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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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 amid the paint and solvent enough to kill mortals ah, but Vincent wasn't mortal was he the man who painted amid the swirls inside himself the ex-minister who was dismissed because of overzealousness we can understand that overzealousness as we compare his work with the man no, I am light years away from being an art critic however I have an understanding of a paranoid and lacking self-confidence i.e., Vincent this painter, this artist finally had something he felt he could do he'd failed at so many jobs what he couldn't have known or maybe he did, how can you say for certain what the insane think that the world awaited his pleasure his mental problems would there even have been a Van Gogh if he hadn't had mental problem and if he didn't try to keep his demons at bay by drinking absinthe, a toxic dose to be sure never mind the lead poisoning from the very paints he used still that was that he was who he was and the world has been aghast as they stand and tsk-tsk viewing the madman's insanity on parade ~ At the siege of Vienna in 1683 Islam seemed poised to overrun Christian Europe. We are in a new phase of a very old war. ~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (04-13-2011 09:57 AM).] |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Emily Dickinson said once that "Much madness is divinest sense" I think you have captured that side of Van Gough. Love this piece...I like Van Gough too! Lori |
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dreamgal Member
since 2011-03-17
Posts 442 |
What an intriging picture you painted (pardon the pun) of this fascinating man. Good job Jerry! Dreamgal |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Van Gogh has always been one of my 'least' impressive painters , but this very descriptive, well written piece was good to read, my friend. j. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Lori, appreciate your comments. Madness can be confused with genius, and vice versa. To those who "know" art, i.e., paintings could see the progression of Gogh's madness through his paintings. I think he was pretty much a third rate painter (some say he still is) until his inner madness took over. I have to admit I like his madness era. Thanks, dreamgal, for being here and commenting on my effort. it is very much appreciated. j, your words mean a great deal to me in regard to this poem. thank you. ~ At the siege of Vienna in 1683 Islam seemed poised to overrun Christian Europe. We are in a new phase of a very old war. ~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Maybe his demons were, in fact, everyone's demons but he was just unfortunate to be able to see them. Enjoyed your poetic assessment. Helen |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Maybe so, Helen. I have battled demons, mine took a more destructive path than did his, well, except for cutting off his ear. Thanks for being here. ~ At the siege of Vienna in 1683 Islam seemed poised to overrun Christian Europe. We are in a new phase of a very old war. ~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (04-13-2011 02:15 PM).] |
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Word Weaver Member
since 2011-03-06
Posts 437California, USA |
Magnificant piece of art (no pun intended) Jerry. I worked with the mentally ill for several years and there's a very fine line between insanity and genius. This is especially true for those afflicted with schizophrenia. If one really listens to them there's much to be learned from the world they live in. I always enjoy your writing so much. Marcia |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
You put it well..that fine line between, for whatever reason he was a great one, though and we thank him, you too for reminding  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you Marcia, I appreciate your kind words. Appreciate you being here. ~ At the siege of Vienna in 1683 Islam seemed poised to overrun Christian Europe. We are in a new phase of a very old war. ~ |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
You did a beautiful job with this, it is so human and full of insight and honesty. Good on ya, JP~ |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
interesting poem about an interesting man...i've always been intrigued by his work...nice job, JerryPat There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hi Blues, thank you very much for the kind, thoughtful comments, they are from the heart appreciated. Yes, Faith, Gogh was all of that an interesting man to be sure. I doubt he could have conceived in his twisted mind that the would become one of the most sought-after artists in the world. ~ At the siege of Vienna in 1683 Islam seemed poised to overrun Christian Europe. We are in a new phase of a very old war. ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Jerry, I loved your poem very much - a very honest and interesting collection of viewpoints in it and in the ensuing discussions - Kacy (Midnitesun), a much loved, revered and missed poet in Pip, and a very dear friend of mine and many, many others, who left this mortal coil before you joined Pip, wrote very different poetry about her Vincent, but I think she would have been the very first one to applaud and agree with and enjoy your poem. I am so very sad she isn't here to read and enjoy your poem and to share her opinions about Van Gogh with you. She was 2 weeks younger than me, to the day. Owl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Who knows Owl? Some say they can see us, so maybe she has read the poem. ~ At the siege of Vienna in 1683 Islam seemed poised to overrun Christian Europe. We are in a new phase of a very old war. ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
That was exactly what I was feeling when I wrote my reply, despite what I said, but dismissed the thought - how silly of me - I know she read it and smiled! You are so right, Jerry. Owl |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
"no, I am light years away from being an art critic" ...would you permit me to differ? ...I subscribe to the doctrine that he who feels he can critique is he who rarely can...your critique was excellent, guided with keen observations (with the eye of a true artist--accent on the second syllable, rhyming with feast...) nicely done |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
All right, I thank you kindly, steavenr, for your generous comments. Hah! I got ya on the accent. Very appreciative. ~ Don't insult the alligator till after you cross the river. ~ |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
I think mental illness is a conformists way of saying different of creative. I can honestly say, I wouldn't change my heart aches or my silly thought for mundane normal. my goal in life is not things of this world!!(: -Juju |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
This poem wasn't about you, but I do appreciate your comments. ~ Don't insult the alligator till after you cross the river. ~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
The human mind is so extremely fascinating! It's such a vast playground if one dares to play and sometimes only those who dare to look over the hedge tap into the fullness of their creativity. I love your approach to the phenomen of Van Gogh, dear Jerry. It's a beautiful, insightful tribute. And I love how he inspired you to write this poem and to share the fabulous Starry Night. Love, Margherita |
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