never hide your creativity

how many beautiful words

are never heard

because the fear of judgement

outweighs the freedom of full expression?

songs lost in the ether

never to leave the pages of his notebook

he thinks nobody cares

but maybe his words

are exactly what someone needs to hear?

beautiful paintings

pile up in her garage

but imperfection

is all she can see

so she keeps her art a secret

one day

when I’m good enough

ill share it with the world

they tell themselves

but the day never comes

when “good enough” finally arrives

it’s always changing

a shitty poem to some

is a masterpiece to others

it’s all subjective

that’s the beauty of creation

regardless of who likes it

authentic expression is already perfect.