True Art

i think true art and self expression has less to do
with what you make
and more to do with who you are

if the product of ones hand and heart is honest uninhibited expression
it may be a form of art
similar to that of honest poetry

when an artisan fabricates something for sale or barter
supplying a demand
such a person often develops certain disciplines
in craft and business
and may evolve into a highly refined designer
which is praiseworthy
because it fills a need or purpose in society
and reaps rewards

the aloof artist who believes
that society must compensate
solely on the basis of one's manifestations and
and self expressions without regard for proactive
and interdependence is foolish I believe
because little is being served
beyond the vanity and the ego of the so called artist
however if such works are exhibited
or given as gifts
they may exhibit the most extraordinary value

figure that out!