Exploited Genius

Once upon a time ago
Lived a man named Vincent Van Gogh.
His style of painting vexed a few
With importunities anew:
His long broad strokes and use of light
Bright yellows, mauve were his delight
Blues and oranges caught the eye
Contrasting when placed side by side
For all the beauty he expressed
It left him poor and dispossessed.
Life seems to fault the advent man
It’s been that way since time began.
Deceased his work has now become
Treasures in Louvre museum.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 5:50 PM
Thank you for sharing you poetry with us Albert. I enjoyed reading it this afternoon. Hope you have a wonderful weekend running over with inspiration. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
June 5, 2010 at 5:28 PM
Mostly this is the tragic thing happening in the lives of the artists. History tells us.
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June 5, 2010 at 3:36 PM
Van Gogh's style is so unique and his use of color excites the viewer. Too bad he did not receive the acclaim he deserved during his lifetime. Now his paintings sell for millions. You have captured both the artist's style and his mental health very well in this tribute. Love, Carolyn
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