Who do I write for?

I write about issues that are close to my heart

To give expression to my thoughts and emotions I create my art

But I would be lying if I said my art or writing are just for me

I would love for my work to be disseminated widely

Although I focus on enjoying the creative process

If people would see my work, I would count is as a success

I would not be as bothered by criticism or negative comments

As I am by the thought of my work staying irrelevant…

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Ah, I think it is my ego at play here

It has been bruised over the years, I fear

It makes its ire known to me

It wants validation externally

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Writing by itself should be validation

Of my ability to write, I should not harbor an expectation

For someone else to read what I write

Writing is for self-expression, of this I should not lose sight…