The Con Game

Lack of confidence

Confidence

So easy

To lose.

And

The hardest thing

To regain.

Once

It disappears.

So

Why is it

I doubt myself

And my ability

To do anything

Creative?

Having been told

By people

With greater dexterity

In these chosen arts.

I have

The necessary flair

To be

A skilled artist

With practice.

As hard work

Isn't something

I would back away

From.

Constantly 

Proving myself

To others

I belong here

With them.

And yet

Am asking for

Your validation

In proving my worth

To myself.

A sad sigh escapes

As I leave this.

Hoping

But not believing

In my own self.