ss

your painful criticism 

coated in honey

wasn't balm enough 

to prevent him 

from wounding.

_________________________

one artist 

must never 

criticize or compare

themselves 

or others

to another artist.

-the code among creatives

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you, who painted 

jewel toned greens greens,

beachy yellows, 

and pools of blues that matched

your eyes

you have left a bad taste 

in my mouth

and you are only 

a smeared canvas to 

me now