“A man appointed to be a judge has been killed without a knife.” ― Idries Shah, Caravan of Dreams
When you create, do not fear the judges
Though they will cast aspersions on your work
Be not deterred by their petty grudges
Do not your duty to your vision shirk
For like you, the assessors are human
As fallible and flawed as you must be
Renowned they may be for their acumen
But looking, they see no more than you see
The wise know what they do not know; do they?
Their gods are custom, habit, tradition;
When you defy convention as you play
You offend them, and fulfill your mission
Be both the author and the reader, then
Make bravely what may be beyond their ken
About the Creator
D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Comments (7)
Oooo, that ending, I totally agree! Loved your poem!
This is great...mostly. I disagree that they see no more than you see. Often that's the beauty, isnt it? That they might see differently to you?
Yes. Always.
Simply awesome ! Loved the poem and its perspective.
I never thought about such a perspective. Great one!
Incredible work conveying the artwork! I would usually call this artwork surrealism, depicting of illogical or dreamlike art/scenes and ideas. Love your poem! 💓
In a sonnet that seems to be of a serious tone, it is also light and smart. It conveys the ideas of power and trust in a realm of justice and change.