She is young,
this artist-self
celebrating discovery
He chastises enthusiasm,
this intellect-self, favours
logic over emotions
I use disability as an excuse
Accept intellect’s restraints
Ignore encouragement
Refrain from submitting
Halter progress
Youth has ambition
her paint spattered hands
grasp at opportunity –
her tender heart
emits a joyful tune..
…but age,
having abandoned ambition,
is hard of hearing.
(Art mine)
Such a beautiful painting
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Thanks.
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Creativity links us to the seeds planted in our youth. The flower may have lost its colourful leaves and lay dormant in the season of aging, but the roots are perennial and call to me on occasion. Love your piece of art. My eyes are drawn to the details. β€
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What a beautiful explanation, Olga. Thank you!
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I have my moments when I’m inspired. π
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Yes you do!
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Eventually, we must return to our core selves.
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Well said. Thanks Eilene
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Love the painting , but age can still have ambition, ambition to be oneself.
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This is true. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Ambition to be oneself! How fabulous!
Also, it must be said, VJ, you are an artist through and through!
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That is so sweet π
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You have to be of a certain age to get this. I get it completely. Love your poetry, VJ.
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Lol. You are right. Thanks Susan
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I love the words and the painting π
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Thanks Brian
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On the other hand, abandoning ambition can be liberating, freeing us up for other avenues of creativity.
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You have a point…
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wonderful poem VJ! It touched me deeply!
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Thank you!
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