To Create a Masterpiece

To create a masterpiece is such a marvelous thing. It’s a piece of good fortune in which you cannot duplicate. The unfortunate thing of creating such a piece is you may one day be haunted by it. Always trying to out do your masterpiece, but never can you supersede it. It’s like someone getting high for the very first time. The first time you get high, your on cloud nine. Then the next time you try it, it’s never the same. You chase after a high you can never reach again. Just take a look at many musicians, they may become one hit wonders or one of their albums out sell all their other albums. Example some people might argue Jay-Z’s Blue Print album was his best and Michael Jackson’s Thriller album was his very best. Although they are able to produce other music we can enjoy, they are never able to match the greatness of their most valued record. Which brings me to writers. I am a writer. I write on many different levels.

Some days are better than others. I often feel like I’m in competition with myself as well as others. I am trying to create a great work of art. Waiting for the opportunity for my work to be seen and recognized by many. To assume my rightfully earned placed next to great writers and poets, such as Langston H., Alice Walker, and Maya A. Then I second doubt myself and say who am I kidding? Will I ever be taken so seriously? Then I tell myself that until I reach my goals then I will work on my masterpieces. (Notice, I didn’t say masterpiece, because I believe I can produce many. It might not be as everyone view my work as, but I know they will all be my very best.) I will practice my craft and try to upgrade my work in every way I can. I just pray I will not get stuck chasing after one masterpiece. I look forward to the day I will be accepting many awards from my colleagues.