To extract
emotions
through various eyes
enclosed in souls encouraged to despise the contrite,
but taught to see
what others do not seek.
The artist sought not to repeat.
Produces to create
sensations within. To cultivate
appreciation
by experiences
each
receives.
A connection.
To sit;
meditate.
Reflect
on hues infused,
Not
to incite
through
His talent,
hate.
Yes, colors
mixed
applied
invoke
feelings,
including pride.
Eases tensions
as we stare.
Why
Creators
Inspired
Share.
Painting
Dear poets,
Have you ever come across a painting by Picasso, Mondrian, Miro, or any other modern abstract painter of this century, and found yourself engulfed in a brightly coloured canvas which your senses cannot interpret? Many people would tend to denounce abstractionism as senseless trash. These people are disoriented by Miro’s bright, fanciful creatures and two-dimensional canvasses. They click their tongue and shake their heads at Mondrian’s grid works, declaring the poor guy played too many scrabble games. They silently shake their heads in sympathy for Picasso, whose gruesome, distorted figures must be a reflection his mental health. Then, standing in front of a work by Charie Russell, the famous western artist, they will declare it a work of God. People feel more comfortable with something they can relate to and understand immediately without too much thought. This is the case with the work of Charie Russell. Being able to recognise the elements in his paintings – trees, horses and cowboys – gives people a safety line to their world of ‘reality’. There are some who would disagree when I say abstract art requires more creativity and artistic talent to produce a good piece than does representational art, but there are many weaknesses in their arguments.
I would appreciate if you could share your experience on the theme? Please write a poem within 75(seventy five words) your insight using your best chosen words. Please mention word count in AN. I’ll comment on all your poem at the time of judging.
RULES:
No pre-writes
No erotica, no adult poems.
No Profanity or plagiarism.
All AP rules apply
You can write your poem in any form.
Please mention word counts in author note
ITH & SB 