On Critics

Never mind, Vincent, what they say.
 Go on and paint your sunflowers,
 And your swirling, starry skies.
 Those who can, you know, must do;
 And those who can't must criticize.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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September 3, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Well said sir, gently chastizing but to the point.
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