I hope this sharpening’s worth it, because the blade hurts like shit.

And if ever I turn out to be on an artist’s hand, let me be willing to stay and not break.

Or in the hands of a kid, where I’d gladly sketch his future’s dreams.

Let me understand the way of the lead.

That when most of the time, you stand out as an impressive drawing,

sometimes, you have to be an underlining for a great painting.