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Lateral thinking
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Someone gave me the question one time
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of what and why I like to paint
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to this no really good answer I found
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though the question got stuck in my mind
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But almost I have it already at hand
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it flouts, flies and swirls there behind
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just showing a hint, a shimmer, a glint
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with a breeze and a tease it's away
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Then a clue came on down to me today
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from a holder as elusive herself
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a man once spoke 'round different ways of thought
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it was 'bout lateral thinking he said
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From this and earlier thinking I say
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that for a painting to captivate, hold sway
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three things are in it required for me
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to get caught and other thoughts send away
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The emotional force from a heart unbound
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a hand well trained in its trade
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a guiding mind running things from behind
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not always going the obvious way
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To relax with control and search but not aim
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drawing deep from emotional wells
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using chance but not random, are things required I think
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to bring forth a painting that stays
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Copyright Pär Bäckström
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