An Interview with Vincent

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Mon, 08 May 2023
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16 comments
 

I said to Van Gogh
“Hello”, in his right ear
but it was obvious why
he could not hear.

“You have to speak up
I'm hard of hearing”,
he told me and it was
what I'd been fearing.

Could he comprehend
what did I wish to know?
Was it right to call him
Vincent Van Go?

Or should we rather say
Vincent Van Goff?
He stared and scoffed,
“Listen, pal, bugger off!.

The questions you asked
are a definite sign
you're an ignoramus
and a cultural philistine.”

I accused him to be
an ungrateful old fart
and decided it was time
for me to depart,

I don't know about Art
but I know what I like.
I ended the interview
and switched off the mike.

 

 

© Luigi Pagano 2023

Certificate PG
Poem
Mutevoli pensieri
Surreal
Humour
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by Mark Say on

I'm sure that will raise plenty of smiles.

I've had a shorter version in mind for a while:

His name was Van Goff

And he cut his ear off

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Many thanks, Mark for the gracious comment and accompanying cherries. I hope it will raise a few smiles. It was the Van Goff bit that, like you, started it off.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

A wildly amusing poem Luigi. That fourth stanza was so funny, it put a smile on my face. smiley

Great I P too.

Jenny. xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you, Jenny. I thought it quite amusing but then I am biased, being the author. Better leave it to the readers to judge.

Kind regards, Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

made me smile too Luigi - thank you. We need a Dutch person to tell us how to pronounce it properly!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

So pleased you liked, Claudine. I was curious to find out how to pronounce it correctly and found a YouTube link that I like to share with anyone interested.
 https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+pronounce+van+gogh&oq=how+to+pr&a...

Best wishes, Luigi x

 

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Thanks for that Luigi - very interesting (it sounds like someone gearing up to spit on the pavement!)

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

laughlaughlaugh

Cheers, Luigi x

 

Submitted by marandina on

Very funny indeed, Luigi. Your talent for subtle comedic lines remains undimmed. Made me smile. Hope you are enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend. Paul 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Just relaxing at home due to rainy weather, thinking up silly verses, Paul. As long as they amuse people I'm happy.

Best wishes, Luigi 

 

Submitted by Mark Burrow on

Shot himself in the groin. Loved reading his diaries when younger. 

Nicely done, Luigi. 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for that, Mark. Knew about the ear but not the groin and wasn't aware he had written diaries. Should read more.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Most unkind, with such a tragic life, ridiculing a man like that and really your absolute superior. Usually people would make fun of such a person because they don't understand and have no knowledge not even of his work just saying any old thing careless reckless and gravely insensitive. I object most strongly you are not an example for others.

Talent instantly recognises genius, mediocrity knows nothing greater than itself ".'

Most of us hate any thing we don't understand. Many people would take serious offence is this post really suitable for the internet public domain?

Found your rhymes wildly amusing!! & Nolan

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for letting me know your views, Nolan.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by Nolan on

pleasure &

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

yes