Monday, July 27, 2020

I Am Here Today


Here I am today, old and somewhat infirm, but

here in one painful and decrepit piece none-

theless.


Oh, there were times over the years when I was

younger and able. I had aspirations of making a

living with my art and writing exclusively.


I did make a few extra bucks now and again using

my talents, but consistency of income was never

meant to be for me.


No self-pity or complaints from me, though. I did

what I needed to do at the time to satisfy my cor-

poral and creative needs.


I suppose I was smart enough to realize that from

time to time I’d have to get a job and perform non-

sense for others and money in order to survive.



Now, I am no longer able to paint, sculpt or draw,

but at age 73, I have been gifted with the time and

facility to write everyday. The hell with catering

to others for accolades, promotions or pay.


I no longer have to sacrifice or waste my time,

effort and state of mind to do things my way.


                                                -30-

Chris Hanch 7-27-2020



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