Held
Some people know what they want to be
Others, like me, take a more scenic route
As they sample the fruit of
The tree of knowledge
Safe in the thought that if they don’t
Like it, or become bored, they
Can move on with just a months notice
Work abroad and live as an artist
Painting and sculpting the fantastic feelings
That flow through their veins
There is no shame in waiting on tables
If in the gaps you are working on fables
A modern retelling of all of the
Classics to help give meaning to a
Generation hooked on social media and sertraline
Of this, I am certain
Finding your way is hard and everyone struggles
With unexpected weights that
Are placed across your shoulders
Find someone or something to hold onto
And hold you
For in the end
We all want to be held
Thoughts
Jenny Saville is one of my favourite artists and her exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery was one of my highlights of the year. Her ability to observe and translate into paint is staggering.
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