Heart of Inspiration

I wonder if Poe could have known That his pain would bring him fame? His words would become his legacy So the world would know his name Then there's "Romeo and Juliet" A Shakespeare contribution This was written centuries ago But it's still in distribution And what about this man named Frost Known for "A Road Not Taken" Did he know the fire he'd light inside? Or the hunger that he'd awaken? Then there's a man named Whitman Known for "Song of Myself" Did he know that these word's he'd write. Would be a treasure on someone's shelf? And Elizabeth Barrett Browning Said, "Let Me Count the Ways" Did she understand these magical words, Would bring her so much praise? I'm sure they'd love to see this day For it would bring them much delight They are the heart of our inspiration And the reason why we write