The Man in The Arena

An ode to Vincent Van Gogh

By Alvin AngPublished about a year ago • 1 min read

Self Portrait of Vincent Van Gogh. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Van Gogh thought he was a huge failure.

His works were unfavorably compared to manure.

So at his chest he did shoot;

now he's famous - what a hoot!

Trust the critics and you'll be forever in danger.

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Alvin Ang

👑 Writer of scandalous stories. Author of "National Service: Confessions of a Skiving Soldier" and "Confessions of a Singaporean Weed Smoker." Buy my books here!

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