I am an artist
I create
for the world
for you
for free
please
value what I do
see what it’s worth
dip your hand
in my well
and then appreciate
the beauty
instead of
taking, taking, taking
expecting what
isn’t really yours
an artist gives
but that
does not mean
you deserve
what they give
so let them know
what their words
their pictures
their songs
have meant to you
and give them back
your open hands
this is how
you love an artist
This is an excerpt from This is How You Know: a book of poetry. For more poetry, visit my starter library, where you can get some for free.
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