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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
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.
ReplyDeleteThat guy knew how to paint. It's just too bad that none of the money that's being offered today ever went his way.
ReplyDeleteBut there were many a story to tell too
ReplyDeleteThey sure go for quite the amount now
ReplyDeleteha. someone has to tell the story...and who better than gossiping house wives,,,i like the color yellow...its vivid....
ReplyDeleteOh 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!! :)
ReplyDeleteHeld steadfast to its blessing - I like that line.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Hank, a bit of art creeping into your post.
ReplyDeleteHank, 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
ReplyDeleteVery well done!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the women telling stories. Nice, Hank.
ReplyDeleteThose 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!
ReplyDeleteA 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
ReplyDeleteSuch 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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