Desnuda

Discussing a work in progress

Photo by mj on Unsplash

I’m not proud of my work
because

I covered, yes, a well-worn theme
and barely cleared the tracks
someone else left, dragging my steps
across paths half-paved, kicking up dust.

I’m heavy-footed — fuck subtlety — 
unlike the giddy bohemians skipping
through their art programs
with paid-for apartments, tuition.

...

I trample, ro…