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The Measure of an Artist
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The Measure of an Artist |
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Earl Robertson Senior Member
since 2008-01-21
Posts 753BC, Canada |
The Measure of an Artist The measure of an artist A simple thing to tell For we do make what fits us best Be it heaven or hell This measure here is just as sure It’s what he makes for God That men do ponder endlessly As his work goes abroad We all have a wondrous soul An artist bears it high And his every work of art Shows what makes it fly Those who have sorrow wed Will of sorrow write While those who know the love of God Will surly tell of light I hope that when you hear this poem It will change your days And the lighted meadow show The error of your ways For God to is an artist Who his soul does show In every mountain pasture So that man may know The measure of God is simpler still It’s what he gives to man Life and redemption, if not happiness to Look and see, every flower is for you This poem changes meaning depending on whose perspective it is from. Try it from the perspective of an artist or poet, a priest perhaps. Think of it from the perspective of a student, walking into art class or reading a friends poem. Think about yourselves on this forum, reading the work of people you've never met and learning things about life, and about them. I acctually don't know everything this poem could mean (and I wrote it) so I would apprieciate any comments on the subject you guys have. "Be Strong and Always Remember what made you you." Earl |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear poet, I viewed this poem from all perspectives that you mentioned in your addendum ~ except from that of a priest!  ~ From every angle there is merit to be found in your divine words. ~ and yes, God is the greatest Artist of All. Love & God's Light, EA  |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
wonderful poem. Tom |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Beautiful  Ruth |
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RenaissanceRomanceRunsRed Senior Member
since 2007-06-11
Posts 1062In Love <3 |
Those who have sorrow wed Will of sorrow write While those who know the love of God Will surly tell of light I'm . . . speachless . . . -Kate and in the daylight i miss the nightmare- but deathly fear it in the dark of night |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
There is a beautiful awareness shining through your poem. I love it. Margherita |
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Earl Robertson Senior Member
since 2008-01-21
Posts 753BC, Canada |
Thanks allot guys! "Be Strong and Always Remember what made you you." Earl |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I hope that when you hear this poem It will change your days And the lighted meadow show The error of your ways for some it takes much more than just reading a poem, me being one of them but I've been in jail and really that did it for me loved this poem! great writing! |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed the Wonderful Write!  ARCTIC WIND |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
This is a wonderful poem that should be read by others. |
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