What are you doing
with the prize money they ask
and he just fumes
takes a breath explains
acquisitive
it means they take the work
it is the same as selling it
it is my income
what are you doing with yours
paying the mortgage
feeding the kids
it is not a windfall
an unexpected bonus
ask instead what those who didn't win or sell
are doing without theirs
taking on another job
borrowing to make their art
living on the edge
I know one man who is close to giving up
in the face of school fees for three
yeah but at least you enjoy your job
they say
uncomfortable at the turn of the conversation
as if living your passion
the thing everyone espouses
is some sort of embarrassing joke
a whimsical life choice
for the dilettante
Yes.
ReplyDeleteSOMEDAYS DON'T EVEN BOTHER
Inside the cage
everyone is equal
it’s very funny
first question asked
by non-writers
half-listening
from politeness
by the writers
by the jealous
by the chancers
by the malicious
even by lovers
published?
yes, and yes.
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