Poems from a Pensive Poet
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Comment from royowen
Somebody who dares to be different eventually will probably "make it" and Vincent Van Gogh was one of those, all arty people tend to have a slightly, or even greatly sensitive nature, and I think he probably had the most sensitive. This is so beautifully written Beth, I think you've captured the mood perfectly,, well done, my friend, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Somebody who dares to be different eventually will probably "make it" and Vincent Van Gogh was one of those, all arty people tend to have a slightly, or even greatly sensitive nature, and I think he probably had the most sensitive. This is so beautifully written Beth, I think you've captured the mood perfectly,, well done, my friend, blessings Roy
Comment Written 06-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Thank you Roy, He certainly didn't get much acclaim in his day,which is sad. If you're going to make it, it would be nice if it happened when you could still enjoy having arrived. Still, fame is fleeting, and if those who have it, don't seem to be happy long. He might have still have committed suicide.
Beth
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It?s probably best done without, even the rich and famous aren?t that happy.
Comment from chelabella
What a lovely note to Vincent. I'm sure he is happy now. How could he not be with the world in awe of him and his work bringing so much happiness to us.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2010
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What a lovely note to Vincent. I'm sure he is happy now. How could he not be with the world in awe of him and his work bringing so much happiness to us.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2010
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Wow! Thanks so much for the six star rating on this poem. If he'd gotten a little more recognition while he was alive he might have not taken his own life at such a young age.
Beth
Comment from anabelle
This is a great post, BethShelby. I love the way you've gone back and presented Van Gogh's life. Why do people of such genius have to suffer while they're alive? Do you think art changed around him, or that he changed art?
Best of luck in the contest. Great entry.
Regards, anabelle
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2010
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This is a great post, BethShelby. I love the way you've gone back and presented Van Gogh's life. Why do people of such genius have to suffer while they're alive? Do you think art changed around him, or that he changed art?
Best of luck in the contest. Great entry.
Regards, anabelle
Comment Written 21-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2010
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Thank you anabelle, I really appreciate your review and comments. I know he changed art but not in his lifetime. I think he was also changed by art. He had great talent but he didn't seem to be able to handle his emotions or the rejection of the art community.
Comment from Jnetgame
Excellent poem. You create a very vivid image of this troubled artist. I agree that no one fully understood him but he was a great artist. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2010
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Excellent poem. You create a very vivid image of this troubled artist. I agree that no one fully understood him but he was a great artist. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2010
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Thank you so much for the review and nice comments.
Beth
Comment from Sharesy
you suffer [though] such awful pain - did you mean through? It would work as though, too. It depends how you look at it.
This was an exceptional piece about Vincent Van Gough. It is every bit as good as Don Maclain's song, Starry Starry Night, from his American Pie album.
I absolutely loved this, Beth.
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2010
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you suffer [though] such awful pain - did you mean through? It would work as though, too. It depends how you look at it.
This was an exceptional piece about Vincent Van Gough. It is every bit as good as Don Maclain's song, Starry Starry Night, from his American Pie album.
I absolutely loved this, Beth.
Comment Written 21-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 21-Mar-2010
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Thank you Sharesy, I really appreciate that six star rating. I love Don McClean's song so that is quite a compliment. I did mean through. I'm so glad you caught that.
Hugs,
Beth
Comment from MizKat
The rhyming in you poem about Vincent Van Gogh is spectacular. I really enjoyed reading what you had to say about him. Best wishes in the voting booth.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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The rhyming in you poem about Vincent Van Gogh is spectacular. I really enjoyed reading what you had to say about him. Best wishes in the voting booth.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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Thank you so much MizKat, I'm so glad you like it and I appreciate the good wishes.
Beth
Comment from nancyjam
Great poem about a great artist.
You honor him with this well crafted
poem.. Good rhyme and pacing. it
is too bad he wasn't appreciated at the time.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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Great poem about a great artist.
You honor him with this well crafted
poem.. Good rhyme and pacing. it
is too bad he wasn't appreciated at the time.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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Thank you so much for the review and great comments.
Beth
Comment from AlvinTEthington
An excellent work. Because of the strength of the flow of the poem, the aabbcc rhyme scheme does not lend a lilting tone to the poem, as it can often do. You have great insight into Van Gogh's mind and life.
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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An excellent work. Because of the strength of the flow of the poem, the aabbcc rhyme scheme does not lend a lilting tone to the poem, as it can often do. You have great insight into Van Gogh's mind and life.
Comment Written 20-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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Thank you Alvin, I appreciate the review and comments. As an art major, I learned a lot about his style and also the man himself.
Beth
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You're welcome.
Comment from DecrepitOldBag
Ah. Van Gogh. One of my favourite artists. A singular talent about whom you have written most eloquently. This is faultless, Beth and a really enjoyable read.
Hugs
Kat
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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Ah. Van Gogh. One of my favourite artists. A singular talent about whom you have written most eloquently. This is faultless, Beth and a really enjoyable read.
Hugs
Kat
Comment Written 20-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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Thank you so much Kat, I'm glad you enjoyed this. It's in a contest so don't forget to vote. To the letter police, I'm not suggesting that you should vote for me. LOL
All the best,
Beth
Comment from Connie P
Excellent poem! You capture the tragedy and emotional upheaval very well. Van Gogh was a tortured soul who never realized the fame he deserved, until after death of course.
Connie
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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Excellent poem! You capture the tragedy and emotional upheaval very well. Van Gogh was a tortured soul who never realized the fame he deserved, until after death of course.
Connie
Comment Written 20-Mar-2010
reply by the author on 20-Mar-2010
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Thank you so much Connie for the review and you nice comments.
Beth