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Vignette-Van Gogh Finale

A painting a day for ten weeks Each different, unique- In this flurry of work Blur of despair,Vincent did depart, Before pointing a gun to his heart These 70+ paintings + (aptly) yellow flowers bedecked his death-bed scene. An inadequate tribute to a genious and misunderstood man

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Elaine George

Date: 10/7/2009 1:30:00 AM

As the songs says 'He was too beautiful for this world. Your line 'Blur of despair', says it all. Wonderful wiriting, Brian. Lainie

Daver Austin

Date: 10/6/2009 8:40:00 AM

Yes, and this is most often the rule with genius. Loved it. Love, daver

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/5/2009 12:55:00 PM

There appears to be a fine line between genius and madness, Brian. Van Gogh certainly fits into the category of the "misunderstood." I wonder if the "yellow flowers" to which you refer were sunflowers. I had a print of that painting -- so beautiful! Love, Carolyn

Robin L. Gass

Date: 10/5/2009 12:32:00 PM

A tragic end to a great talent. It is a beautiful tribute to Van Gogh, Brian. Love, Robin

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/5/2009 8:20:00 AM

Such a talented artist, and troubled man. All the pieces of that puzzle put together in this wonderful poem. ~ Great job. ~ Carrie

Jared Pickett

Date: 10/5/2009 6:26:00 AM

Interesting topic... Van Gogh was an amazing man/artist.....Your tribute painted that image for those who have never heard of him... You are a very unique and talented writer Brian..... Keep that mind of yours firing friend.......:JP]

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/5/2009 6:18:00 AM

Nice tribute to Van Gogh. Keep writing. Sara

Raul Moreno

Date: 10/5/2009 1:14:00 AM

Most genius' are misunderstood, such a shame an enormous talent ended his life so soon. Nice work...Raul