Not Into It Like That Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

What makes anyone believe,
The words poets decide to select and pick...
Is as easy as a wish for it to happen.
And...
A breeze!

Thoughts like that use to get to me.
But not anymore.
Usually people who express those opinions,
Have no idea the process taken to create.
And some believe all that is needed,
Is a quick review and a rating done of what is produced.

'Do you mind reading what I do then giving it a rate?
I've done that for you.
Let me know what you think.
You are valued! '

I wouldn't mind doing that at all.
But too many experienced grief before notoriety.
And when that notoriety came...
Many respected writers and poets experienced ostracism first.
Loneliness, addictions and...death!

I'm not into it like that.

To stick with this artform is a risk of emotions.
And if one is dedicated and devoted...
The time given it will expose that!