Etching is better

Etching is better, only if done cerebrally. One cannot condone the idea of a person literally carving into their skin, inflicting damage, equipped as the Surgeon at the ready for scalping, anaesthetics intentionally misplaced or erased. But as the blood spurs, from the relatively calculated cut that inflicted enough damage, for it only to be seen as stupid, not fatal. They find relief in the temporary pain it sheds. But the marks aren’t effervescent, rather grotesque and humiliating. For it is no one’s wish to show off their stupidity, at least for some it isn’t. A mental condition some may say, in fact, a mental condition it is. But how much so, would you want to be etched on someone’s mind? A different type of high...

Feeling important is not easy, for some. They rely on one’s opinion of themselves, to feel only just ok. Some enjoy the fact they can exploit people’s thinking, through disturbance but they in fact need deliverance. For etching should never be extravagant, boastful, imposing itself, it is unique to the Artist. Hence it is not; loud, it allows for reflection, a deeper meditation. But the beauty of it all, everyone possesses this ability to etch. Yes on skin, but that is not beautiful. Etching of the mind is.

We cannot allow this unfailing power to elude us, this artistry. The power of etching can be of greater significance; if only we allow it. Persons who etch illusions onto one’s mind are no less than liars, Magicians they are – they bestow the power to deceive and create confusion. We can all allow the Magic tricks to elude us, for it would seem very limited of us to be associated with trickery, at least for some.

Be not confused, etching is not glorification of one self. For it is merely the ability to bid another, with the beauty you’ve found; be it, inside or out. Creating a far more colourful; beautiful relationship with this other whether they’re significant or not. In doing so, one becomes a better person, self confidence begins to loom, maturity blossoms, negativity hindered. If an Artist etches every day, unavoidably he becomes a better Artist. Paint your picture today; it may very well leave an irreplaceable mark on someone.

Etching will remain parallel to its initial state, leaving a lasting memory of good...Use it well, to colour and engrave; the good amongst all.