The Artist's Nightmare

The artist creates to escape from the nightmare he knows he will never wake.

Alive and present in the moment

The brush strokes thick and full

Color and patterns form

This is a reminder that he is alive and awake

His art is what is what gives him shelter from his misery

His only escape from the nightmare that has been his life

His work comes nowwhere close to paying the bills

He is greatful evermore to be alone with his canvas and brush in hand

This keeps him safe from the nightmare that has become his life

He lives for now and not then

His art is his only salvation that gives him rest

His work is his own

His art keeps him alive

To create reminds him life is still worthwile