The Poet

The Poet I am what I am. I can make no pretense, Of being anything else. You must accept or shun me, as I am. I am what I am. Neither wise nor simple, Neither clean or dirty, I am only myself. I mean no harm to anyone. Though I often cause tears. I seek to gain wisdom, By gazing at the stars. I could be nothing else; If I tried. Because my character seeps through; The thickest mask. I sing no song; But my own. You can criticize if you wish, I am only myself. I am what I am. Look at me, My soul is ever bared before you; I am a Poet.