Poetic Licence Poem by David Taylor

When will I get my poetic licence
prove my skill to drive a verse
through the wonders of this universe?
And will it have my picture
with name and date of birth?
What written test must I pass
to get the little plastic card
that says that I am fully qualified
to steer words diverse
down poetic roads and through the worst.
A practical test that would be best
to see if I am ready for the quest.
Give me a road lined with bleeding hearts
and see if they stop crying
as my words go past.