The existential paradox of artistry.


Stranger

the artist in his cage
creates a self-indulgent stranger
living for a while
a vicarious life
scraped clean of history
the desperate denial
of meaning and morality
a barely noticed nod
to the uncaring gallery



Poetry by Wumbulu
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Written on 2019-05-27 at 06:28

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Sameen
That last couplet is wonderful.

This poem really captures the myth of the rockstar artist. Well done
2019-05-27