Wednesday, March 2, 2016

"True Genius"

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


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16 comments:

  1. Victoria Ceretto-SlottoMarch 3, 2016 at 2:44 PM

    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?

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  2. GraceMarch 4, 2016 at 12:11 PM

    That takes a lot of courage & I admire the youth (and the mature ones) who does this ~

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  3. Mon.EspritMarch 4, 2016 at 1:11 PM

    Truly a brilliant attempt - to carve a mark. You handled micro writing very well.

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  4. MaryMarch 4, 2016 at 1:47 PM

    What an inspiring your man your son is.

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  5. brudbergMarch 4, 2016 at 2:06 PM

    I have always dreamt to be an actor... And if you can live by the last line it will lead so far...

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  6. Carol CampbellMarch 4, 2016 at 3:47 PM

    I enjoyed this short gem!

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  7. kaykualaMarch 4, 2016 at 9:04 PM

    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

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  8. AnonymousMarch 5, 2016 at 1:54 AM

    I think the final lines are so true for everyone who is creative. Nice poem!

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  9. Sanaa RizviMarch 5, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    This is beautiful especially the images of desire carving an everlasting mark for truth. Wonderful write :D

    Lots of love,
    Sanaa

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  10. annell4March 5, 2016 at 10:03 AM

    Yes, I thik we are all seeking truth.....maybe in this short piece, you found a little.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 5, 2016 at 8:22 PM

    Those last two lines wrap it up nicely, yes, truth.

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  12. UnknownMarch 6, 2016 at 9:15 AM

    I think the best of any art is when the artist strives not for acclaim but for truth. Lovely.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 7, 2016 at 8:38 AM

    All the world IS a stage! We play our roles the best we can. Our award is self-assured! Nicely done! Walt

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  14. Bekkie SanchezMarch 10, 2016 at 12:11 PM

    Is the world a play or a play the world?

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  15. Jennifer WagnerMarch 10, 2016 at 9:56 PM

    The best do have both!

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  16. Katie Mia FrederickMarch 15, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    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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