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Thank You Vincent Van Gogh

Look what you have left us, Vincent van Gogh
Found hiding under your tormented mind
A vision of your Starry Night in Rhone
The Night Cafe' was revenge of a kind
At Eternity's Gate one sits and cries
But I reside in A Poet's Garden
Thirty seven years of visions disguised
You turned from God as your heart hardened
In suffering your gift was your pardon
At night I sit in your Cafe' Terrace
And contemplate the dreams you starred in
The Self Portrait you painted in Paris
Thank you for the chance to let us all see
Your brilliant visionary ecstasy



  an original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner
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Linda Alice Fowler Date: 3/23/2023 9:23:00 AM Beautiful snippet into Van Gogh, one of my favorite artists. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/23/2023 9:28:00 AM LOL Thank you, Linda. This is one of my first sonnets, when I was just learning to write them. I appreciate your kindness and support. Have a super day my friend:)

Maurice Rigoler Date: 3/7/2016 9:13:00 PM Years ago I wrote a long narrative poem on van Gogh based on a reading of his life. Your poem highlights certain events in his artistic and personal life. It's a wonderful read, Daniel. I once had a large library of art books, not only on van Gogh, but other of my favorite painters. I donated them to our town library. I should repost my portrait of one of his self-portraits. / M Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/7/2016 9:28:00 PM Mr. Maurice. I wasn't trying to be disrespectful. I have no doubt you are a man of high integrity. It's very obvious. I apologize if I have offended you. I was simply rendering my interpretation of his painting. I liked your poem and I hold you in the highest esteem. I would love to see your portrait, as I am a fan of yours and his. Thank you for stopping by. Peace my friend:)

Jeannie Cronin Date: 3/4/2016 2:06:00 PM This is really great Daniel. Don McLean would have been proud! His song "Vincent" has always been one of my all time favorites. I listen to it often and find myself entranced by it every time. And, every time, I think to myself, "I want to write something as awesome as that!" Maybe we should collaborate on it? I would jump at the chance to work with you again! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/4/2016 2:13:00 PM Bring it on! Thank you for comparing me to Don McLean. "This will be the day that I die" LOL You are sooo funny. Thanks as always for making me smile. Peace my dear:)

Tim Smith Date: 3/4/2016 1:32:00 PM Lovely DT...at the Art Institute here they have Van Gogh's bedroom collection on display unit May. I think I'll go visit there next week one day. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/4/2016 1:36:00 PM You will regret it if you don't. Thank you for the kind remarks and you know I always like to visit. Peace my friend and have a great weekend:)

Eileen Manassian Date: 3/4/2016 12:30:00 PM I LOVE IT!!!! He's my favorite artist. I've written a poem entitled, Under Vincent's Starry Night. Oh...this is a beauty. Good for you! Hugs Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 3/4/2016 12:34:00 PM Thank you, Eileen. He is my fav also. I watched a special last night on Educ. TV and it inspired me to write. I really appreciate your kind words and am glad you enjoyed. Peace my lady:)