rough around the edges
like the fringe I'm trapped in
prone to combustion in overdry conditions
or when overoxygenated in the mainstream
lock myself away dangerous when inflamed
--for now, I choose to stay
a caged passerine with burning phoenix wings
<Deleted User> (22444)
Sun 25th Aug 2019 12:56
I love the idea of a locked down genius.... There's a wonderful tension in the idea of setting it free, but then fearing the consequences of the uncaring and proximity to life. Wonderful, and in so few words.
elPintor
Tue 6th Aug 2019 08:46
Hi David,
I don't know where to start concerning angels. Their images have been so completely propagandized as to make them ridiculously impotent. I much prefer to imagine them as fiery creatures that don't lend themselves as pretty little statuettes to Sunday school teachers and flaky spiritualists.
My imagination has gotten me nowhere so far...
Anyhow, I don't suppose that it's rare for quite gifted people to end up "on the fringe". I can imagine that it could be very frustrating to be energized by some unconventional idea and to be unable to get others to make the connection. On one hand, it's probably true that everyone needs a grounding force of sorts, but imagine if all of the Einsteins were born to fundamentalist religious families who teach their religious texts from literalist points of view--that's so grounded that it may as well be buried.
I'm going to lose you to the analogy if I keep going.
Thanks for opening up with the comment--I needed that )
And, thanks to all for reading.
Rachel
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elPintor
Sat 31st Aug 2019 18:42
Thank you, kindly, for the comment, Kate.
I do get the idea that some are more likely to lock themselves away through bouts of heightened personal prowess. It makes sense, really. Using the world as a sounding board can be a real drain on creativity, and frankly, some people are real energy vampires.
I could go on, but I don't suspect that there is a need.
To another quiet Saturday )
Rachel