On the See-Saw

I
ride
in art's
paradox-
feeling inner life
then outer reality
as expressionism absorbs impressionism
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Torres Avatar
December 6, 2008 at 4:46 PM
Brian as I always tell you especially this one clever clever and clever. Beautiful choice of words great insight. Michael
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December 6, 2008 at 1:18 PM
wow, very profound Brian, I really loved this one about you. awesome bio - well suited to an awesome man. Love, Kristin
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December 6, 2008 at 12:56 PM
I had to think about this one for awhile. Love the last line. Also clever arrangement. BG
Thomas Avatar
December 6, 2008 at 9:24 AM
Great bio, Brian. I love the image of riding it "art's paradox"......... Marjorie, I mean, Sean, you're too funny! ~Juliane
Richards Avatar
December 6, 2008 at 9:24 AM
Yes..a juggling act! I sometimes prefer the "inner life"!! Guess that means I'm a dreamer? Well done, again, Brian! ~ Carrie
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December 6, 2008 at 9:08 AM
I think Sean wants to ride the roller coaster and not the see saw. Excellent. God Bless Phyl
Kelly Avatar
December 6, 2008 at 8:07 AM
This is a real roller-coaster piece , Brian ... Rgds. Marjorie Daw ....
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