Who, Indeed? Poem by Denis Martindale

Of all the poets God has made, who stands the highest known?
Most popular, not highly paid, whose fame has daily grown?
Is he or she alive today? In Heaven or in Hell?
Which poem is the best to say? And did it ever sell?
Is there one poem that stands out? Too many to be clear?
Translations often make us doubt... yet some are loved most dear...
If we asked God, would He agree, or point to someone else?
Another poet's poetry God tells us that excels?
Or does God let us freely choose, whoever that might be?
Respecting all our human views regarding poetry?
If we like IF and others don't. If we think IF is grand...
Do we hate others if they won't, like they don't understand?
My poems may not make the grade, yet I maintain my style...
Of all the poets God has made... I'm glad some made me smile...


Denis Martindale August 2019.