Exhaust

Pace is arguably the most frustrating element of creativity
Already challenging is engagement, even influence
it becomes a nightmare to match ability or form
Collaboration creates conflict

And patience can overcome conflict
Ability can rise to form
Influence can confront engagement

But pace...
pace requires timing
pace requires stamina
pace is always off somewhere

I can trust my instincts
I can hold my angst
I can pretend it was nobody's fault

just from now on, in my book
I mark you 'fraidy cat