Delusion

What the mind creates 
Is real; the physical is
The illusion. Art born of
Passion like a finger that
Touches a wasps nest, 
Be still and no harm will
Come . Storm clouds
Gather; I smell the linseed
On the canvas. Mind that 
Guides the hand that 
Guides the pigment that 
Calms the storm. Fingers
Touch and we can see our
Soul? A sea of faces stare
At me; I am one, are they
The delusion?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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October 7, 2010 at 5:37 PM
beautiful, always enjoy your art
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September 29, 2010 at 8:38 AM
David, a friend of mine used to say, "Thoughts are actions, too." I never realized what she meant until I read this poem. Indeed, the mind creates reality that comes from the writer's heart. Beautiful poem, my friend. I have missed reading your work lately. (Sorry I missed this one earlier. I was in Disney World when you posted it and I just searched your name to find this gem.) Love, Carolyn
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September 21, 2010 at 7:19 AM
What the mind creates is real to you and perhaps those faces. It is an illusion to the physical perhaps until you express it in the physical. Interesting write, David! Thought provoking as usual.......smile!
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September 20, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Hello there David !! What a wonderful and fascinating enjoyment to read this wonderful poem. (( many interesting thoughts go thru my mind while reading this awesome and clever write. Enjoy and take care,..p.d.
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September 19, 2010 at 11:12 PM
quite introspective..enjoyed..Take care~Deb
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