Life a series of abstract images
Some realistic some absurd
Reality eludes the ideologist
Illusions of truth plague the pragmatist
Do we seek the photo image
Or blurred lines of enhanced color
Abstractions of truth stand alone
In the minds of all who follow
Distortions also stand alone
In media and pulpit
Abstraction better left
To paint slingers and sculptors
Leaving voyeurs of truth
To speculate on what they perceive
And claim it as their own
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Painting: Dwight L. Roth
Beautiful painting, a thought-provoking poem, Dwight! ❤ Whenever anyone says they have "the truth," you can be pretty certain that if you don't share their views, they will believe you to be "wrong." Maybe in mathematics, there are some absolute truths, but in life, there are multitudes of differing perspectives. 🙂
Your painting reminds me of the sinuous capitals on Greek or Roman columns, gracefully architectural.
What I like about abstract art is that it stirs the imagination, and everyone finds different meanings in it.
All the best!
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Thank you Cheryl for your great comments. You are right about the truth end of things. Thank you for you kind assessment of my painting. Yes, we all see it differently.
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Well said, Cheryl!
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Oh wow Dwight, love your poem and picture to go with it. ❤️ Cindy
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Thanks Cindy. I appreciate your comment!
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Always a treat to visit! 👏👏👏👏
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:>)
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I think poetry is the perfect form to write about “abstractions”, and you’ve done it delightfully well, Dwight.
-David
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Thank you David. I believe your are right. I appreciate your comment. Hope you are all doing well!
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Beautiful abstract painting, Dwight! Perception like art in the eye of the beholder and/or in the mind of the beholder. The truth for one may not be for the other, and so it goes…
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Thank you so much for your comment! Each person’s perception is unique!
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Most welcome!
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Very skillfully composed poetry and a great picture
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Thank you for your great comments. I appreciate you reading so many of my posts!
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You’re very welcome
I always enjoy your work!
Many blessings always
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:>)
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😊
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Beautiful painting and amazing poem. 💖
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Thank you very much!
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My pleasure 😇.
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I love this painting, Dwight – I feel calm just looking at it 🙏 thought provoking words to accompany it, too!
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Ingrid!
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Thank you!
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WOW. Amazing, Dwight! 🙂
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Thank you Jeff!
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Welcome! 🙂
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I was immediately pulled right into that painting and the musings on abstraction it prompted.
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I am glad it drew you in Liz. I liked the varied flow of the lines.
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Yes!!
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