Heart of Inspiration

I wonder is Poe could have known

That his pain would bring him fame?

His words would become his legacy

So the world would know his name

Then there's "Romeo and Juliet" 

A Shakespeare contribution

This was written centuries ago

But it's still in distribution

And what about this man named Frost

Known for "A Road Not Taken"

Did he know the fire he'd light inside?

Or the hunger that he'd awaken?

Then there's a man named Whitman

Known for "Song of Myself"

Did he know that these words he quietly penned,

Would be a treasure on someone's shelf?

And Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Said, "Let Me Count the Ways"

Did she understand these magical words,

Would bring her so much praise?

I'm sure they'd love to see this day

For it would bring them much delight

They are the heart of our inspiration

And the reason why we write

Reviews

[freelancejouster]

it's like... we all strive to put something out there. to make ourselves remembered. and we'll all die in poverty without knowing if our works get taken seriously, eventually.

it's a kind of hollow glory, regardless.

aptly put.

[Marie]

I believe poets never realize how their words will live...who's to say they don't know now?

[pinpen]

This is awesome, you're so poetic.
I really enjoy your writings.