“Pare down to the essence, but don't remove the poetry”
Leonard Koren
So much of my work is the fine balance between enough and not enough; never really at the other end of the scale of enough and too much. I constantly struggle to find the balance between my need for simplicity and the essence of things, and the appearance of nothingness and emptiness.
I love the words here, suggesting that the goal I have in my mind without real knowing it, is to not remove the poetry. To make sure I have enough of it, and that I leave the bits that sing, that speak, that whisper to folk. To ensure that I haven't simply created an echo chamber.
I love those moments when you go - That's me! That's how I want it be! That's what I'm trying to do! And keeping the poetry in the work is just that.
Leonard Koren
So much of my work is the fine balance between enough and not enough; never really at the other end of the scale of enough and too much. I constantly struggle to find the balance between my need for simplicity and the essence of things, and the appearance of nothingness and emptiness.
I love the words here, suggesting that the goal I have in my mind without real knowing it, is to not remove the poetry. To make sure I have enough of it, and that I leave the bits that sing, that speak, that whisper to folk. To ensure that I haven't simply created an echo chamber.
I love those moments when you go - That's me! That's how I want it be! That's what I'm trying to do! And keeping the poetry in the work is just that.
words to wordless...almost. good to ponder.
ReplyDeleteThanks V - the simplicity of it disappearing appeals...
DeleteSimply exquisite.
ReplyDeleteThanks J!
DeleteBeautiful simplicity!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite sort Pam! Go well.
DeleteBeautiful, as always.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a peaceful, happy and creative 2017
Thanks Jac - the simplicity of this piece makes me feel calm, even tho I felt sad about losing my words...
DeleteHere's to the poetry...the essence - yes! But the poetry as well. I can relate to the struggle for balance, but must say that I think you do a beautiful job of finding it!
ReplyDeleteMay your 2017 be full of wonderful new creative projects!
Thanks Lisa - the balance is highly sought after; and I like the notion of making sure the poetry still speaks. Happy 2017 to you as well!
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