Brian Strand Poet Narrative

Vignette-Van Gogh Finale

A painting a day for ten weeks
Each different, unique-
In this flurry of work
Blur of despair,Vincent did depart,
Before pointing a gun to his heart

These 70+ paintings + (aptly) yellow flowers bedecked his death-bed scene.

An inadequate tribute to a genious and misunderstood man

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Elaine George October 7, 2009 at 1:30 AM As the songs says 'He was too beautiful for this world. Your line 'Blur of despair', says it all. Wonderful wiriting, Brian. Lainie

Daver Austin October 6, 2009 at 8:40 AM Yes, and this is most often the rule with genius. Loved it. Love, daver

Carolyn Devonshire October 5, 2009 at 12:55 PM There appears to be a fine line between genius and madness, Brian. Van Gogh certainly fits into the category of the "misunderstood." I wonder if the "yellow flowers" to which you refer were sunflowers. I had a print of that painting -- so beautiful! Love, Carolyn

Robin L. Gass October 5, 2009 at 12:32 PM A tragic end to a great talent. It is a beautiful tribute to Van Gogh, Brian. Love, Robin

Carrie Richards October 5, 2009 at 8:20 AM Such a talented artist, and troubled man. All the pieces of that puzzle put together in this wonderful poem. ~ Great job. ~ Carrie

Jared Pickett October 5, 2009 at 6:26 AM Interesting topic... Van Gogh was an amazing man/artist.....Your tribute painted that image for those who have never heard of him... You are a very unique and talented writer Brian..... Keep that mind of yours firing friend.......:JP]

Sara Kendrick October 5, 2009 at 6:18 AM Nice tribute to Van Gogh. Keep writing. Sara

Raul Moreno October 5, 2009 at 1:14 AM Most genius' are misunderstood, such a shame an enormous talent ended his life so soon. Nice work...Raul