The Grahamburglar Poet Free verse

Is It I

For whom do you write, vainglorious poet?
Who are the disciples you seek?
Shall converts worship at the altar of your prose;
Devoutly reciting your works?
Is there passion alight in your breast;
The call of some unknown muse?
Or does your pen labor of its own accord,
Guided by some universal force?
What is the sermon?
What message do you proselytize to the masses?
Shall all bow, or bend knee;
Demonstrably awed by your articulate compilations?
Self-fashioned prophet!
Or perhaps it is godhood you seek.
Author of verbal constructs.
Creator.
For who can judge your writing?
Who can look down their nose?
Furrow their brow?
Scoff?
For what you have crafted stands.
In grandiloquence or simplicity.
Perfect.
Crafted just so, and gifted to the world.
Can a critic better evaluate its worth;
Can the detractor eclipse the creator?
Perhaps then, it is he
Who fancies godhood the more. 
A Grand inquisitor!
Laying to rest the heresies of your writ.
Sound the trumpets!
Send forth the drums of war!
Who shall emerge the crusade?
Shaper of public opinion.
Master.
God?

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Mahtab Bangalee July 28, 2021 at 11:37 PM superb and greatly written the poem is; I enjoyed the poetic theme

Francesca Cabral May 5, 2015 at 11:37 AM "Or does your pen labor of its own accord" WOW! This was so beautifully written!

Judy Konos April 16, 2015 at 10:00 PM It sho tis you! And boy are you good...well perhaps I should say great! WOW Thanks The Grahamburglar April 16, 2015 at 11:17 PM Thank you Judy. Sometimes when I write I worry whether the tone is off-putting. This was one such case. I am glad you enjoyed it.

Viv Wigley April 16, 2015 at 12:53 AM This is terrific, Preston. 'For what you have crafted stands. In grandiloquence or simplicity.' A great phrase, and regardless of anyones criticism, good or bad, a truth. Great write. Welcome to Poetry Soup. Regards, Viv The Grahamburglar April 16, 2015 at 11:15 PM First off, thank you for the welcome. I am excited to have found this site. It seems like a very encouraging community, and a great creative outlet. Secondly, a sincere thank you for your encouragement and feedback. Truly.

Wally Flint April 15, 2015 at 8:29 PM Well I certainly wouldn't dare to be the critic of such an excellent piece! Putting this in my favorites! Thanks for sharing. Certainly gives this vainglorious poet a lot to think about! The Grahamburglar April 16, 2015 at 11:14 PM Thanks Wally. I'm glad you like it. This one was a bit introspective, and perhaps a tad brash...but I think we all get that way toward ourselves on occasion.