Artistic Effulgence

Too much praise, inflates;
Too much criticism, deflates;
A right mix of both keeps the heart
In its right place.

Genuine criticism
May be like acid rain,
And may bring along pessimism
Flavoured with loads of disdain.

While, genuine praise,
May herald incessant proclaim
And may bring along optimism
Flavoured with loads of acclaim.

But an artist's disposition must be sanguine.
He must show no supine
When shown apathy, bovine;
Or frolic in ecstasy
When showered laudations, divine.

An artist is but a creator,
Not money but audience is his motivator.
He is emotional at heart,
Unforgiving jurisprudence may tear him apart.

Audience, have mercy on this kindred soul
And give his work a chance to explore
The very depths of your soul
Before writing him off as a failure;
For your entertainment is his only goal.

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