Creation

I had a childhood image of artists:
these creators knew exactly what they
were making, drawing, painting, sculpting; and
if they were any good, they could match up
the precise structure, texture, color, form
which they held clearly in their genius minds.

Maybe that is how true masters work, but
in my experience over the years
I have yet to encounter this kind of
true master or real genius of any art;
instead we all are journey-level here
or lower, apprentices in training.

Thus have the years wrought change upon us all:
all feel the impetus to creation,
but only those who devote themselves to
improving their skills, strengthening talents,
sharpening their eyes, may produce works which
finally stand up to their high standards.