ALL GIFTED

There are places like that, 

where people think they are lively.

However, not all that glitters is gold.

Except so many people believe 

they shine, through their supposed talents.

Talent, not being innate, at first glance.

Whoever wants to is not talented, 

not a question of means.

Means, not being those we imagine.

Imagine a world without means, 

you need talent, oh how much?

How many have tried and failed.

Well-born artists don’t care about parties.

Well born does not mean born 

in the bourgeoisie, no! born gifted.

Gifted, living well is not a given.

Win or lose, gifted or not, 

it takes talent, work to live well.

Living well is what it means 

to be gifted, a successful life.

Succeeding does not mean 

having your name at the top 

of the poster, to the point of 

becoming drunk.

Drunk of happiness, the artist 

without supremacy.

Everyone is gifted, talented, 

it’s up to them to take advantage of it.

The means must be given

Happiness is not in gentrified 

living rooms, nor on the posters, 

your name in large.

It is in the eyes of your children 

and true friends.