Vincent's Chair 1888

I sat there all alone,
After many visitors
Have come and gone.

Then I met an artist,
Who graced me with his presence;
A peculiar man I must insist.

He asked to paint my portrait,
An offer I couldn’t protest,
So I sat there feeling irate.

Now I’m cemented in history,
Through one man’s passion for art,
Each painting a truelove story.

So, to the man with orange hair,
I’ll always value our friendship;
I am known as “Vincent’s Chair.”








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Inspired by Deborah Guzzi’s 
The Chairs Tale contest and
The Painting “Vincent’s Chair” 
By Vincent Van Gogh-1888
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Fraser Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Certainly one of the greatest painters. I'm more into Loui Royo>>nice piece Abe>>James
Johnson Avatar
April 22, 2009 at 8:44 PM
I am just now experiencing your writing. You are very talented and I am enjoying them. -Jason
Heck Avatar
March 4, 2009 at 9:17 AM
Dear Abe - Congratulations on your WIN in Deborah's contest! Peace always, John
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March 4, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Congrats on your success in Debbie's contest Abe Rgds Brian
Jordan Avatar
March 3, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Abe congratulations on placing in Deborah's contest - God Bless, MJ
P. Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 11:14 PM
loved the way you have written about a painting!! your creativity is awesome!! ~ Arany
Gass Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 1:45 PM
Congratulations on your win with this wonderful poem! Love, Robin
Winter Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 8:30 AM
Congratulations Abe on your win in Debbie's contest! Love, Shar
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February 19, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Nice use of personification for an uplifting poem with a wonderful message. Enjoyed this one. Good luck in the contest. Thank you for your kind words on my poem. Karen
Moreno Avatar
February 14, 2009 at 7:40 PM
I can't believe I missed this one. Congrats on making the hot list and best of luck in the contest...Raul
Moreno Avatar
February 14, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Good luck in the contest and great poem................Danielle
Goombi Avatar
February 14, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Nice personification. Best of luck in the contest.
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February 13, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Abe, I laughed when I read the last line. I love Van Gogh so much, I named a cat after him. Of course, it was an "orange" tabby! I really enjoyed this!
Neal Avatar
February 11, 2009 at 2:53 PM
Wow, nice to see your poem on the hot list. DN
Parish Avatar
February 10, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Very good write Abe. I like this Personification
Edmonds Avatar
February 10, 2009 at 6:43 PM
I like to read poems about artists. Good luck in the contest. ~Caramel
Neal Avatar
February 10, 2009 at 6:39 PM
Nice poem Abe! I hope you write more of these great poems. Love E.
Martin Avatar
February 10, 2009 at 6:36 PM
Awesome poem, Vincent was a great painter and you are a great poet. Tyler
Lopez Avatar
February 10, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Thanks for your great comments everyone. I really enjoy reading them..........A.Lopez
Bilyeu Avatar
February 5, 2009 at 11:30 AM
i really love it!!!! you put a sense of feeling into it!!!!!!
Vasquez Avatar
February 5, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Mr.Lopez ur poem is very inspiring.....
Carr Avatar
February 4, 2009 at 11:29 AM
great poem mr.L.that was wonderfully done.i love it!!!!!!!!:-)
Gass Avatar
February 3, 2009 at 12:24 PM
This is wonderful Abe. Beautiful well written story! Good luck! Love, Robin
Winter Avatar
February 3, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Wow. Awesome write! Good luck in the contest! Love, Shar
Martin Avatar
February 3, 2009 at 3:04 AM
Vincen't Chair is an masterpiece and so is this poem. Tyler
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