Arthur Vaso Poet Free verse

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The Theft of Ones Self

The paintings where discovered in an old barn
The crime of the century
All six paintings masterpieces
All the locals where questioned at length and width
No one had but a single clue
Except for the local art dealer
He whispered to the inspector
I saw a very colorful van
Drive off in the night
It was not someone from around here inspector
The inspector asked Theo, did you hear anything?
The art dealer replied I am hard of hearing you see
Upon which he proffered a flask from his breast pocket
I think Vincent lives near there, off you go and ask him
When the inspector sought out this new witness
He was no where to be found
They suspected it was his van
In conclusion
Vincent Van Gogh
And was never found


Notes: In America we pronounce his name Van Go, not Van Goff

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Lynn Marie March 12, 2017 at 12:39 AM You could easily write sketches for SNL..This is that funny and so creatively penned! I love reading about art heists It seems impossible with the technology today, yet still happens. The art world is a very mysterious one and this was a great fun read..Great write. thank you for the smiles :-) blessings, lynn Arthur Vaso March 12, 2017 at 8:29 PM Thank you, I dont think SNL can afford me! LOL

Connie Marcum Wong February 9, 2017 at 4:37 AM When I visited his museum in Amsterdam they had a complimentary movie documentary of his life going all day long. He had a very interesting life and fought his emotional/mental problems...but lost the battle. He left us so much to appreciate. It is sad he died thinking he was a failure. I enjoyed your light poem Arthur. You always manage to entertain splendidly! 7 ; ) Arthur Vaso March 6, 2017 at 8:33 PM Thank you Connie!

Nette Onclaud February 7, 2017 at 11:09 AM there lies the mystery of the van.. and vincent was hard of hearing---after he sliced his ears?...love your wit and this comedy sketch, arthur!.. huggs Arthur Vaso March 6, 2017 at 8:32 PM :) thanks Nette hugs!

Eve Roper February 6, 2017 at 10:50 PM This is so funny : ) poor Vincent... I would love to have a few of his pieces if I could afford it with a vault to keep them safe so no one would steal them.... Arthur Vaso March 6, 2017 at 8:31 PM Why Eve, who would steal a Van Gogh? If they broke into your house they would steal an "Van Eve"

Jean Murray February 6, 2017 at 8:40 AM This Van Gogh had a lovely flow. Arthur Vaso March 6, 2017 at 8:30 PM Thank you Jeanie!

Seren Roberts February 5, 2017 at 6:58 PM written with a chuckle loved it.....Seren Arthur Vaso March 6, 2017 at 8:30 PM Thanks Seren.

Carolyn Devonshire February 4, 2017 at 2:44 PM When someone steals valuables created by an artist, it makes me angry. The story ignited my ire because Van Gogh is one of my two favorite painters. (Named two cats after him.) Unfortunately, he confessed to shooting himself while on his deathbed. Artists have such deep emotions. This poem is a treasure and a favorite. Hugs, Carolyn Arthur Vaso March 6, 2017 at 8:29 PM Thanks Carolyn!

Carol B. February 3, 2017 at 10:23 PM Loved it! Arthur Vaso March 6, 2017 at 8:29 PM Thanks Carol!!!

Andrea Dietrich February 3, 2017 at 6:09 PM cute and funny, my friend. Glad to see you do one not morose this time, though I love your morose poetry as well! Arthur Vaso March 6, 2017 at 8:29 PM Dont worry morose just took a wee vacation!!! LOL

Chris Green February 3, 2017 at 8:34 AM That was funny and very clever my friend. Made me chuckle. :) Arthur Vaso March 6, 2017 at 8:28 PM Thank you Chris!

Probir Gupta February 3, 2017 at 6:06 AM A great poem ... Van Gogh ... we say it as we pronounce loch ... Van Gogh, a phenomenon ... Thanks Arthur ... Arthur Vaso March 6, 2017 at 8:27 PM Thanks Probir, poor Van Gott or Van GOOOO wont care, he cant hear us after he cut off his ear!! LOL Darren White February 7, 2017 at 9:38 AM Yes that is how it should be pronounced! ! :)

Jan Allison February 3, 2017 at 3:05 AM VERY clever Arthur we pronounce it as Van Goff but I do know its pronounced Van Go across the pond:-) hugs Jan xx Arthur Vaso March 6, 2017 at 8:26 PM So funny that Canadians are the only ones who speak proper English these days!! :)

Darren White February 2, 2017 at 11:48 PM We don't say Van Go OR Van Goff hahaha... It's Vahn Ghogh ;) I'll do a soundfile with pronunciation some day if I can make it without stuttering my tongue out. Arthur Vaso February 5, 2017 at 6:59 PM Thanks Joseph!

Joseph May February 2, 2017 at 10:43 PM Were these the ones found in Italy?...He was a great artist whose fame came after his passing...Nicely penned.. Arthur Vaso February 5, 2017 at 6:57 PM Thanks Joseph!

Tim Smith February 2, 2017 at 10:22 PM I Wonder about Van Go... Arthur Vaso February 5, 2017 at 6:56 PM :)

White Wolf February 2, 2017 at 10:19 PM Very well done, Arthur! In Australia, we also pronounce it as Van Go! Arthur Vaso February 5, 2017 at 6:56 PM Thank you White Wolf!