Vincent has always been one of my favourite painters so here a treat for me and hopefully for you.
First of all a link to a YouTube video about Vincent's life The story
Secondly a beautiful song by Don McLean, very poetic, with the title referring to my favourite painting
Almond Blossom
Almond blossom
pretty petals painted
with graceful, gentle brushstrokes.
The fuel of love poured out on canvas,
creating a blush of bliss.
The alchemy of paint transformed
into artistry by Vincent van Gogh,
a man who felt so deeply
his soul overflowed
into every stroke.
A man feeling so deeply
his light sometimes vanished
into a black hole.
Almond blossom
a tribute to Vincent’s brother’s newborn,
a pure and delicate offering,
white flowers unfolding sweetly,
an awakening to all the sweetness of spring.
Twisting twigs reaching out to the world,
calling us to adore them,
contrasting against a turquoise sky,
so pleasing to the eye
that heaven seems to open,
the wind holds its breath,
and joy sprinkles on the souls
witnessing this masterpiece
where love and beauty
are at the very core of life.
Hi Marja - beautiful poem ... I've loved seeing the various articles, films being produced about him ... I saw the film 'Loving Vincent' when I was out in Canada ... just so creative ... as is your writing - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteWonderful background on the artist. His light disappearing into a black hole is very apt. I could feel the brushstrokes on canvas. Hopefully while painting this he felt some peace.
ReplyDeletePoor Vincent painting so much innovative work only sold one painting of over 900 he painted before his death. How beautifully you described him and his work.
ReplyDeleteA man feeling so deeply
ReplyDeletehis light disappeared
into a black hole... that's so nicely put!
The world became a poorer place the day Van Gogh's light disappeared into a black hole.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pleasant write and also a beautiful homage to Vincent Van Gogh. "A man feeling so deeply / his light disappeared / into a black hole"--This depicts the man.
ReplyDelete"blush of bliss" Lovely, and it comes through, especially in part two.
ReplyDeleteYou obviously know and love van Gogh so well, Marja. I too have a great fondness for his work; I have done since I was a teenager, when my mother gave me a book about him.
ReplyDeleteWhat I like about your poem is that both stanzas start with ‘Almond blossom’, reiterating the subject of both painting and poem. I love the phrase ‘a blush of bliss’ and that you have included a little factual background to the painting. I also like the coincidence of us both using the word ‘artistry’.
Nice, how you juxtapose Vincent's sad life with all the beauty he painted. He truly does bring joy to the soul.
ReplyDeleteI too luv his work. He, truly is a charitable soul. Your poem is beautiful
ReplyDeletemuch love...
You have captured the artist and his work. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done!
ReplyDeleteThat;'s my favourite painting too, and I love the Don McLean song ... but the almond blossoms are so very beautiful as well, and you have written of the painting so tenderly, including details I hadn't known. I have bookmarked thatYoutube to play later. Many thanks for all of this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy poem. I enjoy Van Gogh too. 'Twisting twigs/reaching out towards the world/ - very evocative.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite songs too. So much heartbreak in the music.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good one marja! I like the lines "creating a blush of bliss" and "feeling so deeplythat/it overflowed into his work" enjoyed that, thank you
ReplyDeleteEveryone else already seems to like "his light disappearing into a black hole." I do too. Despite agreeing with other readers, I guarantee I'm not a bot. ;-)
ReplyDelete"A man feeling so deeply
ReplyDeletehis light disappeared
into a black hole"
Such a perfect description of Vincent, one of my favorites as well. Always loved that song, but it brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Gorgeous writing, Marja!
Your poem is wonderful Marja.. Perfect for Vincent.. We need more poetry and beauty in the world, and I can understand the depths he must have felt.. <3 Sending love your way.. I hope you are well, and thank you Marja for your lovely comment.. <3
ReplyDeleteVan Gogh's paintings are innovative ….beautiful....
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the video with.... nice song.
# I enjoy read your poem
Have a wonderful weekend