The Source

The raw material of art
is pain
The grandest illusion of all
is time
Whether parchment, canvas,
melody or stone
Each breakthrough immortal
—creation sublime 

(The New Room: March, 2023)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Turner Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 11:05 AM
I agree, at least to it's creator. Good to see you today, my friend. Hope all's well.
Behm Avatar
April 6, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Thanks Daniel.
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