Some days I feel mightily skilled
at my craft and other days
I feel less so. Some days even
nine year old children sporting
cool, slick golden shoes
makes me wonder if
I’m missing the mark.

“The subjective analysis
of our skill sets
we personally contemplate,
measure and proclaim positive
when looking in the mirror
each day may may be true
though likely fragmentary because
there is always much to learn.”

“Evaluating and accepting
recognition from others
that we are actually
improving in our art
is often elusive, I suppose.
So, having confidence
in your abilities
and developing self-esteem
is valuable.
It's always important
to admire and elevate oneself.”

“Yet, despite our vulnerabilities,
it is our duty to plunge ahead and
try to sustain forward momentum
in our lives with fresh humility
and earnest intent to make
a difference on earth.
This process seems fair if we’re
honest with ourselves.
Recalibrate!”

“From my vantage point and
from what I have experienced
in your presence, I know your
photographic skills
are way better than mine
by a factor of ten,
better than many and in a
roomful of a hundred people…
better than most.”

“Truth is, Harmony,
if we can make
someone else smile
as you made me smile
this afternoon
by sharing your
amazing digital photos,
mission accomplie!”

 ”Click On!” 

Keep the Faith…
Mr. Martin