The Lesser Arts

As a needy, never satisfied artist

I've begun to experiment

with the lesser arts.

Sculpting views with a lens,

capturing events on a hand drawn page,

playfully plucking at strings.

and while this all

surely provides enjoyment

to those around,
it instills fear into my body

that,

I'll lose you.

This art that I've grown

to love and that is

simply attached as

part of me.

I fear I'll let you go

in the bustle. 

Reviews

[Judy Ponceby]

This is lovely. Your first stanza is brilliant, contrasting arts to describe other arts. Your feelings come through clearly as well. Enjoyed this.