Whether or not the poem is good, I like the feeling the imagery and kinetic sensations it gives me.

February 21, 2005 A

"Come A Long Way"
3:27pm

What is that poor, abused book above? That is my workbook from science class in sixth grade, 1970. I was sure messy! The teacher mercifully graded it C+, fair. I've come a long way from those clumsy, messy, awkward days! And per the poem in yesterday's entry, I like to think of a future me looking at the me now, and thinking, "I've come a long way from those awkward days!" I let that be my guiding hope.

February 21, 2005 B

"Necessary Opposition"
9:51pm

I finished a sketch of Horus and Set battling, Set having the upper hand, done. I guess I didn't want to show the later bloodshed and shredded bits. But Horus sure looks worried. Set's not worried, he's confident. He would be.

John Anthony West quotes H. Frankfort:
"The embodiment of the two Gods (Seth and Horus) is another instance of the pecular dualism that expresses totality as an equilibrium of opposites."

That equilibrium doesn't come easy, however. However the dynamic tension that exists even at balance is necessary. West himself declares "A masterpiece of art, indeed creation of any sort, can take place only in the face of commensurate opposition. To the sculptor, the block of wood is his opposition in a very real sense - as every sculptor knows."(pg 36) Oh, yes, every poet and artist will tell you, the blank page is a b*tch at times.

Sometimes, we just have to sweat it out, despite our self-doubts.

10:28pm
A most interesting observation:
That in me which is like Horus worries alot, panics alot, "Ooh, I offended people, ooh, they won't like me. I don't think I can do this, etc.. etc." That in me which is like Set declares, "I'm gonna do my own thing and they can go scratch themselves. If I can't do this, well so what!"

Sometimes 'Horus' needs a good BAP!!