Sensitive Artist

by John S Hall

King Missile (dog fly religion) _Fluting On The Hump_ Shimmy Disc 1987



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