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The Wheatfield

You painted the wheatfield, In a fashionable way. You gave us a sense of wonder, The lovely skies of your days. Your mesmerizing sunflowers, Give us the study of delight. You presented movement, When you painted starry night. With beautiful swirls you painted, In most of your later work. The pain in your head was intense, That caused your heart to hurt. Extinguishing your candle of creativity, By your own two hands and will. You took your life away from us, In your very muse; the wheat field.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 3/1/2009 8:39:00 AM
Another compelling tribute to a complex man who gained no recognition for his talent until after his death. I did not know Van Gogh died in a wheatfield, only that he took his "life away from us." Your love for the artist shines like beacons in a "starry night." Please let me know when you write more poems about Van Gogh! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/14/2008 11:50:00 PM
This is a nice tribut to Vincent Van Gogh. It's sad he shot himself twice in the chest, in the wheatfield.
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Date: 11/14/2008 11:45:00 PM
Van Gogh would be proud I do believe! Fine flow and rhyming, and splendid imagery... Best wishes, Keith
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