Hits and Misses

You cannot always have hits in life;

There have to be some misses.

Sometimes you'll hear words of praise;

Sometimes you'll hear hisses.

 

Artists don't always aim to produce

Works to please the masses.

Those who try will find themselves

Falling flat on their asses.

 

The point is this: create…create!

Express what comes from the heart.

Do your best with each endeavor

Though folks might tear it apart.

 

Enjoy the creative process, for it

Can truly be your friend.

Results are fine, but the process itself

Is more than a means to an end.

 

Now, IF you have nothing but flops,

That might be a sign

That you should seek a different form

Of expression in order to shine.

 

Find what works for you and allow

Creative juices to flow.

If people expect you to be who you aren't,

Tell them, “Thank you, but no.”

 

-by Bob B (7-20-23)