How To Be An Artist

(from the constructive poetry series)

Let everything in you count

(even shit storms)

and carry a pen.

Let everything in you count

especially softness

listen for it,

its voice waits to be heard.

Let everything in you count

paying special attention

to the child.

Don’t judge the different parts,

love them, or let them be.

You will rise to care for them.

After all, we are letting our hearts matter.

We are daring to live from the right side of the brain.

Don’t be lazy

unless that’s what you are trying to be.

Let the child inside

live out its course.

Follow her closely,

delight in her delights,

cradle her rage,

listen to her lessons.

But, most of all, respect her,

for she makes the artist in you.

Everything you have ever been and will ever be

is right here in the room with you.

Don’t chase it,

let it come to you when it is called for.

You are becoming:

1. desire/love (ego/egoless) (wants something in return/wants nothing in

return)

2. belief

3. courage

4. commitment

5. stubbornness

6. grace

Dare to take up space in this world

You are only practicing the art of being yourself.