So You Want To Become a Poet
So you want to become a poet,
Before you have a crack at it,
Before you try to fit,
I give you these tips to help you become a hit.
Read other poets by all means,
But remember their dreams are not your dreams.
Sometime poems come in streams,
And sometimes they end up on the floor as paper reams.
It is ok to write for yourself,
And leave a poem unposted on the shelf.
Making a correction,
Can sometimes change a poems direction.
Poetry is no different than other things in life,
And overstating your case can sometimes result in strife.
If you stick at it you will soon come to realize,
The right mood gets one closer to the prize.
Lastly, fun,
Gives one a longer run.
Copyright © David Smith | Year Posted 2023
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