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| King Lear, Act 1, Scene 1, Edwin Austin Abbey - and my son, the actor |
True Genius
It begins, Act 1, Scene 1 -
comedic or tragic; the best have both.
A pinnacle role: youthful, manic, valiant -
it doesn't matter, other than a willingness
to toss comfort aside, embrace passion
which will vanish upon final curtain fall,
and a desire to carve an everlasting mark -
not so much for acclaim, but for truth.
by Margaret Bednar, March 2, 2016
You are invited to Listen: https://soundcloud.com/margaretbednar/true-genius
Linked with "dVerse "Open Link Night #167"
Linked with "dVerse "Open Link Night #167"
16 comments:
Lots of power in that final line and in the poem taken as a whole. Life is indeed a blend of comedy and tragedy--and would we recognize the one without the other?
That takes a lot of courage & I admire the youth (and the mature ones) who does this ~
Truly a brilliant attempt - to carve a mark. You handled micro writing very well.
What an inspiring your man your son is.
I have always dreamt to be an actor... And if you can live by the last line it will lead so far...
I enjoyed this short gem!
not so much for acclaim,
but for truth
Many seem to forget this. In one's desire to do good truth is the ultimate!
Hank
I think the final lines are so true for everyone who is creative. Nice poem!
This is beautiful especially the images of desire carving an everlasting mark for truth. Wonderful write :D
Lots of love,
Sanaa
Yes, I thik we are all seeking truth.....maybe in this short piece, you found a little.
Those last two lines wrap it up nicely, yes, truth.
I think the best of any art is when the artist strives not for acclaim but for truth. Lovely.
All the world IS a stage! We play our roles the best we can. Our award is self-assured! Nicely done! Walt
Is the world a play or a play the world?
The best do have both!
SMiLes.. my friend.. smart iS smart
butt genius IS sMart.. with addiTioNal
focus oF dancing with nareaworry
Of surrounding
dance oF
yesternows
foRm..
and sure
therE are
geniuses
oF happy
wiTh so-caLLed
standard IQ's
Of less
than
70..
they are everywheRe
tHeir smiLes are..
alWays left right
stAnding
tALL..
and
wIDe..:)
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