I wonder if you never felt that you were a part of the universe?
In that last painting you made of starry night did you feel the pull?
The earnest struggle within yourself to go back to where you had come from.
Never sure if you were you or the reincarnation of your brother
who had died soon after birth.
The one whose star always chased you as you grew into a man.
Did somehow in the deep division of your mind make you cut off your ear to remove the dead brother from your soul.
Or were you just a part of the night, never to be appreciated until the light went out?
I guess that is why we are attracted to your artwork in that while there was beauty there was also despair.
So did you wish upon a final star before laying down the paintbrush?
Wherever you are may you find the peace that eluded you here on earth.
Author notes
Vincent Van Gogh was the second son born with the name, his older brother died at birth. He always carried a burden within himself. After painting Starry Night he walked out the door and shot himself. He died three days later. There is so much in that last painting that we have to ponder.
Starry Night was his last painting.
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Scary
My mother lost twins, my brother and sister, at birth.
Had my brother lived past that first day my name would have been different as I carry his.
But you actually saw this, didn't you?
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Excellent work!
Country Cousin,this is another excellent work. Interesting story about Van Gogh's work. THANKS!!
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I myself have often wondered what made Vincent kill himself. I have always thought that he was just another depressed soul, who thought his works would never be recognized. Love never went his way. I believe he sent his ear to a woman who didn't return his love. I once wrote a parody on a song written about him. I often listen to that song, and wish I could get inside his brain. He was so talented, but in each piece of art, there is an innate sadness, though his usage of color in pastel was beautiful, but his strokes were that of a confused man. Your poem gives another's side of what may have cause him to die. Great work and best wishes!
Love,
LInda
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Wow. This is ever so amazing. Even with out the "Authors notes", i knew right away, whom of which you are speaking. To take his actions, paintings and life into this..well, you did amazingly.
It's a great theory, wonderful point of view. Great.
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Nicely done.
Hope you are well.
Jim
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same question I have...
Wow-this is so well done and I can really appreciate it! I chose the same pic and have the same question! All the best!
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I appreciate that you know so much about Vincent. He did have a difficult life, being chased by his own demons. SO So sad!
There is a line that does not appear to have a subject noun: "Did somehow in the deep division...etc" I would suggest a new arrangement of that sentence.
I like your style. I can see your thoughts very clearly. Thanks. ~ Joyce
PS. Please feel free to edit up until the last day. I always read them again then.
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