An Artist's Life
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Child and artists are all the same
Not a soul ever to blame
Every second of life a greatest majesty
Every nuance a secret life's key
Such clarity a vision of absolute joy
All the same, each girl and boy
They step into the future without reservation
Untarnished for a moment, attuned to observation
For it all leads to torment
As the world seems to forment
A mind full of doubt
An endless question of "what's it all about"
We're told, each and all, to totally succumb
Demanded our life to be as someone
They say all simple things we most now just ignore
All those simple feelings we so lovingly adore
We're taught to sit straight and be only just quiet
While we're demanded to shush and only just buy it
Never just once did anyone ask
If we could choose a loving life's task
Told to "grow up" and "just get a job"
Those little fresh faces turned to door knobs
Yet, for a precious brave few
Simple wouldn't leave, stuck as if glued
They continued as told all through the long years
Never understanding why always in tears
They find a profound comfort in all of life's details
Forever in love of mysterious new trails
Yet even fewer yet, find their way back to their youth
And become that pure child, forever aloof
But then a purity occurs
And a lifetime of cures
All combine as a new sense
To see life majestic and never past tense
To see life as that child
Yet bear passions wild
To explore right and wrong
To paint a sweet song
For sometimes the world needs
A simple vision as seeds
And maybe this artist can end much indecision
That life is a gift to relish without remission
That living one's life should never be tearful
So pay heed, my friend, as I paint a grand earful
I only want to join you in a child's life so bountiful...
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Billy Bear I woke up thinking of you this morning I hopw all is well with you and miss our convo's. Life throws us curve balls we just wait for them and crack them out the field and thats how we do it. ;)
Bella
Enjoyed your hub. You are creative and write from the soul.
Awww, sweet Cardisa, you bring such joy to my life. You help me feel like the little boy I so longed to be, and yes, now I am truly ready for those masterpieces I was destined to create ...
Moi Bella... Te desidero..... I miss you my dear friend!
It warms my heart to know that you're thinking of me...
Just know that I am happy beyond belief and wish that for you so very, very much...
And yes, life has many twists and turns, and crazy hairpin ramps into the future, but this time, life has hit a home run for me, and I for one am in tears as to the incredible joy of it all....
PenMePretty...you are very kind to me...thank you so much...
You know how us kids are, we love the attention...
And the funny thing about my creativity and connection with my soul, is that that ability comes from a very lonely place. I've spent my entire life at war with everything, and suddenly, I no longer feel the need to do so, and yet, as I step forward, I realize I carry with me an amazing array of skills and tools, not to mention an unimaginable passion to utilize them and have an impact on that world I used to feel so separated from...
Good for you Babe...you go go go!!! Proud of you, very.
You are a gift to me, my dear friend...thank you for that! You don't know how much your support and your being proud of me means to me...
Time to rock!!!
My pleasure. Give credit where credit is due--or we cheat ourselves. We are all one, and might write something to change my life and many others. You touch my heart in a good way. Yes...it is definitely time to rock!!! Let your talents shine. No one else has them, but you.
This hub is so inviting. I am no artist but wish I could hang out with one for some time and watch the process
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hmmm....hang around this artist and you stand to be painted on..
kewl brush man
hmmm...I'm thinking purple blowfish...which of course makes no sense whatsoever...so I'll do two - wouldn't want the little bugger to be lonely...painted on Kimberly, of course..
Great piece. You are one great artist. With your pen, you paint pictures, tell stories and touch lives. That's the make of a true artist. Keep it up
Thanks Ubani.. I totally appreciate your wonderful comment, and yes, I cherish the multiple skills I'm working on that, ultimately, allow me to tell, hopefully, a beautiful story...or produce a meaningful play.. I too love theatre, my friend...
I love your art whatever it is - poetry, sketches, or your red Ferrari..You're so creative and your writings speak of lots of things that move us all and teach us all bout life. You're awesome, bbRed :)
Hopefully, I can show what I really can do soon.. You'r ewonderful praise, blaise', is exactly what I need right now..thank you so much, my dear friend.. I haven't forgotten some writing that our conversations have inspired..so stay tuned and thanks again...
This was so, so wonderful.You´ve reminded me to look at life through the eyes of the child I once was, instead of worrying about my day to day life,.
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Thanks again, Dim. it's that child in us that truly make life exciting...
It is my pleasure to read this once again and appreciate its wonder. Such a great use of comparison and awesome use of words. Your imaginative powers are thrilling and wonderful. Bless you
It is a very good poem. Nothing wrong with reaching the inner child. Men do it all the time. You define an artist. Up and awesome.
@ ubanichijioke ...thanks..for a wonderful comment and revisit, my friend. Best wishes to you as well..
@ thelyricwriter .... thanks for the nice comment and vote, and yes, I suppose men are notorious for reaching their inner childs, but I would suggest we all be determined to at least partially be that uniquely special and untarnished person we were born as
Wonderful bbnix!!! Artists need that inner child. I personally really enjoyed this as one of your best! Thank you! And as an aspiring artist, I thank you again for reaching out because the world often just doesn't understand us :P
And as for your endeavor for your love and future I see here on your wall. You are one crazy guy! All the luck! (even if I'm late) We all love you! ;D
Thanks so much Marina. My best to you and your future as I'm redefining my life as the dedicated artist I always wanted to be. I'll write to that soon.
Thanks my friend. Good luck to you..
Aaah, I love art and you are a true artist, Bill. You express this so well. Art makes the world go round, long after money stops doing it. Being creative is part of what it is to be human. Have a great day, Buddy! :)
BB you paint a good portrait of what being an artist is like. Love it.
thanks again carolinemd21....happy holidays..
Useful.. Nice hub
There is an art to being an artist, as they say. And it is true. We never know how artistic or imaginative we are till we try something new and different.
I just published a brand new 4,500 word hub about Narcissus, based on the series of hubs started by Maggie May and A.A Zavala and Nikki Jordan (and Kallini). I have never attempted anything like it before. It is scary and such a big undertaking. And only for Cassy's artistic slant I am not sure I could have done it.
Gee, art is so demanding. LOL. I need a holiday before I attempt another one of those. Heh. :)
Cardisa Level 8 Commenter 9 months ago
BB, you are such a little boy at times....lol...I am such a little girl at times too....lol
The thing about being an artist of any kind is that you have to get in touch with that sensitive side, which is usually like getting in touch with the inner child. This is how we create master pieces.