The Artist

You are so unaware

of all that you are

so unnervingly unassuming

 

the gift you share

the talent within

the power in your hands

 

so forgive me for being amused

when you look for confirmation from the masses

because it is an empty road

traveling the path of expectations

 

free youself

realize

the gift is meant to be shared

not judged

 

 

 

Reviews

[Trée]

I could tell you I'm not an emotional person, but that wouldn't be true. I could tell you this poem didn't bring tears to my eyes, but that wouldn't be true either. I know not the place in my heart this poem touches, but the dagger is sharp and shiny and the pain feels like pleasure and my eyes lock on yours as the instrument of your words pushes deeper between sighs exchanged. If you couldn't tell, I liked this one very much. :-)

Thanks for sharing T

[LSS]

T,
You were right, this was the poem I read. And, No I did not think it was about a misguided malaprop on the mend. I saw all the unguided, unnerved, misunderstood instead.
Lar

[T]

I love the reviews and the perspectives...This piece was written for a good friend of mine in music. It is the gift of beauty that he shares that some see, others ignore. My advice was to not wait for the opinion of others but to continue to share the incredible gift...

[The Muse]

To place our soul, wide open, is to chance that we be judged, regrettably. I think your piece is a staunch stance, that you will not be judged. And I say good for you!

[emmajoy]

II could be very wrong but, feel that in some way these are quite sharp words, meant to remind somebody of something!

It's true, this writing lark is for self but, if people recognise some grace or skill or artistry in what's been written, then, their reviews aren't feeding an ego, but expressing appreciation in the craft of the Word.

And, thank YOU for sharing just that in posting this finely constructed poem

[Orlando Murcia]

You tell em girl!!
I hate it when people judge
especially on your gifts

Great write!

Continue your journey with poetry

Orlando M

[universalove]

the condition from within the world lets you judge a spirit that is grifted. it is better to give than to pass behind the veil of morals. i enjoy your poem.

[Gandré]

this is a significant statement, what I received with your message.... yes! all is about to share...no ego desire... I love the way you wrote this. a wonderful poem.
thx also for your friend rq but i don't have a friends list.
i keep u in my heart. and always we can be friends, send me what u like
me to read.
regards,
gandr�

[Samuel Dickens]

Oh, I like that. "Shared, not judged." I hadn't thought about it, but I think my artwork is "ego-free." I've only ever wanted to share it, and never concerned myself with how it might compare to others--if it was "better" or not. Thank you for that, TMiller.