I'M Not An Expert

I'm not an expert at anything, but an optimist at many.

A carpenter I am not, but I can still bang a nail.

My artist's hands are not skilled

but my paint still flows to the palette and my brush still strokes a canvas.

Parenthood will forever confuse and astound me,

but I never give up and never give in.

My typing skills are lacking but I continue to write,

a pencil and paper will do me just fine.

I may not be famous or gorgeous or genius

but I have my wits and they’ll do me just fine.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Breidenthal Avatar
August 23, 2015 at 7:15 PM
Another awesome verse, Clara! It sounds like you're a fantastic poet! I hope you keep posting on here! Always, Laura
Bereuter Avatar
September 5, 2015 at 9:59 PM
Thanks Laura
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