My brother was a gifted artist

my sister was just all around loveable and good at everything.

My Dad was smart and my Mom was too

and when I was frustrated because nothing came to me naturally and I pretty much

failed at everything I have ever done- music, writing- the first few times I tried

all I heard was what I did was no big deal because anybody could write, anyone could

learn to play the guitar.

Maybe that’s why I don’t take the things I love to do very seriously.

Maybe that’s why I can’t put those things down and walk away.

The two things I can do, with some confidence aren’t a big deal

and anyone could do them-

and they could do it better

and maybe I should let them do it, instead of me.

 

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