Letters To Theo

In the course of years, Vincent wrote out his heart. Capturing his thoughts, Around his life and art. Sunflowers were his muse, As he painted through the rain. He beautified the canvas, While adding hints of pain. His heart, mind, and soul, Were his artistic trio. He chronicled his life of art. In his letters to Theo. ________________________________ *Note: Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's Letters to his brother Theodore describing, his art, pain, and inspirations...
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Martin Avatar
March 23, 2009 at 11:29 PM
So well described and written. Tyler
Neal Avatar
March 4, 2009 at 8:01 PM
His very detailed letters capture the intense passion he had to create such masterpieces. Good work, Love Elizabeth
Neal Avatar
March 4, 2009 at 2:40 PM
Indeed his letters to Theo capture his amazing gift described in words. Very nice. DN
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March 1, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Nice tribute to a talented artist. Enjoyed this one. Thank you for sharing it and for your kind words on my haiku. Keep up the good writing. Karen
Bickerstaffe Avatar
March 1, 2009 at 2:32 AM
Lovely verses, well rhymed and with a sweet and gentle cadence... well done Raul! Best wishes, Keith
Devonshire Avatar
February 28, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Raul, you make such intelligent observations on my favorite artist. Such beauty and irony in the words "Sunflowers were his muse as he painted through the rain." That is one of my favorite paintings. I also love Irises and the one singer Don McLean calls "Starry, Starry Night." In fact, your poems recall McLean's powerful insights into this great artist. Bravo! Carolyn
Mckenzie Avatar
February 27, 2009 at 6:20 PM
Excellent write about one of my favorite artists Well done its going to my favorites!!! Laura :)
Winter Avatar
February 27, 2009 at 5:22 AM
Awesome tribute/Ekphrasis. Art history lesson, too. Thanks Raul. Love, Shar
Strand Avatar
February 27, 2009 at 12:41 AM
A great artist indeed Raul.Rgds Brian
Golden Avatar
February 26, 2009 at 6:02 PM
Wonderful write, here, Raul! I love art, and when you can include the canvas medium somehow within the written form, you have my attention! Blessings, Donna
Richards Avatar
February 26, 2009 at 4:44 PM
Another excellent poem about something that must be another passion of yours. Great job, Raul! ~ love, Carrie
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