Selected Haiku inspired by Van Gogh's work written by museum visitors at the Haiku Station in the Museum Education Corridor.
We invite you to share your responses at the Haiku Station in the Education Corridor.
| The muddy old boots, At the end of a long day Rest, ‘til tomorrow -Torie (4-13-2012) |
Soft broken boots sit The laces had dragged through the dirt The memories are here -Hannah (4-13-2012) |
| Weary, worn and hobbled Tossed off his feet at evening Morn will com again -Esther (4-14-2012) |
Am I to sit here Deserted and lonely Where is my owner -Jim (4-13-2012) |
| A million steps Marched through mud Tangled laces -Janet (4-12-2012) | I sit alone now. My appearance is no more Oh, what a cruel fate -Vernon (4-15-2012) |
| Two boots on their own Where might they have come from and By whom are they owned? -Royna (4-5-2012) |
He walked in the sun With leather boots on his feet Squishing as he walked -Emily (4-7-2012) |
| Tired feet of mine Rest these leather boots awhile Sleep away the dust -Karen (4-7-2012) |
Oh weary feet walk Miles trodden on the earth Seeking new landscapes -Charlene (4-8-2012) |
| Hard working leathered Nailed to earth but floating on My soul on the sea -Esperanza |
A memory shows Through a pair of my old boots, Something gained and lost -Madison (4-9-2012) |
| Worn boots, untangled Their home cherished, but unknown Recalled by van Gogh -Shadina (4-7-2012) |
Weathered and scared boots What tragedies have you encountered Reflections of a working man -Sally (4-6-2012) |
| Walk the road he walked A life of pain and sorrow Walk until the end -Jill (4-6-2012) |
Workman’s humble shoes, Hob-nailed soles and tired leather Two trailing laces -Emily (4-6-2012) |
| Old boots shown lovely As only Vincent can do, To please forever -Chris (4-6-2012) |
Nails scattered like stars I wonder what tracks you leave Along winter walks -Barbara (4-5-2012) |
| The painted boots so old Worn, tired, dirty, falling apart With many many tales to tell -Linda (4-17-2012) |
Where are we going? Where will these lonely soles lead? Only time can tell. -Jamie (4-27-2012) |
| So well loved and worn Made timeless upon canvas Those glittering soles -Shannon (4-17-2012) |
Long tiring day I would like to find a way To repose my soul -Brooke (4-17-2012) |
| Forgotten brown boots Sit still, patiently waiting Ready to be worn -Melissa (4-14-2012) |
Worn and Bare of thread Rusty nails replenishing The traveler’s soul. -Damion (4-14-2012) |
| Sturdy, but well worn My traveling companions Journey of the “soul.” -Kristin and Donna (4-14-2012) |
Boots at Rest Mud dries on the souls Heels touching to the sky -Suzan (4-15-2012) |
| Muddy boots make me smile I think about their journey They’ve walked through nature -Jacinta (4-12-2012) |
Blue ruffles of cloth Summoned worn, age black boots with Reflection of life. -Yaelle (4-12-2012) |
| The years quickly pass Far too many to speak of Their soles remain true -Anonymous (4-9-2012) |
Through the fields of waving wheat Vincent sees his boots -Vibiana (4-12-2012) |
| As shoes quickly age The stories they could tell Their soles remain true -Anonymous (4-9-2012) |
Ragged and weary Sorrow and pain cling to them Such a lonely life -Sierra (4-13-2012) |
| Well worn and weary But still ready to move Quietly, I wait -Milt (4-13-2012) |
Faithful as a dog These boots sit at the ready For stringing, work, life -Maura (4-13-2012) |
| Laces reach the edge- These boots leap from art to world Nails dimple the sole -Mitch (4-13-2012) |
Worn by my father Through the laces of his life Home alas is he -Tara (4-13-2012) |
| Weathered old black boots These boots may have been van Gogh’s Worn amid the hay -Jacob (4-13-2012) |
These old worn leather Lie on my blue bedroom floor Beauty in my eyes -Ty (4-13-2012) |
| Mud covered boots shine Oil color brush strokes line Shadow light day night -Lake (4-13-2012) |
These boots have been worn To where only they can say Leather old beat and torn -Heather (4-12-2012) |
| Many a day has passed Along the fields I trodden Homeward to my rest -Terri (4-13-2012) |
Muddy maybe days Ventures the adventurer Lace up your boots now -Emil and Ann (4-13-2012) |
| Scorched summer leather Hard winter makes laces fall Missing spring in step -Clarence (4-14-2012) |
Well healed, my soul’s knot Untied laces bars set free Many miles to go -Michelle (4-9-2012) |
| My old shoes have seen Younger, happier, brighter Days of my great life -Mary and Chuck (4-9-2012) |
Old souls together Bound by ties that wonder when Their work will be done -Amy (4-10-2012) |
| Leather passion waits For a kiss of blue, too late And too worn, forlorn -Thomas (4-10-2012) |
Dusty and worn Two old friends Still plenty of life left in them -Karen (4-9-2012) |
| The warmth of their soles Comfort my feet and my heart My old friends, my boots -Elyse (4-10-2012) |
White dots on a boot Leaving marks as I travel Strings dragging behind -Jase (4-10-2012) |
| Old boots tumbled off Owner rushing to relax From the outside, in -Lisa Anne (4-10-2012) |
Black boots on blue ground Honor of the working poor Vincent shows the way -Brendan and Siobhan (4-10-2012) |
| Walking for so long, Working on eternity, Comfort in these found -Suzanne (4-11-2012) |
Well-worn protector Left behind and forgotten Friend to journeyers -Ciara (4-10, 2012) |
| Worn hard working boots Wake up early everyday We work away life -Chris (4-10-2012) |
Two boots and two laces Two feet with ten toes enclosed One life lived; one gone -Marcia (4-11-2012) |
| The landscape beckons My footprints set down its path Consciously treading -Kim (4-11-2012) |
Nails in the bottom Worn leather framed shoe strings lay Work is done, now sleep -Jenni (4-11-2012) |
| Worn animal hide Covered in the rain and mud Sit with no body -Emily (4-9-2012) |
Well worn friends rest Awaiting the next journey Adventure does call -Joe (4-11-2012) |
| The beat of the step Oh how I do hear its stomp A repeating march -Wayne (4-10-2012) |
Art teachers rejoice Assign this to your students A pile of old shoes -Suzette (4-11-2012) |
| Have walked my way to The end of this empty day No turning back now -Jerilyn ($-7-2012) |
Trodden, damp and wet At rest from the winding trail Boots home from roaming -Kate (4-7-2012) |
| Old, worn-out black boots Speak to my heart in strange ways They go to my sole. -Karen (4-9-2012) |
Well healed, my soul’s knot Untied laces bars set free Many miles to go -Michelle (4-9-2012) |
| Clump, clump, clump These boots have been everywhere From Moon to nowhere -Hannah (4-10-2012) |
Not even one soul Who will fill these filthy shoes To sit as model -Sharon (4-10-2012) |
| Dusty and worn Two old friends Still plenty of life left in them -Karen (4-9-2012) |
The landscape beckons My footprints set down its path Consciously treading -Kim (4-11-2012) |
| Well worn friends rest Awaiting the next journey Adventure does call -Joe (4-11-2012) |
Sky path underfoot Leather and nails fade away Amid the dark stars -Jerilyn (4-7-2012) |
| Rain soaked work boots Sweat of a hard toiled brow Life moves on to hope -Marae (4-5-2012) |
Old worn leather soles Reflecting a long journey Where to go from here? -Kristin (4-6-2012) |
| Clip-clops proudly worn Worn out soles fell rugged tale These shoes need no shine -Dan (4-6-2012) |
Tap tap of old boots Mending tell of old stories Walking in the blue -Kim (4-6-2012) |
| Worn out, lonely soles A long lost, aged wanderer This threadbare, bleak life -Crystal (4-6-2012) |
Crumpled and bumpy Empty, and untied all equal Vincent van Gogh’s shoes -Thatcher (4-6-2012) |
| Muddy on the porch A misstep into the stream Memories soaked in -Greg (4-6-2012) |
I see the shoes sit So worn but comfortable They are an old friend -Anneliese and Linda (4-6-2012) |
| Well-worn trusty boots Part of my life for so long Weary as am I -Julia (4-6-2012) |
Trodden weary miles Journeying through lonely scenes Hues of dry and damp -Abby and Karin (4-6-2012) |
| Walking in my shoes Will give you, some perspective Wisdom, don’t be fooled -Veronica (4-6-2012) |
Trodden, damp, and wet At rest from the winding trail Boots home from roaming -Kate (4-7-2012) |
| Tattered and worn down Living on well past their life (much like their owner) -Christina (4-7-2012) |
Rugged worn brown shoes Guide me on an adventure Toward a landscape -Julie (4-7-2012) |
| Van Gogh’s boots empty; Worn hob nail soles, limp laces; Work of the day done -Anon (4-7-2012) |
So worn and dirty Against the blue velveteen Lost in adventures -Valerie (4-72012) |
| Few know the joy And the pride that lay in Beautiful worn work boots -Sean (4-7-2012) |
Now-take off the boots The hard work is finished Rest from your toil -Emma (3-7-2012) |
| You who have trodden A world ever changing Rest in weariness -Penny (4-8-2012) |
A shoe, like a face Tells a story of its past Words can never say -Mattie (4-8-2012) |
| Gruff, rough, tussled, torn Silently they wait for him Another day breaks -Cynthia (4-8-2012) |
Paint the rain I wear Shoes reflect the man I am Laces unraveled -George (4-8-2012) |
| Interpretation Saturated leather sole Closed window to life -Christina (4-8-2012) |
Dirty boots intrigue What fields have they walked upon? Take the earth with them -Lisbeth (4-8-2012) |
| These gnarly branches Lifting fragrance to the sky— immortal van Gogh -Nancy (3-23-2012) |
Delicate blossoms Since fallen from gnarled branches Ever now in bloom -Charlotte (4-8-2012) |
| Delicate blossoms, A sky of tremulous blue— One who lost his way. -Nancy (3-23-2012) | Delicate blossoms Since fallen from gnarled branches Ever now in bloom -Charlotte (4-8-2012) |
| We sit in silence As we breathe in and out this is our essence -Jason (4-19-2012) |
Pink white spring flowers Stretching into the blue sky Warm breezes singing -Deb (4-19-2012) |
| Blue sky, white blossoms Green branches twisting turning Together create wonder -Ronda (4-19-2012) |
Eyes of angels twinkle Azure sky of heaven wave Flirty blossom call -Michelle (4-19-2012) |
| Gnarled branches sprouting Blossoms, white and delicate Suspended beauty -Kathryn (4-19-2012) |
In morning blue Blossoms float in springtime air Singing life to all -Terri (4-19-2012) |
| Glorious blossoms So enchanting to behold My thoughts are of you -Nantambu (4-19-2012) |
White and bluish green Beauty all around the wind Scattered flowers fall -Stephen (4-19-2012) |
| The beautiful buds The almond buds are pretty I like almond buds -Anne Lise (4-2-2012) |
Gleaming so bright Sparkling in the moon light So bright in the sun -Cristina (4-2-2012) |
| It is colorful It has a lot of colors There are animals -Sen (4-2-2012) |
Flowers blossoms pink They are pretty blossoms I like almonds -Eliza (4-2-2012) |
| It has small branches They are so bright in the light It is colorful -Ryan (4-2-2012) |
I like almond bids They have a lot of colors They are beautiful -Tristan (4-2-2012) |
| Very colorful Complementary colors It has some texture -Grant (4-2-2012) |
Baby almond branch Pink almond blossom sparkles Light almond blossom -Sophia (4-2-2012) |
| Very Beautiful Almond branches are twisting Flowers bright and white -Kyla (4-2-2012) |
They big almond branch The beautiful almond branch The brown almond branch -Jesse (4-2-2012) |
| Little almond branch Little almond branch looks good I like almond buds -Myles (4-2-2012) |
Beautiful Picture The most amazing painting Blue pretty picture -Ellie (4-2-2012) |
| The little almond branch The biggest almond branches The tiny almond -Jake (4-2-2012) |
It is beautiful It is a beautiful branch It has pink and brown -Ella (4-2-2012) |
| The pink almond tree I want a pink almond tree I need it for me -Adam (4-2-2012) |
Pretty almond branch Yes so pretty in the light So pretty it is -Brad (4-2-2012) |
| They are so pretty They are pretty in the sun They are beautiful -Katherine (4-2-2012) |
Almond Blossoms nice They are soft and delightful They are there for me -Jack (4-2-2012) |
| They blossoms are nice They shine in the pretty light They are soft and light -Samantha (4-4-2012) |
Gleaming everywhere Sparkling on the branches They are beautiful -Sadie (4-2-2012) |
| Melancholia Almond blossoms, blooming creams Small the new season -JJ (3-31-2012) |
Insanity Blooms Strokes turbulent violet eyes With seasons passing -Stephen (3-27-2012)) |
| Paint a dance, Vincent Of perfect imperfection: Old soul budding life! -Patty (3-30-2012) |
Pretty flowers bloom On a sea of aqua sky Reaching high to grow -Esther (3-30-2012) |
| The breeze on my skin Wind nestles through the white trees Being here is calm -Maddy (3-31-2012) |
On a field of blue Small white flowers sit neatly On fragile branches -Zach (3-31-2012) |
| Fields of yellow, green Blossoms vibrate in the sun Would that there was clam -Clyde (3-30-2012) |
Long branches starching To the sky, blooming in white A nephews painting -Julia (3-31-2012) |
| A lovely blue sky White flowers bloom all around They sing about spring -Caroline (3-30-2012) |
Wandering lost man Brilliant inspirations heading souls to light -Dun (3-24-2012) |
| Les fleurs sont estrelles Dans le unicerse de nature Attendents pendant le mort -Blanche (3-24-2012) |
Simmering turquoise Force of nature, of color Draws you in, and out -Anonymous |
| White petals dancing Jostled by gentle zephyrs Rejoicing in spring -Barbara (3-23-2012) |
New bloom, family tree A gift to little Vincent And all humanity -Robert (3-20-2012) |
| Luscious white petals Floating across the blue sky Dance without a care -Ceridwen (3-31-2012) |
Almond blossom tree Feel the wind in your branches Light blue, dark blue, pink -Margaret (4-1-2012) |
| The almond blossoms On a field of turquoise sky New life for the earth -Anonymous |
Blue back drop I see Blooming blossoms of a tree Reminds me of spring -Jacob (3-31-2012) |
| For his brother’s son A sun-blue sky and blossoms, A small Vincent’s gift -Deborah (3-30-2012) |
His art is timeless Beauty, inspiring awe, to the beholder -Cherie (4-1-2012) |
| A new life begins Spring celebrates excited Rejoice the spirit -Dorothy ( 3-31-2012) |
Tender Almond buds Drifting in a sea called sky Branches connect them all -Paritosh (3-30-2012) |
| Beautiful flowers Happy, graceful, sign of spring Colorful, sweet scent -Lily (3-30-2012) |
Almond blossom hope Fragile arms flung toward the sky Blue and green falling -William (3-30-2012) |
| Drops of golden light Twinkle on thin almond stems Enchanting the soul -Diane (3-30-2012) |
Homage to a boy Bearing his name and bloodline Sublime gift of love -Lisa (4-1-2012) |
| Wooden, brown, paper The wise trees I read under Wooden, brown, paper -Ellie (4-5-2012) |
Glorious blue sky Rejoicing baby Vincent New light love today -Nancy (4-5-2012) |
| Blossoms bring more joy Spring showers bring more flowers Take time to enjoy -Mary (4-5-2012) |
Laugh of my nephew Bubbling into the blue Catching the sunshine -Marianne (4-5-2012) |
| Laying on the grass Looking at the clear blue sky I am so happy -Sarah (4-4-2012) |
Blossoms like snowfall Still, on backdrop of azure The joy of new life -Laura (4-5-2012) |
| Quiet spring moment Life proclaims blossoms speak Nature’s purity -Karen (4-5-2012) |
Life jumps out at us The breeze, the flowers, a son Perfect happiness -Fred (4-5-2012) |
| Where Amsterdam meets City of Brotherly Love The perfect spring day -Katy (4-5-2012) |
A fan of blossoms Blooms across the azure sky Bright emblem of spring -Emily (4-5-2012) |
| Spring sprinkles sunlight In yellow intricacies Etch erratic joy -Nancy (3-24-2012) |
It makes me feel cool It makes me feel happy now It makes me feel smart -Rachel (3-25-2012) |
| Hearts blossom early The brush whispers their beauty His hymn to this life -Lisa (3-24-2012) |
The blue sky seeps through The golden blossoms of life Soar the world revolves -Marc (3-24-2012) |
| Flowers on the tree Smiling down on you and me Spring is here to stay -Ginger (3-24-2012) |
The cool, bright blue sky Towering above flowers As pretty as always -Lily (3-24-2012) |
| Creamy spring blossoms Floating on graceful branches Swaying to summer -Lynn (3-24-2012) |
Blossoms, delicate Outstretched fragility Strong vulnerability -Lisa Maria (3-24-2012) |
| Blooming adventure Like birds in flight in the sky Beginning new life -Kathryn (3-24-2012) |
The white blossoms bloom Branches growing more and more Almond blossoms grow -Amelia (3-25-2012) |
| Vincent loved to paint Almond blossoms on the tree Vivid yet serene -Donna (3-24-2012) |
Tiny white petals Small, brownish, tall, skinny bark Always growing up -Rina (3-25-2012) |
| Wisps of white blossoms Jagged branches each corner Endless blue heavens -Lewis (3-25-2012) |
I could fall into The aquamarine sky and Float my cares away -Cassandra (3-25-2012) |
| Rejoice dear brother Your child is born, the future Rises before us -Judy (3-25-2012) |
Gnarled green branches Reaching toward the endless sky Soft creamy petals -John (3-25-2012) |
| Vincent loved flowers Sky, branches, petals, and moss Seems he knew some peace -Tia (3-25-2012) |
Reaching for the sky Flowers enveloped by sun Joy is in his heart -Anne (3-25-2012) |
| Flowing branches in The wind that sway back and forth With pretty flowers -Kyla (3-25-2012) |
New blue sky above Baby Vincent born to love Branches, hold him close! -Kathleen (3-25-2012) |
| Fresh and vibrant blues Fill my heart with happiness Can’t be reproduced -Mary (3-25-2012) |
New blooms in the Spring A promise of renewal… To sustain new fruit -Suzanne (4-1-2012) |
| Sweet butter blossoms Afloat a whimsical air Calm my dreaming soul -Bree (3-29-2012) |
News of a nephew Breaks upon my solitude Like a blooming tree -Marian (3-29-2012) |
| Simple but complex Colorful flowers of joy Filled with enigma -Tom (3-29-2012) |
Reaching to the sky Flowers climb up toward heaven Twisting through sea blue -Deborah (3 -29-2012) |
| Arms reaching eastward Beckoning in tranquil blue A gift for all time -Jill (3-30-2012) |
White flowers blossom Against the beautiful sky Happiness in bloom -Maddie (3-30-2012) |
| Endless sky above Brilliant colors scatter high Visions for all time -Kim (3-30-2012) |
All are born through pain Blossoms fall to seed anew And we die to live -Arne (3-29-2012) |
| How lovely The scent, the look The tranquility -Anonymous |
Standing here with you I feel a sense of wonder Beauty lies within -Eric (4-1-2012) |
| True luminescence This is a resonation A gift for celebration -William (3-27-2012) |
Missing horizon Shimmering greens, blues, and cream Isolated calm -Phil (3-26-2012) |
| The bright clear blue sky Petals swaying in the wind Peaceful for the soul -Tyler (3-27-2012) |
Beautiful painting Amazing art from van Gogh Flowers among us -Ainsley (3-27-2012) |
| A pretty blue sky Blossoms and branches abound Sweet smelling flowers -Daisy (3-27-2012) |
First little blossom Spreads out its white soft petals The branches sway lightly -Emily (3-27-2012) |
| Fragile dawn of spring Brief cloak of barren landscape; Soothes the dulled soul -Sam (3-24-2012) |
Lovely blossoms say “Hello Dear van Gogh baby” And sigh so sweetly -Lorraine (3-28-2012) |
| Spirits soar From the joyous news New life begins -Lauren (3-28-2012) |
Life is throbbing Everything has a soul Enjoy while alive -Elyoueta (3-28-2012) |
| The cherry tree blooms Beside the ancient Temple Sanctifying all -Anonymous |
Spring blossoms here Summer is near Color abounds with joy -Pat (3-28-2012) |
| Backgrounds alive as Iris, poppy, and wheat Nature understood -Arlene (3-28-2012) |
Flowers start to bloom Rain drops from the blue sky Wind blew the branches -Emma (3-28-2012) |
| Almond blossoms true With love from Uncle Vincent Joy for you nephew -Wendy (3-28-2012) |
Tiny little flowers Yellow golden brown Leaves fall without sound -Reveea (3-23-2012) |
| Beautiful flowers Delightful picture of art Joyful and happy -Elizabeth (3-23-2012) |
As pale as her face And as bright blue as her eyes I feel her nature -Amy (3-23-2012) |
| Light, airy, reaching Waiting, blossoming for flight Whispering to sky -Pico (3-23-2012) |
Soft petals, sharp bark Growing up and branching out On cerulean -Viola (3-23-2012) |
| I bloom in the spring Pluck me, show me with your love Sit with me now please -Kit (3-23-2012) |
Dappled light in bloom Creates an infinity Branches line the sky -Victoria (3-23-2012) |
| Up! Up in the sky Oh to be a blossom high In van Gogh blue. Sigh! -Anonymous |
So, so beautiful Blossoms popping up here, there Dappled in sunlight -Lyndia (3-23-2012) |
| I dream of Heavens Inspiration to my soul So I live once more -Jamie (3-24-2012) |
White flowers blossom Branches rise in the blue light Sweetened scent fills air -Anastasia (3-24-2012) |
| Beautiful flowers Cream petals flowing free Gorgeous to look at -Jane (3-24-2012) |
Electric blue hues Contrast with light airy blooms Welcoming new life -Mariel (3-24-2012) |
| White flowers on blue Fragile heralds of springtime Luminous beauty! -Linda (3-24-2012) |
Reaching to the sky The blossoming branches burst In celebration -Joanna (3-24-2012) |
| Inspirational Profoundly talented man Haunted by demons -Andi (3-24-2012) |
It makes me feel cool It makes me feel happy, now It makes me feel smart -Rachel (3-25-2012) |
| Snow petal blizzard Dancing drifting falling down Erased by the sun -Anna (3-25-2012) |
Wind whispers to tress Beauty fills almond blossoms Stars against the sky -Leah (3-25-2012) |
| Reaching for the sky Flowers enveloped by sun Joy is in his heart -Anne (3-25-2012) |
Celebrating life His brother has a new son Happiness there is -Gil (3-25-2012) |
| Arms reaching outward Upwards towards the blue Blooming in my heart -Nancy (3-25-2012) |
Dancing white blossoms Send joy to baby Vincent Lovely little child -Michele (3-23-2012) |
| Loving a nephew Inspirations blossom A beauty is made -Ella (3-25-2012) |
Almonds in full bloom Float across a field of blue For his new nephew -Jeremy (3-25-2012) |
| Drawn by spring breezes Guided by gentle sunbeams Glorious blooms wake -Noel (3-25-2012) |
Serenity tree Twisting branches, green and brown Watch your flowers bloom -Lucianna (3-25-2012) |
| The rain is falling Clouds heavy thunder roaring My tears, heart and sighs -Anonymous |
Some blooming flowers Are painted on the canvas Some inside the man -Stephen (3-11-2012) |
| A tortured genius Who saw life through his own eyes Left his gifts for us. -Donnie (3-10-2012) |
Sharp green leaves wave Brilliant blue iris bursts out Spring dances anew -Rebecca (2-29-2012) |
| I don’t want the world To see me cause I don’t think That they’d understand -Taylor (3-11-2012) |
Glowing in the sun Colors in the peace of day Sparkles in silence -Brandon (3-10-2012) |
| Sprouting from the ground The iris up with no bound It’s bright colors burst -Hawley |
Life, exalted, blooms Fleeting joy, luminous blue Reverie of one -Joli (3-1-2012) |
| Violet iris sways Atop a delicate stem In a spring meadow -Sue (3-10-2012) |
Sun-kissed petals rise Misery blooms in secret The most tender touch -Richard (3-10-2012) |
| To love is to grow To grow is to embrace change I will change and live -Eileen (3-10-2012) |
Eager paintbrush spears Sap rushing warm toward the sun Brushstrokes iris flame -Karen (3-10-2012) |
| Chartreuse and violet Making her presence well known Admired by us all -Denise (3-10-2012) |
El viento le dio al cielo La planta heso Amistad con la grarna La paloma volo contra mi piel -Gianni (3-11-2012) |
| Green spring with flowers Purple, yellow, blue, orange All blooming greatly -Matt (3-11-2012) |
Bright blue, so much life The world is full of beauty It’s so very short -Roger (3-9-2012) |
| Beaming golden gaze We look up, up, up! And bloom Into a blue sun -Kait (3-11-2012) |
Blue vibrating love Stems and leaves sprouting abound Green carpet blanket -Susan (3-11-2012) |
| Wonderful beauty A soul that knows how to love Gone too young, too soon -Larry (3-11-2012) |
Dazing Frenzy Exhilarating, Peaking Exhausted, soothed -Betsy (3-11-2012) |
| Beautiful purple Reaching for the sky and sun Nature’s bounty loved -Shirley (3-11-2012) |
Trapped inside the frame Tilted ground, high horizon, Still life trembles, near -Perry (3-10-2012) |
| Earth bound iris strives To reach up and touch distant Brilliant summer sky -Angela (3-11-2012) |
Beautiful blue bloom Rising up above the ground Yellow buds join in -Ronya (3-1-2012) |
| Beautiful nature- We are one- In love and nature -Rosemary |
Tall stems hold the blooms Blue petals, green grass reach out The colors explode -Robert (3-11-2012) |
| Beautiful Iris How I love your colorful Blossoms in springtime -Becky (3-15-2012) |
Irises aflame Radiant waves like lightning Ah, true beauty -Michael (3-16-2012) |
| Some look, some wander Made to sway, some to ponder Transient but true -David (3-16-2012) |
Vibrating rhythms Luminous purple petals Van Gogh's Iris blooms -Suzanne (3-16-2012) |
| Shimmering green blades Blossoms carpeting, the grass Greeting morning light -Phyllis (3-16-2012) |
Generous painter Making life where none exists Gentle flowering -Michael (3-16-2012) |
| Each brushstroke unique That heavenly blue flower Together they grow -Lauren (3-16-2012) |
Purple iris blooms Greeted by the morning sun Outside my window -Chris (3-16-2012) |
| Blue sits atop green Rooted in color a splash Leaves, grass, sun and sky -Nancy (3-16-2012) |
Wild insanity Capturing fleeting beauty Life seen and escaped -Michael (3-16-2012) |
| Nurtured by the earth Rising up to great and wave Purple majesty -Karen (3-16-2012) |
Henceforth, dear Vincent All our garden irises Shall whisper you name -Christine (3-17-2012) |
| Blue is like water Take your mind away today Green like the spring grass -Emileigh (3-17-2012) |
Flowers in the spring Blooming up high in April Oh how I love spring -William (3-17-2012) |
| This is an iris It was painted by van Gogh Pure and beautiful -Lucy (3-17-2012) |
Iris seeming calm Explosion of grass behind this is not still life -Dana (3-17-2012) |
| Catching the color Marveling at the beauty Back to the streetscape -Steve (3-17-2012) |
Pretty blue petals blossoming from an iris Sunlight through the day -Louise (3-17-2012) |
| Expression of life Pure beauty in a picture Of G-dâ•˙s perfect creation -Michelle (3-18-2012) |
Blue catches my eye Iris blooming on the wall How awe inspiring -Dawn (3-18-2012) |
| Purple Irises Swaying softly in the wind Against a green sea -Heather (3-18-2012) |
Embracing nature An explosion of colors Beauty is within -Cindy (3-20-2012) |
| Warm is the color Strength in vivid form reigns Truth is sustained here -Ben (3-20-2012) |
Bliss to reach out now Toward the golden sky Free from winter's sleep -Peg (3-21-2012) |
| Burst of blue blossom Reaching toward snow white clouds Stirring hearts to song -Alice (3-21-2012) |
Blue blooming beauties Along the green, grassy path Please don't ever wilt -Chandler (3-21-2012) |
| Lovely purple bid Looking up into the sun Welcoming the spring -Jennifer (3-21-2012) |
Vibrantly growing Colors blend in harmony Breath-taking beauty -Courtney (3-21-2012) |
| Blooms of violet Spears of green textured rhythm Nature's fragrant tune. -Peggy (3-14-2012) |
Forever love life Nature is a perfection Always be grateful -Ellie (3-14-2012) |
| Delicate flower Lovely light, purple and green His singular gift. -Margaret (3-13-2012) |
Spiral reaching blue Radiating green vibrate Purples in repose -Yronne (3-13-2012) |
| Inside full and thick Color, movement, spirit, heat Clash against your soul -Steve (3-13-2012) |
Draw us into you Change maker of light Oh so quickly lost -James (3-13-2012) |
| Sway fragile giant Thirsting for the sun's nectar Share they silent art -Frances (3-13-2012) |
Tiny squares on walls Windows to other places Teleporting me. -Fred (3-15-2012) |
| Exploding in life Heartbeat of Vincent Van Gogh Expression breathing -Tammy (3-14-2012) |
Honoring the sun Warm underground mystery Love's purple pulses -Lucrezia (3-14-2012) |
| Light and color Renew visual delight Now and forever -Cheryl (3-14-2012) |
Oh perfect Iris Though you grow among the weeds You are untainted -Diana (3-15-2012) |
| We are growing up Looking up to our future We strive for greatness -Frances (3-15-2012) |
Radiation of hope Life pulsating within me Serenity here -Dawn (3-15-2012) |
| Gem of the meadow Seeking freedom from limits Joyful bursting glow -Katherine and Mommy (3-14-2012) |
The pulses of life Each abrupt brushstroke dances Reaches from canvas -Timothy (3-13-2012) |
| The neck of a swan Its mighty bloom flares upward Tribute to the sun -Sarah (3-13-2012) |
Life by all means is Live one day at a time in joy Show all your beauty -William (3-11-2012) |
| How to describe a Petal, spear, leaf, bud, and grass With just eyes and hands. -Dawn (3-15-2012) |
Rich strokes of color Purple, lavender, yellow Blooms shoot from green growth -Holly (3-13-2012) |
| Swept by the brushstrokes Color rushing rushing in Drinking in the art -Lois (3-13-2012) |
Royal hue unfurled Forever for all to see Earth in its beauty -B. Fitzgerald (3-13-2012) |
| Squeezed from a tube of blue By the sun's cadmium eye Planted in the green -Matthew (3-15-2012) |
Iris in the grass How beautiful it can be How graceful it is -Sean (3-13-2012) |
| The purple Iris Van Gogh immortalized you In paint and in time -Kelly (3-11-2012) |
Sun and soil join force Pouring into me their life Fragile stems erect -Nancy (3-14-2012) |
| Agitated strife Violet gashes of color Moving energy -Sarah (3-13-2012) |
Vibrant landscapes move Swirling colors show torment Vincent gone too soon -Donna (3-13-2012) |
| Life, Vibrant and pure Pushing toward the blue sky Too soon to be dead. -Bill (3-10-2012) |
Outward expulsion Blossoming from the earth Boundless, freeing life -Elizabeth (3-10-2012) |
| Life explodes in art Hues of green and violet Feel the excitement -Mary (3-2-2012) |
Blooming in the ground All the purple flowers lift Toward the shining sun -Lilly (3-2-2012) |
| How vast the landscape The waving grass in the field The iris stands still -Petra (3-3-2012) |
Dandelions grow In a place of solitude As irises dance -Gabriella (3-2-2012) |
| Lavender blossoms Happily dancing, swaying Embracing each day -Winkie (2-29-2012) |
Buds watch their bold friend Proudly showing her beauty Ready to join soon -Andrea (3-3-2012) |
| Peace found in nature forms my heart and soul as one Let nature guide you -Erin (3-3-2012) |
Push out of the green Purple blossom lifts skyward Gentle nature dances -Marsha (3-3-2012) |
| Eternal Promise Growing, reaching, and hoping Renewal and joy -Kristen (3-3-2012) |
Radiating blades Bursting hues of life reborn Yearning sky and sun -S. Israel (3-2-2012) |
| Sunshine warms the earth Iris flowers like jewels, gleam like sapphires -Sophia (3-10-12) |
Green is the color, Blue is the accent of life, Together they grow. -Ryan (3-10-2012) |
| Iris abound here Beautiful, blooming garden Show us your beauty -Lisa (3-10-2012) |
Blue flowers green stalks Turn Proudly toward the sun Opening our hearts. -Anonymous |
| Green blades over ground Purple petals open bright Combine a delight -Joan (3-10-2012) |
The iris is blue Is it missing you like me Lonely in the spring -Michele (3-10-2012) |
| Short choppy brushstrokes The purple iris breaks through window framing life -Robin (3-10-2012) |
Winter is waning Warm gusts stirring pink blossoms Against green leaves -Beth and David (3-10-2012) |
| The strokes of color Motivates us through the room Blossoms bloom in Blue -Tracey and Diane (3-9-2012) |
Lunacy of light Dizzy in a dress of color Cling to refuge here -Matt (3-11-2012) |
| Radiant Flowers The gentle breeze of summer My life is complete -Andrew (3-8-2012) |
Vi’let Vibrations Energy of greens around The world is Alive! -Victoria (3-8-2012) |
| Verdantly alive Stalks of purple passion bloom Celebrating life. -Sarah (3-6-2012) |
Royal loyal blue Rising above all the rest Kingly as it sways -Ramy (3-6-2012) |
| So filled with life The master’s hand has shown us Eternal beauty. -Mary (3-7-2012) |
Shades of blue and green Seen in a world never seen Van Gogh never gone -John |
| A turbulent mind Immersed in nature Yields such beauty -Maureen (3-7-2012) |
I hide in the shade Dancing blind in the meadow Find me in your love -Jessica (3-7-2012) |
| Color flies from ground Brain intermediary The brush swirls round -Ann (3-6-2012) |
Green leaves spike upwards Energy of light pulses Purple bloom delights! -Terry (3-7-2012) |
| Flowers are dancing Green leaves are stretching their arms The garden will dance -Kate (3-7-2012) |
Wild and crazy An art museum field trip New knowledge blossoms -Vincent (3-8-2012) |
| Purple iris dance Bend and sway to songs of wind Spring is here again. -Ruth (3-9-2012) |
Beautiful spirit Freedom of mind’s expression Movement, Life’s colors. -Donna (3-8-2012) |
| Energetic life! Big and full vitality! Light, dark all is life! -Anonymous |
Tormented painter Green, yellow, white, and purple Calmed by the iris -Gail (3-8-2012) |
| Blue-throated song Echoing notes of root-fingers Playing earth’s music -Natalia (3-5-2012) |
Irises in spring Unfurl their splendor to share And inspire us -Micah (3-4-2012) |
| Attention is drawn Purple petals grasp the light A view is captured -George (3-1-2012) |
A living life breath Rippled in motion and joy Singing in beauty -Saskia (3-1-2012) |
| With a downward glance Eyes catch an iris blue and Remember beauty -Emily (3-2-2012) |
Blue green wide petals Open to fiery yellow Audacious nature -Meg (3-2-2012) |
| Purple peacefully Playing perpetually Pleasing the people -Nancy (3-3-2012) |
Violet blooms stretch open Reaching, striving, unfurling Bursting into life -Jamie (3-3-2012) |
| Did this painting cheer Your cold and anguished heart, oh It must have worked -Andrea (3-3-2012) |
Bright presentation Shines in my wandering eye Pulling me closer -Lizzie (3-3-2012) |
| Rain of green pouring Snakes of flowers rising Quietly roaring -Don (3-4-2012) |
Blue and violet Vibrant strong summer Iris Fresh dandelion -William (3-4-2012) |
| Blue and green so tall Calling and greeting to all The sunlight brings joy -Marlene (3-4-2012) |
Blue eyes are open After cold months of slumber Peering at new life -Sarah (3-4-2012) |
| Flowers, paint, canvas Tortured, demons you may say Genius or genie? -Mike (3-1-2012) |
Sentinels arise Possessing blue hues of light Everlasting strength -Reema (3-4-2012) |
| I see the flowers As they are gently growing On a warm spring day -Lillien (3-4-2012) |
A common Iris Acquires immortality With van Gogh’s brush strokes -Peter (3-2-2012) |
| I am here paint me My beauty is fleeting I am here for you -Terri (3-2-2012) |
The movement of spring forever in time is caught We see what he saw -Jessica (3-2-2012) |
| Blue iris so blue Intensity in motion I love this painting -Hannah (3-3-2012) |
Blue soldiers wait to See the spring come in time to Go back home again -Andrea (3-3-2012) |
| Leaves in the ground grow They germinate from the earth Reaching for the sky -Elizabeth (3-3-2012) |
A flower in time Captured in the morning mist Has gone away forever -Jay (3-2-2012) |
| Depressing grey day Needing the warmth and color The sun be unbound! -Doug (4-20-2012) |
Between earth and eye Beyond pain, untouchable Rain invading spring -Jeanne (4-22-2012) |
| A tortured mind makes Lovely images that dance In our captive hearts -Mike (4-27-2012) |
Falling are my tears Disguised by the falling rain Wash away my fears -Angelina (4-30-2012) |
| Heavy drops of rain Crying for me and my heart Crying for my thoughts -Windie (4-30-2012) |
One with rainmaker Consciousness in every drop Window to my soul -Kate (4-30-2012) |
| Beyond barred windows Rain falls upon open fields Van Gogh paints freedom -Martha (4-30-2012) |
Pitter, Patter rain You see it on the window Blurs the view I see -Connor (4-30-2012) |
| View from a window Raindrops hit the well worn path Hide the bars I see -Tara (4-31-2012) |
Rain pours on the field Nourishing all that drinks it Thirsts are quenched once more -Dotty (5-1-2012) |
| Down the valleys of My fingers to my paint brush Streaks on the canvas -Judith (5-2-2012) |
Skies and hills of grey Below planted fields growing Rain drops feel my pain -Lauren (5-2-2012) |
| Oh wretched gray day I need the warmth of the sun Show me your colors -Doug (4-20-2012) |
Depressing gray day Needing the warmth and color The sun be unbound! -Doug (4-20-2012) |
| Rain pours down in streaks— Van Gogh has painted his view— Window or mirror? -Kathleen (4-27-2012) |
Out of his window A mud trail meandering Alone in his thoughts -Carol (4-27-2012) |
| Water droplets fall They are strong and powerful Beating at the ground -Emily (4-29-2012) |
Falling on the Earth Ground gives way to Heaven’s tears Earth and sky as one -Alexander (4-28-2012) |
| Run don’t waste the day Think of the rain cleansing you As you breathe deeply. -Lora (4-28-2012) |
Streaking, streaming rain Dripping, dropping, blurry rain Cool moist earthy rain -Tina (4-28-2012) |
| A prison of mind Captured in paint and canvas Ponder the cell bars -Ed (4-28-2012) |
Drenching Rain on Grass— Hues of gold, silvers, and brass— Poetry on canvas -Neil & Mita (04-18-2012) |
| Soft rain, tears removed Passion emotions exposed Or simply revealed -Phyl |
Rain hitting the ground Peeking through the window glass I stare at the scene -Kelly (4-29-2012) |
| Rain drops fall and fall They absorb into ground life. Flourishing it grows -Natalya (4-29-2012) |
Storm rage on as I Will not be denied beauty Seen by me, outside -Dr. Jim (4-29-2012) |
| Landscape of rain drops Blurring my field of vision Refresh my senses -Sandra (4-29-2012) |
Shades of mind grey Projected on landscape Into fading mist -Laura (4-29-2012) |
| Vincent paints knowing That the colors of rain feed Sunflowers colors -Jim (4-29-2012) |
Rain is my holy, Cleansing force, unleashing love Into hopeful souls -Annie (4-29-2012) |
| Falling, moving rain Is it the rain falling down Or the tears’ presence? -Camille (4-28-2012) |
Tranquility felt From the sky above it falls Bringing life to earth -Rosana (4-29-2012) |
| Green fields washed anew Into every life rain falls Intermittently -Anonymous |
Vincent’s gloomy view Rain streaking down the window What was he thinking? -Carolyn (4-27-2012) |
| Oh Vincent alone Splashing color across minds Still not seeing love. -May |
Van Gogh a master Of emotion, paint, light A painting of rain -Anonymous |
| Rain like window bars I see beyond them to green But the rain will cease -Macire (4-7-2012) |
Whisk me far away To a land of blue and grey Standing still in awe -Josh (2-21-2012) |
| Rain, falling softly Drenching the barren wheat field Silently whispers -Liz (4-21-2012) |
A grey rainy day The rain is like prison bars Forcing me inside -Anonymous (4-21-2012) |
| Oh the inner pain Inspired by the sound of rain Inspires my painting -Anita (4-21-2012) |
Dark clouds on the hill Pouring rain that makes me feel A new day until… -Soma (4-21-2012) |
| Look, it is raining My, the rain falls down so hard The clouds are crying -Morgan (4-21-2012) |
The cold wet earth swells The gloom weighs down heavily A new green seed sprouts -Amy (4-21-2012) |
| The rain splatters down Hard onto the muddy field Earth’s tears of mourning -Cassie (4-21-2012) |
Silence falling deep Pastures purple, blue, and green Peaceful water still -Anita (4-21-2012) |
| Rain falls on the field The world awakens again And life blooms anew -Terry (4-21-2012) |
A misty curtain Clouds my vision and my mood Only for a while -Stacie (4-22-2012) |
| Cold rain streaks the glass Glimpse of summer framed in stone Blurs the muddy path -Stephen (4-22-2012) |
Rain still and quiet Falling gently on the field I’m alone with Rain -Beth (4-22-2012) |
| Rain falls, dark and grey ‘Cross the sea of green and brown Streaking the cold bars -Zachery (4-22-2012) |
The rain is falling The world surrounded in blue The soft ground may drink -Alexandra (4-24-2012) |
| Rain covered fields Bursting with seeds of new life The cycle completes -Nantamba (4-24-2012) |
Forceful moving lines Fast raindrops coming on ground It is fun to see -Reid (4-23-2012) |
| In a solemn field Rain graces the grass below In the bout of spring -Rachel & Mom (4-24-2012) |
The black rain slashes Cold. Loud, hard against the earth Bringing life anew -Mary (4-24-2012) |
| I feel imprisoned As I look out my window I want to run free -Cecilia (4-24-2012) |
Streaking streams of rain I hear it on his window I see how he sees -Celia (4-24-2012) |
| Drops hit my window I’m feeling a sense of calm The glory of Earth! -Jayna (4-24-2012) |
The rain gently cries Nourishing the dry ground while Shredding mournful tears -Haley (4-24-2012) |
| Rain falling on wheat Serenity appears here Joyful to behold -Estelle (4-25-2012) |
Joy and sorrow mixed Vincent we hear your voices Falling softly now -M. Maguire (4-25-2012) |
| The Rain falls softly On my lost and lonely soul In search of its Home -Diane (2-23-2012) |
Under the harsh rain Green field slide slowly downward Grove edges to empty sky -Dennia (2-26-2012) |
| Anxiety seems So beautiful on canvas If it is not yours -Glenn (2-25-2012) |
I am misery Darkness lingers forever Yet the sun will shine -Kobe (2-19-2012) |
| Van Gogh’s hand to brush Brings life to a blank canvas Like rain to a field -Maureen (2-19-2012) |
Allow the wonder Of existence beyond self To seep and streak in -Arlene (2-28-2012) |
| Streaks of pain And dispair reaching toward Peace Struggling for calm -Eleanore (2-28-2012) |
Forceful moving lines Pull me out into the rain Outside looking in -Becca (2-10-2012) |
| A wall of rain drops Soften the edges of a Sometimes harsh, rough world -Laura (2-18-2012) |
Rain unrelenting Field tame beyond passion view Contained too sad to move -Sue (2-25-2012) |
| The Rain falls softly On my lost and lonely soul In search of its Home -Diane (2-23-2012) |
Under the harsh rain Green field slide slowly downward Grove edges to empty sky -Dennia (2-26-2012) |
| Anxiety seems So beautiful on canvas If it is not yours -Glenn (2-25-2012) |
I am misery Darkness lingers forever Yet the sun will shine -Kobe (2-19-2012) |
| Van Gogh’s hand to brush Brings life to a blank canvas Like rain to a field -Maureen (2-19-2012) |
Allow the wonder Of existence beyond self To seep and streak in -Arlene (2-28-2012) |
| Streaks of pain And dispair reaching toward Peace Struggling for calm -Eleanore (2-28-2012) |
Forceful moving lines Pull me out into the rain Outside looking in -Becca (2-10-2012) |
| A wall of rain drops Soften the edges of a Sometimes harsh, rough world -Laura (2-18-2012) |
Rain unrelenting Field tame beyond passion view Contained too sad to move -Sue (2-25-2012) |
| Pure and gentle drops Refreshing each blade of grass Caressing the earth -Judy (2-18-2012) |
Streaking bright flashes Splatter on the thirsty field A grateful earth drinks -Amelia, Becky, Kathy (2-12-2012) |
| Only when it rains Do I feel what nature Wanted me to feel. -Foster (2-18-2012) |
There are no bars here When the soft rain falls outside And my soul escapes -Maurice (2-18-2012) |
| Unrelenting rain So bringing life to the land His tears streaming down -Candy (2-18-2012) |
I am inside me I am sad, want to be free Rain take me away -Miguel (2-18-2012) |
| Gazing out windows See the world beyond your life Freed from your deep pain -Isabelle (2-19-2012) |
Dark cold rain shivers The countryside slants and rolls Pouring sadness wide -Lindsey (2-11-2012) |
| Quiet contemplation Of the falling rain and his Own inner sadness -Beth (2-24-2012) |
Temperamental mind Like a bird with a hurt wing Fragile, yet tough, strong -Anonymous |
| As I look and see Me running free To a better me -Anonymous (2-11-2012) |
Looking through a world You see beauty and nature Why can't others see? -Ryan (2-17-2012) |
| Trapped inside myself I look out and wonder how I can see inside -G. Bailey (2-24-2012) |
Rain drift down the road Let me watch your beauty flow Nature is alive -Flora (2-25-2012) |
| There is always rain To nourish and inspire To give like and joy -Ray (2-26-2012) |
Renewed by water We stand ready to bring forth Color to our world -Susanne (2-26-2012) |
| Peer inward, not out Can my soul be this dreary? Forever hopeful -Bruce (2-25-2012) |
The rain runs sideways The hills are oh so distant What a sense of peace -Emily (2-25-2012) |
| Only in watching Rain can one become truly Fluid in thought -Diane (2-25-2012) |
Viewing sodden fields Seen through the bars of my room To be free like rain -Lynn (2-25-2012) |
| Rain is an event Seeds germinate and the Grass grows with new life. -L. Coso (2-14-2012) |
Love the tapping rain Falling on the hungry seeds Blooms in spring will come. -Cynthia L. (2-14-2012) |
| Grey raindrops falling Orderly fields stretch beyond Outside the window. -Susa (2-15-2012) |
Drawn by the colors Yet the nail marks make me feel Vincent's complex soul. -Rai (2-15-2012) |
| Dreary falling rain Mountains, overcast, distance Quenches thirst of grass -Joanna (2-11-2012) |
Like a grainy film I am reminded of the Storms inside and out -Kris (2-12-12) |
| Going together Falling with the dancing rain Capturing the past -Merry (2-11-2012) |
Falling wet madness Yellow, grey, green, blue, white grass Lonely abandoned -Alison (1-11-2012) |
| Surrendering all My soul peers beyond windows Can joy still return? -Liz (2-11-2012) |
Dingy grey rainfall Internal oppressive gloom Captured in my room -Joyce (2-12-12) |
| Wonderful sadness The sun is missing from here On my own again -Celeste (2-11-12) |
Luscious field open With sweet raindrops falling yet Behind cold bars I stay -Emily (2-11-2012) |
