Sometimes, art is
expressing what is possible,
posing life’s conundrum,
visions of improbable.
But
Sometimes, art is
a wallow, so sublime
it’s understood by no-one;
A noble waste of time.
I read yesterday that Ken Follett and I have two things in common. We were both brought up in Plymouth (Exclusive) Brethren families and we both play bass guitar. But there the parallels end. He has sold 176,000,000 copies of his books. I have sold about nine and am twelve years older. So dear reader, if I am to catch up, you had better hurry up and buy one!
Thanks again Tess for scrounging around for interesting images to challenge and inspire.
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Even if one's art is not understood by humankind, it's never a waste of time. Good luck for your book sales!
ReplyDeleteIngenious response to the prompt; well done.
ReplyDeleteAleister Crowley was a Plymouth Brethren , too !
ReplyDeleteI understand he tried everything in life except bass guitar playing.
Deletehahaha love the poem :) May I suggest that you might want to be a bit more forward in your book promotion Stafford. First, a dedicated blog post about the book - rather than just a post note on a blog. Second make it easier for a person to buy your book - put something prominent in a sidebar with an easy click to the place to buy the book. And maybe a blog tour :D Just some ideas - I've tried a couple of times to get your book without success, but I will try again (and again if necessary)
ReplyDeleteThanks GB, will do all that. X
DeleteI managed to order a copy #yay but it was like following a convoluted rabbit track ;)
DeleteThanks GB. I will do a dedicated blog when the publicist gives me a launch date. But, now that some reviews are coming in, I am more confident that it is as good as I had hoped or more so!!
Delete(A noble waste of time .. So?? … why not follow me)
ReplyDeleteI know a place where wine is served
Up on yonder hill
Cobbled together several shacks
Of course, it’s stable ~ just relax
(Eclectic place, a bit bizarre
Garage contains a half-in car)
Vintage Madeira, best of the best
Portugal’s claim to fame
Aged for decades, complex, intense
Much like this old white-haired dame!
When can I meet you?
DeleteArt is never a waste of time as we learn when we create and to share that art is a gift. I will be back to see what this book is about.
ReplyDeleteGreat sales pitch, Ford.
ReplyDeleteI was born into a Brethren church-going family...not Plymouth...just Church of The Brethren...
ReplyDeleteIt was called 'Plymouth Brethren' when I was a child, and I think it still is by those still members. My dad joined the 'Open Brethren' after he was 'excommunicated'. They were made up mainly by escapees from the PB's.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you finally shared a photo of your home.
ReplyDeleteMate! Have you counted the chimneys? The fuel bill is breaking me!
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