Perfection is an odd deformity amongst the wild beauties with their messy hair and artisan lifestyles.

Artists.

Coffee cups left half full, bodies dashing for the train, a chaotic wonder left untainted, natural.

Perfection is too clean, too posed.

Perfection is not the artist, not even close.

Otherworldly and estranged is the artist, looking as wild as their thoughts, clothing not correctly pressed, crooked teeth and clutter in their homes and minds.

Artists know there’s so much more to learn and to become humbled by.

Perfection isn’t on their radar.

They’re too preoccupied with experiencing and shaping life.

6 responses to “Artists”

  1. Woodsy Avatar
    Woodsy

    And illustrated with a really cool photo blend. Love the phantom photo being taken through the window at the top of the stairs.

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Thank you ! I took this photo in an old jail in a place called Jim Thorpe near me. They have it as more of a museum now, not an active jail. It was neat learning about it and seeing the tiny rooms the prisoners stayed in.

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  2. Woodsy Avatar
    Woodsy

    It had that look… conjured the idea of the prisons we can make for ourselves…

    often helped by things and people around us that think they are setting us free.

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Thank you !!!!!!! Yes !! I think you would find it interesting especially the historical aspect 🙂

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  3. Scrunch Foldington Avatar
    Scrunch Foldington

    This poem made me smile, I surround myself with these people when I can, and you’ve described them very accurately.

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Thank you so much. You’re one of these people you know. You, and John were in part my inspiration for this piece. You’re an incredible artist ! I’m really grateful you like this piece. It’s close to my heart.

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