Art From The Heart (Redux)

Let them go
like the words of a poem
line after line
Let them blossom
or die on the vine
Generations generating
like fish in the ocean
There is a true magic
in all of creation
In the hectic chaotic
the synthetic
especially the genuine
Poetry in motion
extracting the ecstatic
in deepest appreciation
for the beauty sublime
of a glorious planet
This gem of creation

The diobolical
and the hateful
feeding at the bottom
hiding in the hollow
with hungry desperation
What are you creating?
Are you
wallowing in destruction?
Are you a living
hopeful grateful?
A loving spoonful
at the top of your game
riding a high
of natural exhilaration
or has this life
of trouble and strife
left you broken and lame?

Creation and destruction
setting the pace
in an expanding universe
A continuous outpouring
throughput time and space
Visceral the experience
a human combination
of both the virtuous
and the devious
The reverential
and the contemptuous
Has Big Business
with a helping hand
from Big Brother Pharma
got you all processed
after stewing in toxic juices
that reduces you
to just another number
blinded to the wide-eyed
wonder beyond measure?
This unmerited blessed existence!

A cry in the wilderness
“Cacophony … set me free!”
given the choice
to purse or reject
the demonic chaotic
or the angelic and gracious
The anarchy
or the ecstasy
That rapturous thrill
when the Spirit celestial
the all in all
deeply inhabits me
as I answer the call
That whisper within
“Blessed be the Lord forever!
Amen and Amen”

Beauty is where you find it
The hard to accept
The hard to obtain
The hard to resist
The impossible to explain
For it’s man’s innate character
his fallen nature
to alternate
from one extreme to another
From the poetic
to the catastrophic
having a wayward heart
Art is the expression
the pages written
throughout human literature
ever drawing a fine line
between lovers and haters
between sister and brother
even mother and son
and around all there is
“Blessed be the name of God
forever and ever,
for wisdom and might are his.”

Love is art from the heart
a celestial treasure
that forever shines bright
with heavenly pleasure

Words & Title Artwork:
~ by David B. Redpath © 2022-25

“Art is the lie that enables one
to realize the truth.” ~ Pablo Picasso

Portrait Artwork:
~ by Multiple Michael ©2022-25

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68 thoughts on “Art From The Heart (Redux)”

  9. Hey querido amigo Mister Redpath, what a brilliant piece of writing!!! I love it!! Man, isnt’t that just the truth what you are writing… people who let their devious out loud proud with no filter, really throw me off kilter, though, I gotta say. So go(o)d that with you, love and loving-kindness are here to stay!!!
    Muchas gracias for this artsy creation and a fabulous stop at love-station!!! Much love siempre 💚❤️

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    1. Hola hermosa Señorita Gypsy! 🖐️😎
      Muchas gracias por su amable 💝
      All the world 🌍 is a stage being
      taken back to the stone age by
      tribal road rage. I wish we could
      turn back the page 📖 and learn
      how to righteously behave 🙏 😇
      Gracias por parar en Love Metro 🚂💖

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      1. Hola bondadoso Señor Redpath! 😇💝
        Thanks so much for your abundant kindness
        yes – less
        BS trains all around,
        that would be very helpful,
        I have found 😅
        I very much agree with your notions
        and will soon move closer to the ocean
        to wash away the yucky road rage vibes
        So glad to be a member of your loving kindness tribe 💖🤗!
        Thank you for being my friend
        and lending me a kindness (and Bob Dylan music) hand 🙂
        Hugs!!! 💝💝💝

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      2. True fact:
        There was a David Redpath aboard
        the first fleet to Botany Bay in 1787
        (A convict, no doubt, but I’ve been
        assured that he was no relative 🤔),
        and look what happened! 👀 The
        population is still exploding ⬆️

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  14. To pursue or reject ,damonic chaotic or angelic and gracious;creation or destruction….Beautiful analysis of such terrible situation of present world,dear Redpath!! Very well written.but my dear!!Those all are two aspects of same coin.do you agree with me?Plz reply.🌺🙏🌺

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    1. Pablo Picasso said that creation
      is destruction. To make one thing
      you need to destroy another. So
      Yes, that is the dilemma. We are
      all made from stardust 🌟 so we
      must do our best to shine in the
      darkness ☀️💛

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  19. You must be proud of your daughter, an amazing piece of art. Also the portrait is extremely interesting. Your words always move me David. What a great piece – this helps to put the insanity into perspective my friend. I have always wondered what on earth people do who do not have faith. I have never understood it but what would be the point. Faith helps us to actually realize the wonder and the horror in everything Severe contrast. Your piece is an excellent example of that perspective and that contrast as well. These lines express it so well:

    “Beauty is where you find it
    The hard to accept
    The hard to obtain
    The hard to resist
    The impossible to explain
    For it’s man’s innate character
    his fallen nature
    to alternate
    from one extreme to another
    From the poetic
    to the catastrophic”

    The crazier the world gets the more I give thanks for the “GRACE,” I was given and gratefully accept and am thankful for – brilliant work as usual David. Always a pleasure. Big hugs to the family

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    1. Big hugs to you & yours, Joni 🫂💝
      Your positive feedback is very
      much appreciated 🙏😎
      Just been watching Patti Smith the
      “Punk Poet”, and friend to Bob Dylan,
      singing a rather inspirational (even
      spiritual) song. Thought you might
      like it . . .

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      1. What a treat my friend. Your song chosen for me is one I don’t know but was so moved by and found it a real gift today. What beautiful lyrics and “A Peaceable Kingdom,” someday we will see the lion and the lamb together, indeed. She is an amazing artist and yes it is a very spiritual song indeed. Thank you dear friend. 🤗🙏

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    1. Thank you, Christopher.
      Greatly appreciated 🙏

      I do wonder what Paul, the Apostle,
      would say about the current cultural
      and sociological state humanity now
      finds itself in?
      Perhaps John, the Revelator, might
      be saying to himself, “I told you so!”

      “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever
      is true, whatever is noble, whatever is
      right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
      whatever is admirable—if anything is
      excellent or praiseworthy—think about
      such things.” ~ Paul of Tarsus

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    1. Thank you, Cindy 💝
      This world 🌎 needs to be
      more enamoured. Love is the
      armour against all the chaotic
      trouble and strife. To love one
      another is just the beginning,
      with wisdom leading to the
      meaning of life.
      Yes, I am truly blessed to have
      been gifted a loving wife.

      ’Twas in another lifetime
      One of toil and blood
      When blackness was a virtue
      And the road was full of mud
      I came in from the wilderness
      A creature void of form
      “Come in,” she said, “I’ll give you
      shelter from the storm.”
      ~ Bob Dylan

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    1. Thanks Craig 🙏
      I spent 7 happy months roaming
      the Land of the Long White Cloud.
      Exploring “Fiordland” ⛰️ was an
      unforgettable adventure. I still bare
      the scars of McKenzie Pass 😎

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