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Poet: Anne Sexton
Poem: The Starry Night
Volume: All My Pretty Ones
Comment 9 of 9, added on March 17th, 2007 at 2:26 PM.
When I read that a person has allowed themselves to die I think (shall I say? as Anne questioned in her poem) ...I think of Xt. He too allowed others to murder Him, and for no reason. Or was there a reason? We observers from the outside are once again led by (shall I say it...religion)?? yes led into Mystery again and again. Shall I say it Divine Mystery. Can the cause of death be birth? ..for Nicole presently, for Magdeline distantly, for Anne 40+ years past. The sorrowing mother Maria's mother was Anne, over 2000 years past. Now I read the deep and beautiful insights of another Anne whom I find most profound. gratias agamus Domino Deo nostro...
lorkin from United States
Comment 8 of 9, added on February 9th, 2006 at 8:08 AM.
I think Sexton produces incredible imagery in this poem. If one had never seen Van Gogh's painting, it would still be as captivating. Having seen the painting however, I understand the "this is how I want to die" comment. It is not a depressing thought, or even that dark of a comment. It is purely the statement of the brilliance of the stars in the painting, and how if she could choose how to die, it would be to be sucked up into these fantastic stars. Incredible and wonderful.
V from Canada
Comment 7 of 9, added on January 23rd, 2006 at 12:01 PM.
i think this poem is absolutely brilliant. i love anne sexton's writing. i admire how she wrote about a work of art, and it was all about her observations and opinions about the poem. brilliant.
lauren from United States
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When I read that a person has allowed themselves to die I think (shall I say? as Anne questioned in her poem) ...I think of Xt. He too allowed others to murder Him, and for no reason. Or was there a reason? We observers from the outside are once again led by (shall I say it...religion)?? yes led into Mystery again and again. Shall I say it Divine Mystery. Can the cause of death be birth? ..for Nicole presently, for Magdeline distantly, for Anne 40+ years past. The sorrowing mother Maria's mother was Anne, over 2000 years past. Now I read the deep and beautiful insights of another Anne whom I find most profound. gratias agamus Domino Deo nostro...
lorkin from United States