Are you an Artist? #MondayMusings




Are You an Artist?

Do I have to make artwork that dazzles the masses?

Do I have to pay money and take lots of classes?

Do I have to sell art for a very large sum?

Do I have to wear black and be totally glum?

Do I have to suffer terribly in order to create?

Do I have to have a big ego and think I’m great?

Do I have to network, see and be seen?

Do I have to act like a Drama Queen?


Don’t worry and stress, it’s never too late

To be an artist, I just have to CREATE!

I am writing this in response to the prompt 
at Write Tribe for Monday Musings - Are You an Artist?
Are You an Artist?

Comments

  1. ObsessivemomJanuary 27, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Wonderfully put Cathy. Being an artist needs no frills.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:18 AM

      Thanks, Tulika. No frills, no fuss is my motto. Everyone can be an artist if they create.

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  2. Shailaja VJanuary 27, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    You just need to be you. Everything else will fall into place. Poetic excellence as always :)

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  3. UnknownJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Yay, Cathy! Absolutely, and thank you for the reminder. Love both poems.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:19 AM

      Thanks, Laurel. Let's keep creating and making the world a more happy and beautiful place!

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  4. NabanitaJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    So true! You just need to create and the happiness it brings with it...

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    1. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:20 AM

      Thanks, Naba. Yes, when I create, I always feel happy and if it makes others happy, even better.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 27, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Very true. Loved the poems. Its such a gift to be able to CREATE :)

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Loved them both! A beautiful reminder to stay the way you are! Wow!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:21 AM

      Thanks, TOT. As a fellow creative spirit, I'm glad you agree.

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  7. IndywritesJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Such beautiful words, Yes we only need to create. You are a beautiful creator and artist! Lovely poem

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    1. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:21 AM

      Thanks, Inderpreet. Appreciate the kind words. Let's keep creating!

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  8. Loni TownsendJanuary 28, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Yes! *applause* Creating is all it takes.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:22 AM

      So right, Loni! *takes a bow to the applause* ;)

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  9. RachnaJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    Fabulous. Just be yourself and everything else just falls in place.

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  10. SuzyJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Very well put. To be an artist I just have to create.

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  11. payal agarwalJanuary 30, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    Inspiring poetry. It's never too late indeed!:)

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