Some would disagree with me
but I defend the idea
that my inability to
say anything new
is no reason for me
to stop formulating.
It may be a reason for you
to stop reading.
But frankly,
I don't give a shit.
Never have and never will.
If I can't have this
without the meddling of anyone
I don't want anything
ever again.
Why should we feel forced
to do things only
to be liked
or appreciated by others?
Isn't that the wrongest objective
to aim for?
It is said that an artist
can only be an artist
if his work is seen by others.
If he has an audience to validate
his expression.
But I disagree.
Strongly.
I've seen one too many talent
wasted
squandered
ignored
because of this misconception.
The desire to create
or make any move whatsoever
should not be driven by
response.
This is a systematic perversion
not an instinctive feeling.
It is a type of twisted reasoning
that some of us
maybe most of us
have come to carry as
a principle.
A proposition
based on nothing.
The only motive to do
or produce
or create anything
should be the mere idea to do so.
As a mystical reincarnation
of expressions
outside of our anatomy.
As an extension of our limbs
and senses.
As an escape
from the confines of our carcass
and consciousness.
A direct hotline to our deeper essence.
It is the true character
of finding our ultimate place
in the larger scheme.
Don't hold anything back.
Not for fear of derision.
And certainly not for the prospect
of being ignored.
That would be
the worst argument.