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One Handed Buddha
By the flickering screen
I paint my kill
in homage to the spirit
because art
is the father of religion
Toothpaste tube thought
squeezed from a brain
and daubed
on a world wide wall
my DUP handprint
modern cave painting
for today
Published 8th Mar 2010
| Edited 28th Mar 2016
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Anonymous
9th Mar 2010 4:10pm
that art fathered religion - more often than not throughout history, I think it was the other way round - but I still love this poem as a delicate mix of classical, far-reaching ideas and the modern reference to this wonderful site. Super-dooper.
9th Mar 2010 8:08pm
Some think art must have fathered religion, Jack - taken in the context of the very first cave paintings it would have been the only way they had to spread the word - but no matter I appreciate your kind words.
10th Mar 2010 5:50pm
I had to sit here and think over the art causing religion. I agree with you, Abra, and it seems painfully obvious now.
I'm a fan of short poems, as usually they leave me in thought. This is no exception. Fantabulous, man~.
I'm a fan of short poems, as usually they leave me in thought. This is no exception. Fantabulous, man~.
10th Mar 2010 5:54pm
After a comment like that you can paint my cave wall any time, Bee - altho you really must stop saying good grief - it's 'ow granny's talk. Thanks for your feedback.
