Of Monsters and Men and the Arts
A poem about art and the human condition.
Obsession
Obsession is thought oppression, The possession of mental expression By the things that worry and excite us, Locking down our focus Until it is sharp as glass. Only the idea […]
Methuselah, Voice of the Forest
Part One The world is a forest, Its trees reverberating with chatter. The sounds that compose the background Loudly scream their slants, Repeating until all the animals and plants Are […]
The Eyes
Behind every wall and frame, There are oceans of faces Looking, searching, But never finding. The exploration is thorough, As if they are hunting a thief Who was reckless And […]
Solitude
When I am by myself I feel the presence of others, The desire for connections On deeper levels. There are objects; There are people Who exert their gravitational pull When […]
Coffee Shops
Coffee shops Are meeting spots Where people come together And ideas are exchanged. The sharing of imaginations Is a watercolor of originalities. The air is fresh; So is the enthusiasm […]
Albatross
Light, Streamlined form, The kite-bird Floats for hours On the Ocean’s breath With gentle flaps Of giant wings. Feathered master Of air and sea, The rider of thermals Glides on […]
Time Capsules
A poem is a capsule of emotion, Locked in time When words cannot suffice alone. Language flows like a river When the similes and metaphors Ride over the idioms […]
“The Wise Manta”, from “Wild Writers: The Animal World’s Greatest Poets”
Jet-black wing-shaped fins Give this manta strength to fly Above the water As king of the proudest fish That reign over Earth In trust with nature. My charisma […]
Andrew Blitman -- Author & Artist 