Spirit, art and life unfolded

Double down, double down, As the moment's whittling down. Mow, mow, mow, the energy grows, Throw, throw, throw, and let it show. Cut, cut, cut, through the noise and pain, Gut, gut, gut, and let the emotions reign. Fret, fret, fret, with every nervous beat, Strut, strut, strut, and let your spirit compete. Let, let, let, the music move your soul, Beat, beat, beat, and let the rhythm make you whole. Mew, mew, mew, the whispers of your heart, Show, show, show, and let your true self start. Grow, grow, grow, in every single way, And let the world see the best of you each day.

Whatever I do, I'm reminded of my mortality. Yet, surrounded by thoughts of impermanence, I take bold steps. But progress seems elusive, like one step forward, two steps back. Sometimes, all seems pointless to me. Yet, paralyzed by this thought, I don't become still. I engage with all, actively and free. But the feeling persists, a constant reminder to see. No one will dictate what's true, What to do, or what to eschew. Yet, in this quest, I'm plagued, Tormented by the thought that's engraved: Consciousness that all is in vain, A purposeless existence, an endless refrain. Trapped in this cycle, I remain, Haunted by the void, with no escape to gain. I rage, I frustrate, then calm descends. I question why the storm, the turbulent ends. It's all pointless, I conclude, and seek to break free. Yet, detachment eludes me. I'm drawn back, again and again, To the base, the familiar pain. I revisit the turmoil, the emotional strife. Trapped in this cycle, I yearn to s...

Empty, empty, empty All impurities, evil, decay, and turmoil Let the essence remain Purify with gratitude, elevate with kindness Make space for love, compassion, and the common good Let the heart overflow with these So pure joy reigns Let go of all else Grant me the gift of emptiness

Questioning is seeking For completeness, why emptiness? For fullness, why the void? To gain clarity, look beyond Like when water is clear, the bottom is seen, More depths become clearer when the mind is clean.

I painted the leaf in brown tones merging with a purple background to create a sense of depth. The facial features are subtly ambiguous, allowing for multiple interpretations. The contrast between white and green in the eyes gives the piece an introspective quality. The leaf’s natural veins are used as part of the structure of the face, creating an organic feel.

When I behave like a beast, what is this that enters me? Suddenly, there's nothing inside as bad as this. So, what is this external thing that comes and mars my pristine nature? Still, I hold the strings, yet influences seep in. Some I cannot help, like anger's fiery spin. Reason falters, pain overwhelms, and emotions sway, Jealousy, lust, and eagerness – illusions that beckon each day. I don't want to circumvent these influences, but face them head-on. For in this turmoil, I search for balance and peace, A fragile dance between heart, mind, and soul's release.

Hold the world in its unity Grasp the world in its purity See the world in its multiplicity Witness the magic in simplicity Bask in its beauty Grounded in gravity Never allow depravity I think this is a wonderful final version!