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a Vincent memory |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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In breathless awe I stood, mere inches from your brushstrokes, absorbing into the cells of my being the palette knife textured green fields of Auvers. I found myself wishing to be at the Entrance To the Public Gardens of Arles, reading the newspaper or sitting upon a bench in the warm sunshine. I cried. My heartbeat skipped a beat, then suspended itself within the moment, feeling the presence of you in that museum room, as if you had just stepped away from the easel to examine your latest work of passion, wet paintbrush and heart still in hand. My entire body vibrated with your energy, as the passion of your heart and soul flowed into mine with each blade of color, each stroke of life spreading itself across the raw awaiting canvas. I could do nothing but stare and breathe you in, knowing this moment might have to last me a lifetime. Walking away from you left me lightheaded, Vincent. Tomorrow I know I’ll wake up and breathe deeply the memory of today’s encounter. The textures, the depth, the emotional colors that jumped from the canvas into my heart and soul only make my love for your art more permanent. This day will be embedded forever in my memory, and my heart will forever beat a grateful thank you, Vincent van Gogh. * from a Jan 2004 Denver Art Museum visit |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
There is magick there--and would I could, I would lick his knife.  It's like being pulled into another reality, isn't it? hmmm Let me correct that. It's like becoming aware of the ONLY reality--spirit.  *touching the screen* (and wince, when I can? I tend to touch paintings as well and I know that's a naughty thing to do, but I wanna feel them, yanno?) love you bunches of Gogh blooms.  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Understanding this, Kacy. It's amazing to actually see a master's work!! My fathers name was Vincent...but he was a writer.  |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Grinning, I attempted to touch one, knowing quite well it was wrong to do so. I got about two inches from it when the 'art guard' grabbed my arm and asked me to kindly step back, to view it from at least three feet away. I almost touched Vincent's brushstrokes! LOL. Guess I have to get a job at a museum in order to actually FEEL the paintings texture. *SIGH* |
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Rainbowdust Member
since 2002-12-05
Posts 320Sydney, Australia |
This certainly hit me in the solar plexus, Kacy - I love his work too although couldn't have expressed that love as wonderfully as you have! Have you read Irving Stone's "Lust for Life?" The soul would have no rainbows, had the eyes no tears. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yes, Lust for Life is a wonderful book, and even if the author took a few liberties with some facts, overall it enables the reader to understand some of Vincent's reality. Thanks for reading! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Beautiful Kacy.. and what a thrill it must have been to have seen his artwork inches in front of you. I'm afraid I would have wanted to place my fingertip where he placed a brushstroke as well. Hugs. ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Midnitesun, I know exactly what you mean in your stunning poem. He has touched me as well, and some of his landscapes are so comfortable to me that I believe I could have once lived there! You bring it home! miscellanea |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks Nancy, and Cathy. I didn't realize until this afternoon, reviewing some of my older posts, that I've written at least two dozen poems inspired by or about Vincent van Gogh. It's pretty hard not to be inspired by the art master of emotion. I am currently working on a collage, tying some of my writes together into one. My own version of a van Gogh portrait, so-to-speak. |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
WOW This was amazing! Yes, it must be amazing to actually see a master's work! I hope one day I can do that, and maybe experience what you experienced. |
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Androgynous Member
since 2006-04-08
Posts 71 |
"The textures, the depth, the emotional colors that jumped from the canvas into my heart and soul" It hit me alright, I'm not sure if it was in the solar plexus, but that's because I don't know where it is, I know where gluteus maximus is, but it definitively didn't hit me there  Very much enjoyed the read.Love "How happy is the blameless vestal's lot! |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Well thank you for that reply, Windwalker! I hope you do get to see the masters up close. Androgynous, thank you very much...and welcome to Passions. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
I saw several Vincent's at the Met a couple of times....each time, I was in complete awe. He is my favorite, too. His art does truly transcend and is alive. Loved this, Kacy. *hugs*....jo |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"I could do nothing but stare and breathe you in, knowing this moment might have to last me a lifetime" I have never seen the actual painting Kacy but I understand why you would cry. Great poem. I would love to read your "van Gogh" portrait. |
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