It was a Starry, Starry Night

when you chose to give yourself-

to the world.

More of who you had become when

no one heard your calls.

No one understood you then but now

we do.

Dear Vincent.

You showed the side others failed to see

beneath their veil of secret lies.

Unleashed the beauty from demise

and where this got you,

poor soul.

Now know the pain you felt-

when your world came tumbling down.

Most of the story is untold

unknown.

Now we know

we learn from you

Your hopes and dreams

firmiliar as though I’ve lived your life

Ripped at the seams.