HE SOLD ONLY ONE


Vincent sold
Only
One
Painting -
Thought himself
Shot himself
A failure.
He did not
Sell himself to
The ephemeral
Luxuries and
Habits of the
Times and

After being rejected
To be an "approved" preacher
Because he dressed like
Coal Miners -

His paintings
His visions
Are now
Treasured by
Millions - for
$millions.

    05/04/04
COMMENTARY

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