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In the Know With Vangogh

In the know
With Van Gogh
You all think you know him
But who channels him?
Who swims in color?
Who has paint on their hands in a perpetual way?
You all think you know him
I live him.

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Darlene De Beaulieu

June 8, 2019 at 3:14 PM

hello Caren, his paintings were very grim. Uet he was a great painter. Have a nice day my friend.

Caren Krutsinger

June 8, 2019 at 7:23 PM

Darlene, I know they were and yet I adore them! Mine are rather like his I think.

Line Gauthier

June 7, 2019 at 5:49 AM

Congrats on your POTD, Caren. Lovely.

Caren Krutsinger

June 7, 2019 at 9:14 PM

Thank you Line.

Arturo Michael

June 4, 2019 at 9:07 AM

Congratulations Caren...You certainly do...Live him...All the best...

Caren Krutsinger

June 4, 2019 at 9:40 AM

Thank you Arturo. I appreciate it.

Kim Rodrigues

June 2, 2019 at 12:25 PM

Congrats on POTD! Love the artist in you with words and VanGogh hands!

Caren Krutsinger

June 2, 2019 at 4:36 PM

Thank you Kim. I love to paint; it is my go-to thing if I want to live outside myself for a bit.

Robertina B.

June 1, 2019 at 8:22 AM

A belated congratulations on your POTD, Caren.. Your talent continues to shine!! A brilliant write, my friend.. Have a blessed day!

Caren Krutsinger

June 1, 2019 at 3:54 PM

Thank you Robertina. I am so glad you saw this one.

Silent One

May 27, 2019 at 6:33 AM

I guess we will never know.. great short poem Caren.. Congrats on POTD

Caren Krutsinger

May 27, 2019 at 7:37 AM

Thank you Silent One I am still trying to wrap my brain around it. I am humbly honored.

Connie Marcum Wong

May 25, 2019 at 5:07 PM

This is wonderful Caren! Belated Congratulations on POTD honors my friend. : ) xxoo

Caren Krutsinger

May 25, 2019 at 5:25 PM

Thank you Connie. I am thrilled that you stopped by.

Susan Ashley

May 24, 2019 at 3:46 PM

Your artistic passion is expressed eloquently and artistically, Caren. The power of your last two lines is a potent finale to a glorious poem. Congratulations on your wonderful and well-deserved recognition with POTD honors. Warmest wishes always my lovely friend.. ~Susan

Caren Krutsinger

May 24, 2019 at 8:02 PM

Thank you so much Susan. It was an absolute surprise!

Gordon Mcconnell

May 24, 2019 at 3:20 PM

Fine write Caren, truly deserving the POTD, well done indeed!

Caren Krutsinger

May 24, 2019 at 8:02 PM

Thank you Gordon. I was gobsmacked!

Charles Messina

May 24, 2019 at 3:19 PM

Sorry I missed this, Great poem, Caren. Congrats on POTD. Charlie

Caren Krutsinger

May 24, 2019 at 8:02 PM

You saw it now though Charles. That is what counts! Thanks.

William Kelii Kekaula

May 23, 2019 at 6:00 PM

What an impact of a few words of my fave artist Caren, compliments to your POTD indeed, Aloha William

Caren Krutsinger

May 24, 2019 at 1:08 AM

Thank you so much William. I am pretty excited! Wow! What a rush!

Okonkwo Ifeanyichukwu

May 23, 2019 at 4:45 PM

Caren congratulations on your poem of the day.

Caren Krutsinger

May 24, 2019 at 1:08 AM

Thank you so much for stopping by to congratulate me, Okonkwo.

Warren Doll

May 23, 2019 at 3:33 PM

Great poem, Caren. Congratulations on the POTD honor. Best Wishes` Warren

Caren Krutsinger

May 24, 2019 at 1:08 AM

Thank you Warren. I was stunned, surprised and SO excited!

Jennifer Proxenos

May 23, 2019 at 2:13 PM

Hey Caren, Always said your poems rock! Congratulations on being awarded POTD - a great honor! Hugs, Jennifer.

Caren Krutsinger

May 23, 2019 at 2:32 PM

Thank you Jennifer. This was a wonderful surprise this morning! Wow!

Brandy Nicole

May 23, 2019 at 11:06 AM

"Who has paint on their hands in a perpetual way?" Every poet. :) I think so anyway. Scribbling outside the lines to create a Masterpiece, with Words. Congratulations Caren, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Caren Krutsinger

May 23, 2019 at 12:35 PM

Thank you so much Brandy! I always have neon paint on my fingers, daily.

P.S. Awtry

May 23, 2019 at 10:56 AM

Caren, per your comment below, please write a poem about getting a POTD and include the term "prissily pleased" <3

Caren Krutsinger

May 23, 2019 at 12:35 PM

P.S. this is hilarious! Trixie is all for it. I am trying to slap her down but she is flying.

Sunlite Wanter

May 23, 2019 at 10:49 AM

Congratulations!!! I love color, tooo.

Caren Krutsinger

May 23, 2019 at 10:50 AM

Thank you Sunlight!

Joseph May

May 23, 2019 at 9:27 AM

Congrats on POTD Caren..

Caren Krutsinger

May 23, 2019 at 10:50 AM

Thank you so much my friend!

Kurt Ravidas

May 23, 2019 at 9:14 AM

Congrats both to Caren and van Gogh. You're best and great)

Caren Krutsinger

May 23, 2019 at 10:50 AM

Thank you Kurt. I am so glad you saw this too. I nearly missed it.

Tom Cunningham

May 23, 2019 at 9:01 AM

Congrats Caren on POTD, greetings from Kefalonia, Tom

Caren Krutsinger

May 23, 2019 at 10:51 AM

I like the word "Kefalonia". May I please use it Tom?

Winged Warrior

May 23, 2019 at 8:15 AM

Van Gogh should give you his right ear for this lol...Excellent my friend...one of your little gems hit the right spot, Caren...with a poetic artistic shine...Congrats!!! on POTD!!...^WW^...{*J*}

Caren Krutsinger

May 23, 2019 at 10:51 AM

Thank you Winged Warrior. I was gobsmacked!

P.S. Awtry

May 23, 2019 at 7:37 AM

Terrific! Congratulations on POTD!

Caren Krutsinger

May 23, 2019 at 10:52 AM

Thank you P.S. I am so surprised yet prissily pleased also

Phil Capitano

May 23, 2019 at 7:26 AM

Atta girl Caren, just slip on his skin and let's colour. Very cool idea and well stated. Have a great day.

Caren Krutsinger

May 23, 2019 at 7:32 AM

Than you Phil. I adore COLOUR. I thrive on it!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 23, 2019 at 6:37 AM

Oh Caren I just LOVE this! A fave :) Congratulations on POTD! xomo

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

May 23, 2019 at 7:55 AM

It was mine last week, my sister's today :) Happy Birthday Gemini! <3

Caren Krutsinger

May 23, 2019 at 7:33 AM

Thank you Maureen.So unexpected.Makes my almost birthday week GREAT. A week from tomorrow is my birthday!

Tania Kitchin

May 23, 2019 at 5:02 AM

Love it Caren, congratulations on POTD!

Caren Krutsinger

May 23, 2019 at 5:43 AM

I am shocked! Wow! Thanks for figuring this out! Wow! Wow! How lovely! Wow! Trixie's big-head is going to be too big to get out the doorway this morning.

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