Notes About The Poem
Inspired by an old saying in the car business: "There is an ass for every seat and a seat for every ass. There ain't no ugly cars (or trucks)." So it is with paintings. Each is 'perfect' to someone if that person gets to view it. That's the beauty of art... spoken, sung, written, painted, sculptured, etched, carved, etc.
Written this morning for the "A Perfect Painting" contest, but was too late. Thanks so much for the read.
A Perfect Painting
If one is compelled to stay longer,
If one’s senses are assailed,
If one is driven to suppose its motivation,
If one is urged to seek detail,
If the palette makes its statements,
If each stroke helps one define,
If the subject can be seen anew,
If one seeks to know the artist’s mind,
If one sees therein a beauty,
If one somehow identifies,
If one feels their heart is touched,
If one is thankful for their eyes,
If one is moved to remember,
If one can see it in one’s mind,
If one is pushed to revisit,
If one seeks out more in kind,
If the painting is acclaimed or
If it's “art” to only one;
Then it’s a perfect painting,
And its work is done.
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