For the artist

It will always be harder than you think.
Practice your craft till you know
the importance of a clean bench.

May you attempt mastery
but take your time to bloom,
allow the dark days to deepen
the capacity of your heart.

May you listen
and keep on listening
for any seduction that dulls your work.

May you create and keep on creating.
Keep seeking the source.

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This is from Vigil and Vice. A zine of poems and blessings.