So You Want To Be A Poet Poem by James McLain

So you want to be a poet it is harder
Than the ego that you try to hide.
To feel you are being overlooked and
Yes ignored.

Will you, can you talk about the issues
As they daily come to light and point them out.
Can you talk about abuse and yes of love
Music and the halo above your head.

Tolerance don't feel bad when your ignored
Remember word's are weapons wrapped in gold.
Steal yourself in the knowledge that some
Troll might leave a word that stunts your growth.

Last I leave this thought to read the poet's
Gone they take your breath away by their thoughts,
They've left behind for you to read.