Love Poem: Undergrowth with Two Figures
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Written by: Kim Rodrigues

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.