The Art of Nurturing

It's like this
you have a
canvass
you can't rush the finished
masterpiece
by throwing paint at it
you must use a brush
and yet finger painting
is so intimate
strokes
and caress
the life into it
you have to focus
your energy
with deliberate
love
words
and colors
that soothe
and strengthen
the corners of your
painting must be
strong enough
to hang
in society
when you put
down
your brush
nurturing is
an art
perfect
your
craft