Shopping List

Half a pound of inspiration,
a jumbo pack of talent,
a quarter tonne of dedication
and a carton of told-you-so.

A litre bottle of something special,
a box of self-esteem,
a string bag full of networked friends,
and a tetrapak of luck.

A baker's dozen of good ideas,
acceptance from a magazine,
a six-pack of something that isn't 'no',
or an agent phoning back.