The Poem Itself:
Dearest Vincent
Mr. van Gogh,
Your fuzzy hat
Your buttoned coat, so
Warm looking,
Your face, so
Pleasant, so calming.
It hides a deep passion.
Love, Loyalty
And Infatuation.
These you had
For your dearest
Gauguin.
*
You bandaged your ear
After that terrible fight
Did you leave it there
For a woman of the night?
Did you put it, bloodied
Into her hands, now her plight?
*
No! Your secret, now uncovered
Proves a different tale
Of friendship,
Perhaps love infantile
Unrequited affection?
Your pale complexion
Hides these well.
You were loyal to the end,
But Time reveals
All secrets.
Even the ancient pyramids,
And ancient Pharaohs with their anklets
Are now revealed!
*
Rest in peace,
My dear Vincent!
Though you were poor in life,
Surely now your spirit
Emits a happy sigh!
Your name, we now know it!
And even about that epic fight
Of your tortured spirit.
*
Sleep well,
My dear Vincent,
Sleep well!
May your soul be carried
On the wings of angels
So you may know peace
For your tormented soul.
Good night, dear Vincent
Dearest Vincent van Gogh.
April 24th, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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