Monday, March 21, 2011

The Slump

I try a lot of things in my
Aesthic presentation
That are irregular.
I do these things
Because
I have been blessed with a creative eye
In all areas
That I experience. I try things
Based on how they affect me
Unlike the unfortunate masses who are
Doomed
To listen
And consume
But never produce.
This mindset sets me
In the category of creation
Which is not a given
Of humanity alone.
And when I fail to express the message of
My look
I fall hard
And find it easy to
Remember the process of unpopularity
Because the oppositions to my choices
Are from those who formed
A deep opinion
Quickly
From my presentation.
However,
Remember.
When I perform successfully, I do so
In a way that creates an artistic ripple
Around me
That influences many
And changes the lens
In which all of my peers
View the general aesthetic of our time.
I am a creator.
And so much so
That even when I create
The bounds of what is acceptable
By showcasing what is not-
What is over the line
I am still fossilizing
What exists
And holding steady
The path for which all current influencers
Are herding those masses.
I am not a lethargic person.
I never sloth.
And the next time I
Pursue
Entirely
A detailed memorization
Of that which holds me back in expression
And suffer
From that which is otherwise
A rhythm of life
To be respected
I will remember the times in which
I am gifted
The reward of living
As an inspiration
Holding up the slump
Of an obedient otherwise.