Whoever Vincent met in The Hague,
Be it the critical Mijnheer Tersteeg,
Or Cousin Mauve or even De bock,
They had only one thing to tell him:
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Tragically, so many great artistes died penniless! But when one is passionate about their art, they will find a way to create it, even if it means being penniless!
Every now and then the situation brings discomfiture right at the time when Vincent hoped to receive assurance from a person or a relative. Great poem. Thanks, Geeta ji.
Uncle Cor gave Vincent a piece of worldly wisdom. Ensuring a steady income brings status to someone in society. His words, however, irked Vincent. What a psycho-analytical situation.
This is a wonderful series. The poetess has meticulously presented many unexplored facets of life history of this great artist. A very commendable endeavour!
This is wonderful representation.....thank u, dear poetess...
Just wonderful Geeta. Happy you are back here. I have great admiration and appreciation for this wonderful biographical poem- -series. Looking forward to many more poems of yours like this. God bless you
Yet another fantactis piece on Van Gogh. Excellent one.5*****
Thanks for resuming. I was waiting. Beautiful write and the painting is awesome. Thanks again.
Enthralled by your series of poems on Van Gogh! Many many stars to your pen!