Unread Words

Is a poet still a poet 

if his words should go unread?

Or is he just a dreamer 

with words inside his head?

Does a poet keep on writing

though no one knows his name?

Or spill his soul 'til his fingers bleed, 

searching for his fame?

Does he dream of Poe as he writes his verse 

in poetic harmony?

Or Count the Ways like Browning did 

in sonnet forty-three?

Does he Take the Road Not Taken 

like the late great Robert Frost?

Or take the road the others take

to find out that he's lost?

A poet is a poet 

if his work should go unread

His words will stand the test of time,

in something that he's said

Reviews

[Pi Cee]

My friend, you have a gift. Treasure it, and keep sharing it's glow with the world. =)

[EileenMarie]

Great write! So well said! I really enjoyed this :)

[Kimberly "Melody" Carne..]

So true and wonderfully written!