes distilled from the inspiration the painting has given you. Your second haiku is my favorite, it's a kind of humor, but also a tribute to housewives.

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