post-impressionistic poetics

~ imPRESSions ~

Author's Note

Reviews

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

So very true. It will be up to future generations to find value in our work. Will we be remembered by our words and art? Ambition does not define worth. Those whose artistry is remembered as great is because they revolutionized their genre. They were unique and took chances. Non conformist. Yet their work resonated with an audience. Despite art being subjective each voice has an opportunity to create something lasting and memorable. Meaningful to the heart that yearns for something that speaks to them. Quite a few creatives never live to see the profound impact of their work. Very few are lucky to experience it while still alive. We can only hope our art finds a home in the heart of our audience.

[Red Brick Keshner]

That is so true Carlos. And art can find hope of finding home(s) if we continue to nurture and promote it. Thank you for your thoughts and insight.

[Relic]

Some of us here have written for posterity and don't/didn't know it. There are hundreds of poems on this site that are waiting for future writers to discover them. How much value they place on each is their decision. Each of us has our own paerticular likes and dislikes. BTW, the Smiths are a great group.

[willweb]

Sometimes I wonder about that exact thing, (if I am reading this correctly). What will become of these words, verses, stanzas, poems that we all write. Will this site just fold one day, disappear from the web or will the web itself be replaced by something other than what it is, a mind-controlled venue maybe tailor fit to each human being, oh wait, I got off topic. So, what will happen to our poetry? Do you think someone may pass by 50 years from now and become inspired by what they read? I wonder, did Van Gogh ever wonder the same about his art? Hmm, I wonder, will anyone like my art in 2022? Just some thoughts your poem brought to me which have now become a whole lot longer than your poem.

[Red Brick Keshner]

Thanks Will, that's quite a bit of thinking! Your visit and thoughts are much appreciated.

[softlyfall]

I wonder if there will be a future to be remembered IN
Or, for how long
Even the sun is dying
I say, rejoice in the words now, throw them out into the all. In the end, poetry will be here long after humans destroy themselves and their planet. Poetry is of the gods who predated us.

[Red Brick Keshner]

That is a true and valid thought.

[keith]

or end up being known for surrendering one's ear!
not my first choice!
waste of time attempting to decipher
open the doors of freedom
welcome yourself back to reality!

thoughtful write impressive read

haven't heard smith in decades ... oops! wrong band (smith american rock band 1969)

[Red Brick Keshner]

Neither is it my first choice although I respect the passion. This band is The Smiths 80s vintage. Thanks for the much appreciated visit Keith.

[keith]

didn't they have a song 'a girl like you' or maybe that is a chorus line
my bad ... it's a smithereens song HA!

[Red Brick Keshner]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-ZoonGhymo smithereens a girl like you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_R9_n7dFHE&list=PLrpyDacBCh7Ao-IpQ1_s3ei5k3qaJJiHO&index=5 smith baby it's you

[Gee]

Laughed at John's comment.
Would be nice to think that a couple of poems will be remembered and read post mortem

[Red Brick Keshner]

Yeah, John cut the line before any dismemberment occurred or even got thought up. But I share your sentiment. There are a couple of schools out there that have made use of several of my poems for their Eng. Lit. curriculum. Perhaps that is a good start or not. Movement down the path to posterity anyhow. Thanks for your kind words, as always.

[John the Baptist]

Hopefully, though, we won't cut our ears off.

[Red Brick Keshner]

Aye, there is always that concern!