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Vignette-20th Cntury Man

A world of torment was his stage His paintings previewed a later age; Neurosis,depression & death- Escaping into a dream Leaving the world with 'a scream' Edvard Monck (1863-1944) The Scream http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scream

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Jane Bowen

Date: 3/19/2009 7:47:00 PM

Your talent seethes fear,,,Loved it! This dark shadowy poem is a brilliant look at the trecherous life of one man...and I applaud you for its delivery value~ Splendid Brian....really . God bless ya, take care, and keep up the great uniqueness in your writing...THANKS FOR SHARING WITH US ALL~! Janers

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 3/18/2009 7:07:00 PM

This work, although frightening, always leaves its mark..its one you will never forget once youve seen it. BG

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/18/2009 6:46:00 PM

You captured the unsettling terror that this piece of art depicts! What torment must he been trying to illustrate? Well done in a terrific poem! ~ Carrie

L'Nass Shango

Date: 3/18/2009 8:08:00 AM

What I love about this poem is its inaudible reference to Auden, the imagery painted by crisp rhythm of words - a beauty. Thanks for your visit, and the groundings.

Robin L. Gass

Date: 3/18/2009 7:43:00 AM

Wonderful Narrative! This is one that I actually know! :) The pain in this painting is tangible. From what I read he suffered much. There is a sad kind of beauty in that he could show his pain so vividly. Thank you for sharing and your inspiration, Brian. Love, Robin

Sharon Winter

Date: 3/18/2009 5:35:00 AM

One of my favorite paintings Brian. Your poem does it great justice. Almost used this one for your contest! Love, Shar

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 3/18/2009 2:22:00 AM

Yikes, what an image!!! Madness, had been written here, well done as always, love, Kristin