April month arrived
With a glimpse of sunlight,
The black fields became visible,
As the white sheet of snow melted away.
Larks began to sing,
Buds began to sprout in the trees,
An improvement in the weather, alas!
Women of the village began their climb
To the pyramid to get terril
While, Vincent reopened his Salon.
The entire village gathered to hear Vincent's sermon.
They listened to him with rapt attention,
With a gleam of hope and a hint of a smile.
'Better times are coming' cried Vincent exultantly
From his pulpit. ' God has tried you and found you true.
The worst of our suffering is over. The corn will ripen in the fields
And the sun will warm you as you sit before your homes
After a good day's work. The children will run out to follow the lark and gather berries in the woods.
Lift your eyes to God for the good things in life are in store
For you. God is merciful. God is just.'
The miners with their heads lifted up
Looked at their Monsieur Vincent with admiration.
He was their only Messiah, who nursed the whole village,
With much concern for their welfare with deep empathy.
They joined unanimously to offer him thanks.
Cheerful voices reverberated in the hall,
Nodding and affirming Vincent's good words.
'Monsieur Vincent is right.
Our suffering is over. The winter is gone.
Better times are coming.'
A Biographical Poem!
Excellently narrated. This biographical series on the life of Vincent Van Gogh is interesting as well as inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
Yet another wonderful poem of this series. Articulate,5*****
The final words reminds me of P.B.Shelley.'If Winter comes, can Sping be far behind.'
I don't know how I fell behind in reading this series, Geeta. But I'm gonna get caught up. Rose Marie has done an exceptional job in conveying my same sentiments.
Another beautiful series, my friend, Dr. Geeta. So well presented, informative and so inspiring. Top Marks and thank you for sharing this informative write.
Liked the second stanza that focuses on the powerful and inspiring words of Van Gogh. So true the noble acts of the great man could touch every compassionate heart.
A beautiful depiction of a man of great character and talent. Very inspiring words that can move a soul to conquer hardships in life. Van Gogh is truly a person of kindness and empathy. A gem of humanity.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
this series is getting better and better