The Streets of Mandalay

I wander through the dusty streets of Mandalay

Near where the dirty Erwaddy River does flow

And on each human face I meet

Marks of weakness, marks of woe.

(Inspired by William Blake
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Author: Gord Clements

I find some satisfaction in the act of attempting to express my experience of life through painting, writing, language and other art forms. I have been painting for over thirty five years and combine my love of art with a meditative and contemplative way of life. I have an intuitive sense that true creativity is something that arises from beyond and through the self that can be explored and shared through some form of expression although I always hope to open to the influence of that which is beyond my limited sense of self. View all posts by Gord Clements

5 thoughts on “The Streets of Mandalay”

aussiescribbler says:

January 10, 2018 at 1:21 pm

That’s William Blake. Robert Blake was a really cool actor who unfortunately ended up murdering someone. Anyway, great photos, and I love the reference to one of my favourite poems. I even quote from it on the blurb of my book How to Be Free.

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1. Gord Clements says:
  
  January 10, 2018 at 2:01 pm
  
  Yes it is lovely. Thanks it reveals my roots. Yes Baretta and his cockatoo
  
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  1. aussiescribbler says:
    
    January 10, 2018 at 2:06 pm
    
    Yeah, I grew up with that show. :o)
    
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2. Gord Clements says:
  
  January 10, 2018 at 2:05 pm
  
  I am reading Colin Wilsons the Outsider. You have probably read it but if not have a look. Itts excellent. He writes about William Blake amongst other outsiders.
  
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  1. aussiescribbler says:
    
    January 10, 2018 at 2:06 pm
    
    I’ll put it on my list. I’ve never read anything of his.
    
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