what cheeky minds we have

that tell us that we’re

too tired, too busy, too stressed

to take time to create

 

it’s true that we may not right off fashion

anything we attribute as good

but we’re never too [insert excuse] to try

even while the ego that sits stubborn

inside insists that we cannot

 

we would never build a house without

practise or intricate patterns make

we would never expect to pick up an

instrument and in an orchestra play

 

so why do we think if we don’t

pick up a pen or paintbrush and

beautiful things make—that we

are without ability

rubbish

 

all of these take practise

practise

practise

before a work of art is made

so create without judgement

set yourself free

plan to be fearless

and simply start today

 

Heather Pound 2024

 

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