Truth

sorenbarrett

When judging a sculpture or work of art

With what or where should you start

From bottom, top, front or behind

Looking for good or faults to find

Is it based on your first impression

Or on the details of its unfolding expression

Does it look the same up close or far away

Does it give the same feelings as yesterday

Or when seen in the future after wear

How against others does it compare

Does it look the same in the dark or morning light

When one is in love or after a fight

The same to the unschooled or educated critic

To the rich or poor or the cynic

Does it matter if seen by women or men

A child or forigners or who the creator has been

Is it influenced by your prejudiced beliefs

Or is its value simply on its own motifs

The answers to these questions are up to you

It's what's in your heart and mind that's true

  • Author: sorenbarrett (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 9th, 2022 07:03
  • Comment from author about the poem: Nietzsche in his book beyound good and evil states that truth must be found by examining it from all sides and angles
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 25
  • Users favorite of this poem: Bella Shepard
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  • dusk arising

    to thine own self be true before all others.
    truth is a much undervalued commodity.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you dusk so good to hear from you again your comments are always so welcome

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you dusk so good to hear from you your comments are always so welcome

    • arqios

      What is true and being truthful is quite nuanced more so when applied to human interaction and is something assailed or corrupted when injustice and unrighteousness is committed.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you so much crypticbard for you read and comment. Yes, unbelievably truth is a complicated and personal thing and something to wrestle with.

      • orchidee

        Good write S.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you so much for your read and comment

        • Bella Shepard

          You have expressed so beautifully, that truth is in the eye of the beholder. The last two lines are such a wonderful summation. You have weaved this poem so well, and the truth is that it's a definite fav.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much Bella I so appreciate your kind comments

          • Goldfinch60

            Such true words soren, I have spent hours in front of some artworks just becoming part of them.

            Andy

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you Andy I deeply appreciate your review and kind words



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