Writing
January 30, 2008
I believe that there is a connection between good writing and poetry and artist
types and thinking too much about death and dying.
The reason I think this is that if a creative artist does not fear the one most
frightful thing then this gives him complete freedom of expression. To write
from the soul, the heart, to be pure, and the words completely unfiltered for
lack of fear of criticism. This is pure art.
Great art with no concern for sale or display in this lifetime is pure, done for the
sake of art and no influence from commercialism.
I don't think I could be a writer or ever have become a writer if I had not faced
the feeling of death at least one time.
I know this is probably disturbing, so I haven’t shared it with anyone, but I
must admit that I want to love and want to die all at the same time. I wish I had
begun writing many years ago. Who wants to know about the adventures of a
50-year-old man? It’s a young person’s game but I’ll keep going. Despite the
prospect of fortune or fame, I’ll continue to practice my art with much gusto
and enthusiasm. I actually like the anonymity of the unknown artist. I don't
know what I would do if I were in the business of writing. I think I would be a
terrible writer.
I don't know why I think I will die soon. I just know that it’s part of me, and I
write as if it will be the last thing I do and don't care who will read it when I'm
gone. It is painful and wonderful, a gift and a curse all at the same time.
© 2008 by Michael Domino