I Am A Sensitive Artist – John S. Hall

John S. Hall - PoetThe poet, John S. Hall is the author my favorite poem. Summer had his book out last night and I felt compelled to share it here (for future reference).

This poem makes me smile ear to ear and sometimes I just crack up laughing when I read it. I know people that would wear this like a glove. For me, it sums up the pretentious attitude and bullshit that some artists buy into. It’s almost like a religious chant for the fundamental cult of artists.

I am a sensitive artist...

I am a sensitive artist.
Nobody understands me because I am so deep.
In my work I make allusions to books that nobody else has read,
Music that nobody else has heard,
And art that nobody else has seen.
I can't help it
Because I am so much more intelligent
And well-rounded
Than everyone who surrounds me.

I stopped watching tv when I was six months old
Because it was so boring and stupid
And started reading books
And going to recitals
And art galleries.
I don't go to recitals anymore
Because my hearing is too sensitive
And I don't go to art galleries anymore
Because there are people there
And I can't deal with people
Because they don't understand me.

I stay home
Reading books that are beneath me,
And working on my work,
Which no one understands

I am sensitive...
I am a sensitive artist...