The poets/artists have to love themselves, for whenever they write, they give it their all.
One must be proud of oneself and love oneself first, before one can accept the love from others.
It is true the poets/artists write their momentums, which are valuable expression to themselves. You have also written that some might view a teardrop as only water, but to the poets/artists themselves, these are tear drops from their souls. It is only the poets/artists who know of the true value of their expression in their own work, and the output of the piece of momentum is valuable to the poet/artist.
I, therefore, agree with your summation that poets/artists are in love with themselves, for when they love themselves, others will love them too.
You have penned a wonderful poem, and it is very insightful and thought-provoking. I love the choice of words used.
As your fans below I also concur with this write and the majority of the reviews below.
Excellent write "It's true artists are really in love with themselves. Unfortunately that keeps out the creative forces". hmmm, now can't say I believe this 100% but believe an artist love him or her self just as much as another human~but of course.
On another note I would say an artist perhaps loves even more things that are around them perhaps they can find beauty and beyond in all that they can perceive...now that is the true love.
My preference is to see a cup half filled vice half empty...and as Lance always say something to the effect..."such is life"...would apply. However, words must fall where they may...or should I say splatter the best one can do is move out of the way of them.
A true artist can except and if they cannot they will quickly learn to! In my opinion an artists' muse never leaves them for it dwells within their soul their cups runneth over!
"...Kicking themselves in the ass
In love with their own momentum!"
LOL! I have to agree, Jude~ I have to agree! There I said it twice and "they" say, once a mistake-twice, on purpose! So, sowhat if we are destined to pay for this, better late than never!
I would so much rather be sitting here than all those other imagery filled places you specifically pointed out!
I love this! I LOVE IT ALL!!!!!!!!!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
This was great. I liked "One man's dream, are another's outhouse"
that was priceless. Thanks for sharing, Jude. :0) Your words always flowed so nicely.
Powerful write...filled with loads of imagery. This is definitely written like a true New Yorker.
But what does it really matter?
One man’s spice is another man’s heartburn
One man’s dreams are another’s outhouse
And so life goes on
And the crap one must endure is inconsequential
In the scheme of things
Can't get any more power than this, Jude. Excellent write.
~hugs~
Karen
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on February 20, 2007
There are those who see only water in a teardrop
And those touching its emotional spectrum
Flowing down cheeks and onto the ground.......
Sent shivers down my spine, the poets paradox, a truely stunning piece, masterpiece and great paradigm....
Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)
Reviewed on February 20, 2007
poikilotherm walls, I have known many of these beings who are stagnate afraid to change for what others will think of them. Against what is in their hearts they change to the temperture around them. Those who only write chosen words that the whole will find prosperous not helpful. Great soul expression. Lady J
truth shines here great perception of human kind
and to live life it is a good thing (to me) to put your feet in as many shoes there are
understanding and sharing isa beautiful thing....
loved the titled and how you represented the meaning here
Beautiful Expressions of the
Importance of expression, I found this to be very
Interesting concept and true There are those who see only water in a teardrop!!
So many different expression beautifully described
In terms that we can all understand
Great imagery and flow!
Love And Peace To You Always..Morning Star
Smile..☺
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on February 19, 2007
Such a great line....
There are those who see only water in a teardrop
There's a lot more than water in a teardrop
Enjoyed immensely Robert....
I really enjoyed your conception of being an artist. One verse really stood out for me. "There are those who see only water in a teardrop". That tear in my mind is the poets many colored paints, each one loaded with emotion and imagery. Great write!
Great poem Jude! Fantastic title and description of the dualities and differences in life! 'one man's rose is another man's daisy'
~~ Adversity certainly does strengthen the artist’s resolve!
Every line is a gem for reflection!
Love, Suzie :-D
Consequences of Expression is valuable feedback of just what impact censorship has on freedom of thought---what it has done to a group legitimizes the poet's readiness for change. New and liberating light void of de-emphasizing subject matter and focusing on a readable opus worthy of thought process to the masses, deeming originality, shepherding inspiring, thought-provoking, oft controversial literature into the literary marketplace, (I am a follower and fan of Salman Rushdie---The Satanic Verses) positive transference to enlightenment procured for future generations to learn from. It's a damn success story within itself! Too many motivate themselves to fail rather than propel themselves free choice. Ignorance can only be blamed. To blacken the radiant and drag the sublime into the mud is no part of purpose. There is no satisfaction for it is narrowing the gulf which separates perfection from inadequacy. This poem finds worthy understanding....Light to you, Jude,
This poem is absolutly wonderful and is so very true. I love all the lines but I think this one is my favorite, "There are those who see only water in a teardrop" That is true on so many levels and I think it pretty much speaks volumes all on it's own. Thank you
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)
Reviewed on February 19, 2007
Dear Jude, these lines I love! 'But what does it really matter?
One man’s spice is another man’s heartburn... And
Kicking themselves in the ass
In love with their own momentum
"How very true! Love the way your mind works", Holly
A powerful write my friend...adversity, pain, and trials are all facts of life that can also create inspiration for many artists...you've penned it well my friend!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Reviewed by Michael Mathieu (Reader)
Reviewed on February 19, 2007
Some people take advantage of others weakness,Blind to there feelings,
Michael
"life is to reflect on" so kick yourself in the ass
;) It's true artists are really in love with themselves.
Unfortunately that keeps out the creative forces. Great piece!!
Reviewed by Butch Howard (Reader)
Reviewed on February 19, 2007
We are certainly strengthened by adversity, although it is usually difficult to notice until after the fact. I agree "the crap we must endure is inconsequential" but it is the ability and willingness to endure that makes all the difference. I love the characterization in the final couplet:
"Kicking themselves in the ass
In love with their own momentum" -priceless!
~Butch
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on February 19, 2007
A very interesting view of life and how we precieve it from different angles, and personalites. A wonderful reflective write.
Oooooooooooooo, so rapier sharp and touche, Senor. Who needs Zorro... Let it all ride, Baby, and just ease on down nice and sloooooooooow. Could have just cut and paste me last few comments, chopped up a bit... You have been writing in this vein of the tragic hero/ine for a little while now. But, as Sage said on my poem today, Passion Thrives On Obstacles - especially artistic passion. Somehow, I can see the dramatic irony of the Scorned Artist here sharing a cell with a similarly crazed inmate of your Jungle write; the one rides above the mental anguish and abuse, the other covers himself in his own excrement, being driven nuts by the resolve of the former and being constantly hoisted by his own petard... (thought at first reading that's what Belle meant, but I guess not!) And have to wholeheartedly agree with Jeanette's hypothesis... Guess we all have our own wagon-wheels and are entitled to travel in the grooves of affiliation and belief that best suits our needs and life-experiences, minding our own business. But what makes Sheistermongers different is their compulsion to stick their irritating... fingers continually into other people's wheel-spokes, sad losers that they are. So is it any wonder they are going nowhere? Right, that's me done. Very gracious, very classy. You show what it is to take the high road with ease and to drop your chips on people from a very great height while exercising philosophical greatness. I'm off to puff up me tyres...
Oscar Wilde paid a heavy penalty for going against Victorian orthodoxy with his brand of wit and social outlook. John Lennon was ridiculed for holding interviews in a full body covering - folk just wanted him to sing She Loves You all the time. Andy Warhol was dismissed by many as an eccentric for displaying a Campbells soup tin...the list goes on.
It is a liberating experience that as artists, poets and writers etc, we own our product; produced for our muse, and if folk enjoy it, fine, if not, that's life.
Strong contrasting images of life and living and as the words of the poets flow from the mindset of the individual poet so are the outlooks presented, there can be no impartiallity as a poet.
Fee
Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)
Reviewed on February 19, 2007
"But what does it really matter?
One man’s spice is another man’s heartburn"
Excellent take on an old proverb, and the summation of the
rest of your fine writing in this piece.
awesome offering, Jude. particularly love the build and momentum of this keenly insightful poem. not that you're in love with it or anything ;) excellent observations all around. Dawn
The artist is the indiviual who always thinks out of the box. Man has choices that he confines himself to when an artist sees multiple ways to develope the dream.
I expect you are an artist as well as the poet.
Love,
Susan
Your poem strikes a strong image of a world of people all marching to different drumbeats. Since perceptions are gained over years of mental, physical, emotional, and intellectual training, pursuits, and reinforcements, I have to agree with you that most are: "In love with their own momentum".
A word that I have never seen used before. Bravo Robert!!! I see a powerful metaphor in the usage too: those body temperatures that vary according to the local atmosphere. Instead of being true to their individual calling these "types" become what others want them to become to sate an innate desire to be better than everyone. A sad place to be!
Can you imagine what being a poet would be like if there was any financial renumeration involved? Oh the blood splattered battlefields! I have learned so much in the last ten months (especially being on this site) about what moves people to grow and expand their own personal horizons, and how they go about doing so.
For me, writing is a momentary snapshot of what I am experiencing at any given moment. And based on the agglomeration of my own life long experiences, failures, and successes, the way I percieve, my scars, etc, I communicate. Being a writer/poet is a fickle beast. I find that my strongest muse, and greatest insights, come from suffering and struggling instead of the successes.
This was a good write Robert, one which I will contemplate, probably, for the rest of the day. Thanks!
Dear Jude, this is the universal fate of the poets, artists, mystics of the world. And it changes nothing, like a wind that passes far below them and touches nothing of them. Strong voice.
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This is powerful summation of poets/artists.
The poets/artists have to love themselves, for whenever they write, they give it their all.
One must be proud of oneself and love oneself first, before one can accept the love from others.
It is true the poets/artists write their momentums, which are valuable expression to themselves. You have also written that some might view a teardrop as only water, but to the poets/artists themselves, these are tear drops from their souls. It is only the poets/artists who know of the true value of their expression in their own work, and the output of the piece of momentum is valuable to the poet/artist.
I, therefore, agree with your summation that poets/artists are in love with themselves, for when they love themselves, others will love them too.
You have penned a wonderful poem, and it is very insightful and thought-provoking. I love the choice of words used.
Lots of love,
Sandie May Angel :o)
As your fans below I also concur with this write and the majority of the reviews below.
Excellent write "It's true artists are really in love with themselves. Unfortunately that keeps out the creative forces". hmmm, now can't say I believe this 100% but believe an artist love him or her self just as much as another human~but of course.
On another note I would say an artist perhaps loves even more things that are around them perhaps they can find beauty and beyond in all that they can perceive...now that is the true love.
My preference is to see a cup half filled vice half empty...and as Lance always say something to the effect..."such is life"...would apply. However, words must fall where they may...or should I say splatter the best one can do is move out of the way of them.
A true artist can except and if they cannot they will quickly learn to! In my opinion an artists' muse never leaves them for it dwells within their soul their cups runneth over!
Hats off to ya' as always...take care,
~Gwendolyn
In love with their own momentum!"
LOL! I have to agree, Jude~ I have to agree! There I said it twice and "they" say, once a mistake-twice, on purpose! So, sowhat if we are destined to pay for this, better late than never!
I would so much rather be sitting here than all those other imagery filled places you specifically pointed out!
I love this! I LOVE IT ALL!!!!!!!!!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
that was priceless. Thanks for sharing, Jude. :0) Your words always flowed so nicely.
Ron
You are a one-of-a-kind Giant, who tackles and unravels Life's issues with great finesse!
'One man's spice is another man's heartburn' ought to be immortalized!
Then again...what might be the consequence of that expression? :)
Enjoyed!
Love, Rhonda
But what does it really matter?
One man’s spice is another man’s heartburn
One man’s dreams are another’s outhouse
And so life goes on
And the crap one must endure is inconsequential
In the scheme of things
Can't get any more power than this, Jude. Excellent write.
~hugs~
Karen
And those touching its emotional spectrum
Flowing down cheeks and onto the ground.......
Sent shivers down my spine, the poets paradox, a truely stunning piece, masterpiece and great paradigm....
well expressed
Peace
William
and to live life it is a good thing (to me) to put your feet in as many shoes there are
understanding and sharing isa beautiful thing....
loved the titled and how you represented the meaning here
Importance of expression, I found this to be very
Interesting concept and true There are those who see only water in a teardrop!!
So many different expression beautifully described
In terms that we can all understand
Great imagery and flow!
Love And Peace To You Always..Morning Star
Smile..☺
There are those who see only water in a teardrop
There's a lot more than water in a teardrop
Enjoyed immensely Robert....
~~ Adversity certainly does strengthen the artist’s resolve!
Every line is a gem for reflection!
Love, Suzie :-D
Sage, Pathfinder and Poet
One man’s spice is another man’s heartburn... And
Kicking themselves in the ass
In love with their own momentum
"How very true! Love the way your mind works", Holly
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Michael
Keep kicking!!!
Georg
Truthful and so powerful.
George
;) It's true artists are really in love with themselves.
Unfortunately that keeps out the creative forces. Great piece!!
"Kicking themselves in the ass
In love with their own momentum" -priceless!
~Butch
Thanks for sharing Jude!!
Love Tinka
Regis
It is a liberating experience that as artists, poets and writers etc, we own our product; produced for our muse, and if folk enjoy it, fine, if not, that's life.
Good word, Jude.
Regards
Dai
Fee
One man’s spice is another man’s heartburn"
Excellent take on an old proverb, and the summation of the
rest of your fine writing in this piece.
I expect you are an artist as well as the poet.
Love,
Susan
A word that I have never seen used before. Bravo Robert!!! I see a powerful metaphor in the usage too: those body temperatures that vary according to the local atmosphere. Instead of being true to their individual calling these "types" become what others want them to become to sate an innate desire to be better than everyone. A sad place to be!
Can you imagine what being a poet would be like if there was any financial renumeration involved? Oh the blood splattered battlefields! I have learned so much in the last ten months (especially being on this site) about what moves people to grow and expand their own personal horizons, and how they go about doing so.
For me, writing is a momentary snapshot of what I am experiencing at any given moment. And based on the agglomeration of my own life long experiences, failures, and successes, the way I percieve, my scars, etc, I communicate. Being a writer/poet is a fickle beast. I find that my strongest muse, and greatest insights, come from suffering and struggling instead of the successes.
This was a good write Robert, one which I will contemplate, probably, for the rest of the day. Thanks!
This is powerfully penned truth: you capture the writer perfectly!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
And I love the ending. :) Spot on!!