Sunday, May 29, 2011

Let's express ourselves.

There is nothing that has not been previously expressed. No form of art that has not been already created, whether known or unknown, popular or mocked. There is no idea that has not been conjured up. No paint stroke that has not already caressed the easel. No angle that has not been shot.  No musical progression that has not been heard by somebody, anybody! No words that have no been penned. No lyric that has not been sung. No emotion that has not been felt and poured out. No nook, no cranny, no hidden corners of artistic expression that have not been swept clean.

So seem to be my sentiments, and discouragements.
What new declaration of beauty could I possibly contribute?

And still, sappy as it may sound...

There are still trees that have not been climb. There are still fields that have not been laid in. Sunsets that have not yet been seen. Still amends that have yet to be made. Flowers that have not been admired. There are still countries which have not yet known peace. Families who have not yet been fed. Coffee that has yet to be brewed. Babies who have yet to be comforted. Children who are yet to be taught. Nooks, crannies, and hidden corners of creation that are yet to be beheld. Bottom line...

There are people who are yet to be loved.

So, I'm not completely sure that I want the art I create to make an impact. No...

I want the impact I create to BE art!