Inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night, this poem captures the contrast I’ve always felt in the painting, the swirling wind looks wild and intense, yet the scene feels deeply calming to me. In this acrostic reflection, I tried to echo that blend of motion and peace, where silence, wind, and starlight shape a quiet night full of wonder.
Silence speaks from the stars
The town below, a calming night
Active wind starts blowing hard
Reaching across the sky, while
Rows of houses reflect the night
Yellow crescent moon glows bright
Night lends itself to quiet
Insinuating a peaceful town
Glimmering, the stars shine on
Hear the church bell softly chime
Timid glances towards the sky
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