Van Gogh would be
over the moon if he saw
the wondrous extensions
the aureate store
burnt almond and chestnuts
a cinnamon glaze
sienna and ochre
which, just might raise
his blood pressure somewhat
when he sees you
a flame in the night
and a source of light too
with a great swish of layers
a tunic of lace
leggings of silk
and your beautiful face
brush strokes of silver
perhaps peacock blue
enhancing those eyes
with the pearl drops of dew
van gogh then inspired
wouldn’t have cut off his ear
he would have painted you
in my mind that is clear
and all of your splendour
would shine evermore
not only in my heart
but in his heart for sure
Rex Tyler is a Poet, Campaigner, former owner of an organic shop of 30 years, and Public Speaker living in Berkhamsted, UK.