TORMENTED

famous artist

TORMENTED

 

You, the sage of well-known artists

master of portraits

captain of still life’s

champion of landscapes

maestro of movement

who reaps the bulk of your canvas

strokes of thick paint

pop out into your realities

you brought us plenitudes of art

you will not be forgotten

why were you so tormented?

 

 

Reviews

[W. Barrett Munn]

Well done.Vincent is a favorite of mine.

Winston

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank very much, a favorite of mine too.
Warmly, B

[Chris Shaw]

Sadly it appears that many exceptionally creative people can be tormented. It’s a puzzle. Van Gogh was one of them. He left us a wonderful legacy with his paintings. However, in the field of music, there are others too. Beautiful work Betty. It’s sad to think that many of them suffered for their art. Have s great Thursday.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Chris, I agree with you; He left a truly magnificent legacy! Happy Thursday!!
Warmly, B

[AYVID N]

That’s a question that perhaps will never be answered and keep us wondering always…Great minds often have great sorrows. Perhaps, that’s just what creates such beauty in their art. This poem is so richly worded and an unforgettable tribute ending with a question that gets the reader thinking. I loved it.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for a terrific review dear Divya ; so glad to have you back! Warmly, B.

[AYVID N]

Thank you so much Betty. Have a lovely day!

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty… I love the softness of Van Gogh… each brush of an Angel’s wing makes my Heart 💜 🎶…. Sing. An Artist can be a Musician or a Painter.. or perhaps a Poet. Many Artists find Peace by the Sea where flowers wander in the breeze. Gorgeous Art for your Poem. softly, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear Pat for your singing review!
Warmly, B

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I don't know, Betty....
I have pondered this much. Do artists have to be tormented to write or paint their best works.
Does tragic state of mind bring about the best creativity?
Do those who live happy, normal lives have not a wisp of creativity in their bones?
I wonder why the two need to walk hand in hand so often.
j.

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi J... I don't know why the two have to go hand in hand either, except in those days they didn't have the drugs to control mental illness the way they do today! Thanks for the thoughtful review
Warmly, B

[Stuart Munro]

I love the Van Gogh , well I gather it’s his picture and poem about him , I love your poem Betty
Shame tragedy comes within a beautiful mind ,

[Betty Hermelee]

I agree Stuart...but then I know some mentally ill people who are extremely creative in the arts. Thank you for a spot on review.
Warmly, B

[Stuart Munro]

They usuAlly get gifted in other ways

[Betty Hermelee]

some yes...Van Gogh is one of my FAVS...

[Stuart Munro]

Me too , Betty , his paintings are amazing , have a great Thursday

[Dave Brown]

It seems all the great ones have at least some contact with a sanitorium.
my trip will be because of my terrible spelling and punctuation! (10 mistakes in this effort alone!!!)
What a fabulous display of color
try counting the brushstrokes
BESTB

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks muchly Dave... I can't count that high!
Warmly, B

[John the Baptist]

I am of the opinion Mr. Van Gogh had bipolar disorder.

[Betty Hermelee]

you may well be correct. Thanks for reviewing
Warmly, B

[John Sullivan]

Some say its the human condition to suffer... at least the art is left to fascinate us!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your review
Warmly, B