Why Do We Create?

Why do we create?

Why does the song writer make the music
which causes the birds to flush with envy .. .
or the artist to leave behind so many masterpieces,
while starving alone in the garret . .
and why would the sculptor break
his hands in his battles with rebellious stone
oh . . . why does the poet
tear out the heart of the lonely dreamer . . .
just to give it away . . .

Is there a longing for compliments?
the turning of a face .  .
or points on a chart?
Maybe gold will fill that empty spot . . .
or a star reserved in the cosmos?

Perhaps it is to help creation
build upward on the glory of love . .
a mountain that grows unto heaven
a fire in the belly . . . a storm up on the heights . .
Maybe it's just to add a narrow branch
on the pathway of life . .
that misty map of eternity . .

Do your tears water the foundation
of hope, faith and love?
Do they slide down like rain
to heal the scars that bloom
in sorrow and pain . . .
oh. . . do your wings describe an arc
that leaves a trail like a rainbow
against the silver stain of mists. . .
drifting ever drifting
causing blue skies to weep ? . . .

What does the creator want
of its creation . . .
A recognition . . .
a moment's pause . . .
a tear
love . . .
or grace?

I hope it's compassion . . .
forgiveness . . . a hand to hold . . .
in you, I see me . . .
my shadow on your face . .
we walk together in creation,
as creators . . . 
and fly away free, at last . .
when our work is done . .
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"Anfechtung" from the Album "Let Me Be Silent in You - Part 1 by artist Matthesmusic

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