The artist among us, par Laura Alaniz

The artist among us

To be a true artist

Must they be recluses

Crazy mad or sick

Or even better dead

Show me a healthy artist

Who lives among us

Who does not block out this world

Humble - willing to be taught

Inspired by the passer-by

Engaged with mankind

(2014)

Traffic Irritation becomes a nightmare As the lines start to squiggle Bending in and out And the world starts its attack

I am sorry That I cannot be happier I know that I’d be prettier If I smiled If I could smile

I told everyone About you The ugly beast Inside of me You can’t hide

My grandfather told my father when he proposed to my mother on one condition

How do I Catch your interest? Once again I know You are bored with me

May sun is warm An old friend You have missed June sun Still smiles

A noisy restaurant Listen Focus Beyond the dishes The music

Manos fuertes No me sueltan De la cama Yo les digo Me tengo que ir

Didn’t they know that people cared? That they were loved? Why didn’t someone tell them?

Who am I? I am me When did I Become me? As I recall

I will be Forever in debt To my mother Any gift Would come up short

An idea In my head Falls flat On paper Read it

Water Beach pools and fountains Rivers creeks and waterfalls The sound The feel Floating Weightless

Are you ever tired Of just being you? Did you ever Want to be Someone new?

If I could draw a tree In all it’s complexity Would you be impressed? If I could draw a human face It would be but a trace