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That Infamous Myth
I was once in thrall to the infamous myth
Of the artiste souffrant,
But I’ve come ultimately to see it
As the cruellest of delusions.
But could it not be said
That it’s still among us,
That malefic notion
That the artist is a spirit set apart
For some special purpose,
Of which pain is an essential component?
Of the artiste souffrant,
But I’ve come ultimately to see it
As the cruellest of delusions.
But could it not be said
That it’s still among us,
That malefic notion
That the artist is a spirit set apart
For some special purpose,
Of which pain is an essential component?
Published 9th Jun 2018
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9th Jun 2018 2:09pm
There are many falling for this delusion
And they are falling
And falling
And falling.....
And they are falling
And falling
And falling.....
9th Jun 2018 6:41pm
Yes, they are, and always have, it is very sad, I bought into it once, but I broke free, I hope they do too, thank you. Carl.
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- Edited 27th Dec 2019 12:45pm
9th Jun 2018 4:58pm
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Thank you, Melia, and it is true, art does not necessarily have to mean suffering, it is a myth and a tragic one. Carl.
Anonymous
10th Jun 2018 6:57am
Very well written!
10th Jun 2018 7:59am
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10th Jun 2018 9:30am
I do indeed
