Artists' Hopes

For some their art's the most important thing,
Whether they paint or act or play for sing;
They're less concerned with money and getting on,
If that would mean the chance to create was gone;
They're happy fulfilling a less exalted role,
So they can pursue a more artistic goal.
So artists  work in cafes and coffee bars,
Hoping one day, maybe, that they'll be stars,
But at the same time always being aware
That very, very few will make it there.