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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

Date: 6/8/2019 3:14:00 PM

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

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/8/2019 7:23:00 PM

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

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/7/2019 5:49:00 AM

Congrats on your POTD, Caren. Lovely.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/7/2019 9:14:00 PM

Thank you Line.

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 6/6/2019 5:25:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD. Living VanGogh, artist to artist.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/7/2019 9:15:00 PM

Thank you Sandra.

Arturo Michael

Date: 6/4/2019 9:07:00 AM

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

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/4/2019 9:40:00 AM

Thank you Arturo. I appreciate it.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/2/2019 12:25:00 PM

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

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/2/2019 4:36:00 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.

Date: 6/1/2019 8:22:00 AM

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

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/1/2019 3:54:00 PM

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

Silent One

Date: 5/27/2019 6:33:00 AM

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

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/27/2019 7:37:00 AM

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

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/25/2019 5:07:00 PM

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

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/25/2019 5:25:00 PM

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

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/24/2019 3:46:00 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
Date: 5/24/2019 8:02:00 PM

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

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 5/24/2019 3:20:00 PM

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

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/24/2019 8:02:00 PM

Thank you Gordon. I was gobsmacked!

Charles Messina

Date: 5/24/2019 3:19:00 PM

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

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/24/2019 8:02:00 PM

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

Hilo Poet

Date: 5/23/2019 6:00:00 PM

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

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/24/2019 1:08:00 AM

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

Okonkwo Ifeanyichukwu

Date: 5/23/2019 4:45:00 PM

Caren congratulations on your poem of the day.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/24/2019 1:08:00 AM

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

Warren Doll

Date: 5/23/2019 3:33:00 PM

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

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/24/2019 1:08:00 AM

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

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/23/2019 2:13:00 PM

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

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/23/2019 2:32:00 PM

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

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/23/2019 11:06:00 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
Date: 5/23/2019 12:35:00 PM

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

P.S. Awtry

Date: 5/23/2019 10:56:00 AM

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

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/23/2019 12:35:00 PM

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

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 5/23/2019 10:49:00 AM

Congratulations!!! I love color, tooo.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/23/2019 10:50:00 AM

Thank you Sunlight!

Joseph May

Date: 5/23/2019 9:27:00 AM

Congrats on POTD Caren..

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/23/2019 10:50:00 AM

Thank you so much my friend!

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 5/23/2019 9:14:00 AM

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

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/23/2019 10:50:00 AM

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

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/23/2019 9:01:00 AM

Congrats Caren on POTD, greetings from Kefalonia, Tom

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/23/2019 10:51:00 AM

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

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/23/2019 8:15:00 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
Date: 5/23/2019 10:51:00 AM

Thank you Winged Warrior. I was gobsmacked!

P.S. Awtry

Date: 5/23/2019 7:37:00 AM

Terrific! Congratulations on POTD!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/23/2019 10:52:00 AM

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