On Many A Duel Poem by Matthew Holloway

The artist creates
for celebration and joy
to express and share
a beautiful vision
the closed mind destroys
with embittered jealousy
pouring hate outwards
a world watches on
at this dance played out
the artists and haters
the doers and talkers
a social media promotion
where little is sacred
the supporting cast
gather in numbers
to pick their side
an unseen army
trading rapid words
beyond it all
the artist still creates