A Juxtaposition

 

He sits on a river bank alone,

with easel, a canvass and paints.

His is painting an old stone bridge,

which has several arches.

The stone has a sandy colour,

illuminated by the summer's sun.

It has spanned the river for centuries,

clearly reflected in the water beneath.

With deep concentration he paints,

a traditional artist paying attention to detail.

A few miles away sits another man,

in a workshop with plans before him.

A scientist peering at an item of equipment,

a device newly created and designed.

It is a drone with an increased capacity,

A massive payload to inflict maximum damage.

A test flight has been planned,

as he studies the last final details.

It should do the trick he thinks,

an accurate strike with devastating effect.

A artist and a scientist at work,

in different environments.

Each with a purpose to express their skiills,

each hoping to bring about a desired result.

Both within a few miles of each other,

in a strange world where they both live.