Another of my January 2025 poems. This one speaks to the importance of art and artists in the world within which we live. In celebration of the contribution, I acknowledge and applaud those who bring such joy and creativity to our world.
I went for a tour the other night
Admiring the works of those so bright
I was filled with wonder and so much awe
Attracted by those who write and draw
More than that though was all the art
The creativity of so many off the chart
The stories depicted of today and the past
Legacies for tomorrow that forever last
A photo gallery of images that were so life-like
Each captured perfection in ways that did strike
Drawing me in as if I was there
In ways so beautiful and beyond compare
Off to an art studio which blew me away
The paintings and drawings with something grand to say
Transported through time and to a better place
Often leaving me with no breathing space
Next door was a noisy hall that sounded fun
People were creating music and songs homespun
Lyrics being written and shared so as to put to tune
With guitars, pianos, fiddles and even a bassoon
Pottery and ceramics then called to me
A studio full of clay and pottery wheels for to see
Artists throwing mud into the air so then to mold
Vessels for water, drink and contents until they’re old
Finally, was a workroom where quiet was the norm
Although there was a place to share and to brainstorm
Poets and authors creating stories for all to read
Filling hearts, souls and minds with nurturing seed
All these arts, creative persons and there are more
Are part of life necessities we share and adore
The arts add colour to the black, white and gray
Creating a world of celebration for us each day
They allow us to communicate across our lines
Knocking down the borders and our confines
They take us to spaces for us each to share
Underline what’s special for which to care