What's On My Mind?

Today, my mind is filled with poetry - thoughts said in few words. Here's what I'm thinking:

My Work

The mason chisels stone 

The sculptor works with clay

I chisel and sculpt my words

Until I find what to say

I mold and scrape and work 

My words until they are just right

My unfinished work spurs me on

Even until late at night

The Definition of an Artist

When thinking of the word “artist”

Singing, and painting come to mind.

But an artist is someone who creates,

And art is undefined.

“I’m not creative” some might say

As they submit a spreadsheet sublime.

“I beg to differ” as they make

Their work to last a long, long time.

Fine art is held by photographers,

Dancers, sculptors and the like.

But don’t count yourself out of artistry,

Just because you can’t chisel with a spike.

All

The word “all” connects 

The widow’s mite with 

The first and great command.

It also connects service

To love

And to giving with an open hand.

“Hold back nothing
And receive everything”

Is the counsel we are told

I open my heart
And give all that I have

Because I want the blessings of old