To be an artist
To be an artist
By Michelle Morris
26/10/2024
To be an artist
Is to see the world in technicolour
The kaleidoscopic views
That keep changing with the seasons
Not hindered by concrete greyness
Or the destruction of war
Where rubble lies where cities once lay
And red is the dominant hue every day
To be an artist
Is to be a lover of life
Where passion and curiosity
Spark inspiration and joy
Not shackled by the conventions of normal
Or labels or politics or silly to do lists
That hinder our present moment Zen
And keep us blinkered to Nature's beauty
To be an artist
Is to be brave when thought mad
To conquer doubt and cynicism
Because our heads are in the clouds
Not held back by others
Their strangeness that we kindly accept
Despite their rejection of everything we stand for
Our Time and Liberty is just too important to waste
To be an artist
Is to embrace peace and fulfilment
Juxtaposed against our constant discontent
Because we seek perfection of our creative reflections
Not stopping because we are unsure
Or critical of our blessed expressions
But forging onwards to heights unknown
Through clouds we aim for where the stars glow
© Michelle Morris, 2024
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