My mother said
You’re so creative
I wish you would do more things
With your creativity

I do.

I am constantly styling myself
With acute detail
Every accessory placed in
Aesthetic perfection.

I make wonderfully aromatic entrees
to serve at my table
To share with my people
At gatherings

What she means is
I wish you’d monetize your creativity
And that
I do not wish for myself.


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