Artless Obsession

An artists eye
earth brushed by 
endless waves of shapes and color
contrasted variety among objects 
and objectives

awestruck gaze  
though wizened by life 
and death
while senses reel and slacken
as the creative mind is seduced 
by the passion
for both

perceptions cursed with vestal depth
to breathe deep the scent of
anemic dust, chilled by time
and a distant atmosphere
with all the mingled flavors of
stale sunshine

how torturous are the 
artless obsessions
that engorge the creative 
with a manic fervor
to create
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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