Vincent Van Gogh
Flowers, cadmium and saffron
Exuberant, ebullient, sanguine,
No indication of suffering
A joyous view upon a wall.
Swirling clouds amongst an unilluminated sky
Observed as mundane by some
But the beacon of light is sought-
By those who are attentive.
Self-portraits, an array of them
Each with a hostile expression
The carefully etched, ageing lines
The anguish, unbeknownst to most.
A murder of crows in a macabre sky
A transition from radiant to sombre
An unnoticed caution,
That the artist would soon be no more.
A madman, tortured and doomed
Departed this world with the belief That he had accomplished nor achieved nothing -
An inconsequential person.
Receiving a belated recognition -
If only it had been sooner.
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astonishing clarity in description, about a truly great artist, the reader found much emotional investment by the poet for the man as well....you write from a unique and pulling point of view, I like your style, look forward to reading more from you.
'Departed this world with the belief That he had accomplished nor achieved nothing -
An inconsequential person.'
Lauren, this is a beautifully written, heartfelt tribute to one of the 'masters', and resonates well with this reader, good to read your work, poet