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But is it art?
by Anthony Marais
Saturday, July 15, 2006
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When I was a kid, just twenty-two

And proud of all the things I knew

I took a guitar and made a start

Of a long career in breaking hearts

Till one day the devil made it clear

When he whispered in my virgin ear:

“Boy, you really think you’re smart;

It’s pretty, yes…but is it art?”



You could say that old Ray had the touch

For lack of talent he hadn’t much

Seemed everything he did was right

Popped out licks that were clean and tight

The girls all loved him, thought him smart

Cupid shoved him with his golden dart

Till the devil whispered his little part:

“It’s pretty, Ray…but is it art?”
   

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Reviewed by Frances Seymour 10/30/2009
A Crafty piece of prose Anthony, and yes, I'd definitely call it art! blessings...Frances
Reviewed by Denise Edwards 9/26/2008
Your writing sure is art. Well done
Reviewed by john salmon 9/6/2008
thanks for sharing
Reviewed by Ahmad Abang 8/4/2008
Almost regret that he did what he did as a young man.Surely it is not art. The yearning is there. Beautiful.
Reviewed by Lois Christensen 5/11/2008
Enchanted, this drawing reminds me of the serpent in Enchanted video which the serpent was the old fairy godmother and ended up in a bad way. You now have a start in life and are very smart.
Reviewed by m j hollingshead 12/31/2007
well done enjoyed the read
Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson 6/1/2007
cute i really enjoyed it
great message and fun
peace
Reviewed by Rose Loya 2/26/2007
This made me laugh out loud. Very funny.

Rose
Reviewed by Cathy Delaleu 1/29/2007
Wow, the picture and the words, incredible. I visited your website, I really like the layout, very creative.
Reviewed by R.D. Pounds 11/8/2006
Very clever...I find it intriguing that you have the devil ask a question which indicates one ought to seek a high-minded level -- art.

Original, indeed.
Gina
Reviewed by Kerry Compton Star Girl 7/19/2006
Loved the flow and rhythm to this...it made it fun to read.
Reviewed by richard cederberg 7/16/2006
It is certainly a question that could be asked of much in this modern world, were most borders in art have blurred into an irreverent opaque slurry that celebrates only the momentary cravings of the flesh and mammon.

The picture resembles a Martian bowel worm!

Blessings to you in your enigmatic pursuits ...

Richard Lloyd Cederberg
Reviewed by Andre Bendavi ben-YEHU 7/15/2006

Wisdom, wit, and art abound through the lines of "But is it art?"

An outstanding composition of poetic excellence.

I salute You, Poet.


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU


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