Masterpiece - Blueprint

She rarely played outside with the other kids

Rather spend all day with a pen and pad

Sketching all the ideas that were in her head

Rainbows, unicorns and castles from foreign lands

Upgraded crayons with 64 colors

Waterpaint that she borrowed from her brothers

Art was a lens to the world she discovered

Committed at a young age while others cut corners

Getting paid by the 8th grade

Selling pieces to her church that they raffled on Christmas day

Had her first show sophomore year

Beyond all peers when it came to careers

But all too clear that her life lacked balance

From only being focused on developing her talent

In class she was silent… even with the answer

She never had the heart to raise her hands up

Hair in a bun, no makeup but cute

Ignored by the dudes 'cause she so late to bloom

Told her mom guys only paid attention

When she was at an art show or working on a painting

Mom said, «Focus, ignore all of it»

She took the advice and got a full-ride scholarship

Making plans in the back of geometry

Next to the only guy who moved more awkwardly

Love at first sight would be an understatement

For the first time, she found someone who related

A certified nerd but gentleman in the making

Got the blessing from her pops to start dating

Can’t be separated, picked the same college

Ultra responsible, prioritized knowledge

Even when they struggled, they still had each other

Senior year she found out she’s 'bout to be a mother

At first she was overjoyed, thoughts of a girl or boy

Family Christmases and opening toys

But then, reality starts to set in

That everything she worked towards might just end

How would having a child affect a full scholarship

Or her career in the arts that was promising

He had doubts too but seemed more calm

Try to show strength while she cried in his arms

«I guess this means that I’ll never be a star»

He said, «Hold on, you already are»

To be a good parent is so very hard

It may seem different but it’s all really art

All she really wanted was to be a star

He said, «Hold on, you already are»

To raise a good child is so very hard

It may seem different but it’s all really art