Van Gogh's Ear

It's no great mystery I impart -
that Van Gogh had two eyes for art,
and yet its a fact that you'll hold dear
as I reveal the fate of his left ear.
It's still listening today,
on a secret project for the CIA.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Godwin Avatar
March 21, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha, I can't stop, somewhere out there are people who would believe it, too! Too as in also funny.
Crandall Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 8:56 PM
haha, yup, I like to start these conspiracy theories. Some of them never get off the ground.
Greenhough Avatar
March 21, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Does anyone know? Was it the whole ear or just the earlobe?
Crandall Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Only me - lol! I remember reading it was only part of his ear...yeah, maybe just the earlobe.
Dietrich Avatar
March 21, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Ha. And I like Gershon's remark below mine
Crandall Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 8:55 PM
haha, I always love the levity he brings
Wolf Avatar
March 21, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I ear ya.
Crandall Avatar
March 22, 2026 at 8:54 PM
eye - eye captain
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