Reading

Some books you skim. That's enough. You get the idea, you enjoy the experience. You move on to the next book.

Other books you linger sometimes over certain passages. You slow down for a bit. The writing has an impact. There's pleasure in the reading. You move on.

Some books demand attention, with challenging passage after challenging passage.  The writing flings out ideas and images that stick. You don't want the book to end, and it won't. It'll stay with you.

Art can be read also. Some art is a passing experience. You move on to the next piece.

Some art slows you down and grabs you for a bit. Tries to plant itself with tepid auathority.

Great art takes ahold of you and won't let go. it's there for the ride. It's embedded.