Creativity

 

Unleash your Creativity - Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2025


Oh how dreary this Life be without the Arts,
All clubs and spades, no diamonds or hearts!
We all have talents aslumber that need to awaken 
So throw caution to the wind ‘n unleash your Kraken
Uncage your magical fairy with her pixie dust
But first believe in yourself, that is a must!!
Ignore the naysayers, doubters and their sorry lot,
Go with what gives you joy and what you’ve got!
Start small, be consistent and soon you’ll feel the bliss,
Once you get going, you’ll be saying, ‘Cool! I got this’
Then there’s no telling what heights you can reach,
Who you’re gonna inspire or who you’re gonna teach!

Mission Possible postscript inspired by Mission Impossible

Haha. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to unleash your creativity. Pursue your passions, and you’ll be surprised. Resist it at your own peril. And your precious family will be wowed by your actions. Good luck, my friend.

Your immediate action will self-destruct the chains of doubts in 5 seconds. (Cue Theme Song of Mission Impossible)

Comments

Anonymous said…
Who wrote this piece, it's very good? So is the delicate artwork (A friend on WhatsApp)
May 22, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Kieran said…
It’s my composition

I do 1-painting-a-day for the past 6 months

Most of it you can see at https://kieranart.blogspot.com

Glad you liked it - Kieran
May 22, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Anonymous said…
Unreal. The painting and the message. Thank you for sharing (A dear friend on WhatsApp)
May 22, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Kieran said…
I have been doing 1-painting-a-day for the past 6 months. Brings me a lot of joy - Kieran
May 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Anonymous said…
Kieran, in the Mission Impossible video, there a few shots of a small helicopter, the likes of which I flew in my one and only helicopter flight lesson! Had I been younger, I would have pursued it further. Thanks for the fond memory this morning! (A very dear friend on WhatsApp)
May 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Kieran said…
You are so full of surprises, my dearest Carol. What a joyous life you’ve lived. Feeling inspired - Kieran
May 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Anonymous said…
Did you write this? It's wonderful! Really good my dear brother. (My super supportive sister on WhatsApp)
May 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Kieran said…
Yes dearest sister, the poem is mine. Thanks for the feedback

https://kieranart.blogspot.com/2025/05/creativity.html?m=1
- Kieran
May 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Anonymous said…
Well said....I tried to do that during my teaching days...and have lived that way myself... (A very artistic friend on WhatsApp)
May 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Kieran said…
You should revive the sketching, you have a unique gift. Your creatively crafted photo-essays are a sheer delight - Kieran
May 22, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Anonymous said…
Let's see....mind preoccupied with Mo's health these days... (Reply to above comment on WhatsApp)
May 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Kieran said…
Yes, true dat. For everything there’s is a rhyme and a reason, a time and a season. Prayers up for her full and speedy recovery - Kieran
May 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Anonymous said…
When do you paint? (A friend on WhatsApp)
May 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Kieran said…
Whenever I get 20 minutes free time. Usually early morning when the family is asleep or early evening after tea - Kieran
May 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Anonymous said…
I get your point… & couldn’t agree more…. But of later I am so wrapped with my day job & a sudden burst of social engagements….. leaving me listless & tired at the end of the day (An artistic friend on WhatsApp)
May 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Anonymous said…
Mission Impossible- Easily amongst my all time favorites - every Sequel (A friend on WhatsApp)
May 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Kieran said…
It started off in 1966 as a 7 season TV series by CBS with 171 episodes
There was a mini-revival in 1988 that ran for 2 years
Both inspired the Tom Cruise blockbuster franchise stsrting in 1996 grossing $4.14 billion to date, not counting his latest release - Kieran
May 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Anonymous said…
Amazing poem, Kieran.
You have indeed unleashed yours. 🩷 (A relative on WhatsApp)
May 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Kieran said…
Thank you very much. Many of my friends have asked me how I do it … today’s rhyme gives my recipe. Try it and let me know if it works for you - Kieran
May 22, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Anonymous said…
From art form to verse form. Clearly, every word is so true and it came from the bottom of your heart ❤️ (A classmate on WhatsApp)
May 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Kieran said…
Yes, that’s true. A few have asked me to unlock the secret … it’s here in verse (could be worse I know 😅) - Kieran
May 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Anonymous said…
Absolutely exquisite painting...like a whole fairytale in one picture! I love it! ♥️😍👏🏼 (A very dear friend on WhatsApp)
May 23, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Kieran said…
Yes, I too was pleasantly surprised by how light and airy it turned out. Somehow reminded me of Shakespere’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ a play my daughter’s class put up in grade VIII - Kieran
May 23, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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