Art Is Not About Genius

REana1isSpace-Slinky — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:02:50 GMT

My friend Michael Burton found this written on the back of a menu somewhere in Sausalito, and it is one of the most beautiful bits of writing I have ever read. Art is not about genius. Genius is not about anything Creation is about awareness Every moment, every moment Creative beings cry more tears Creative beings need more Than this or that To feast on To bleed on To hold onto Each other Not being Afraid anymore Not alone anymore Grand Hearts Such great love Beautiful sad hearts Wandering around Waiting for the sun to come up.

The man In the Moon

REana1isSpace-Slinky — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:46:47 GMT

Lucid lights in the hot city, are lower and more languid than I've ever seen them. Indeed, you and I take strolls to places that look different when I'm with you. Observing architectonic LOVE, and getting sand-potty up to our elbows, this city is built with wisdom, and a clear vision of foundation first. I'm looking out the window when you pull me close, and end my rhapsody-in-blue with honesty, and hope. I'm looking out of my heart when I see you, hear your singing, stand swaying, and gulp. I want to share my fields of flowers, the valley that is my heart. There is a river flowing there, take the kayak, and at sun-up, depart, Fear Not this Journey, Our blood is young, We have time, we do breathe. Lay down when you get there;I am out gathering the wood.

(An entirely apposite entry!)

Art Is Not About Genius

The man In the Moon