Unread Words

Is a poet still a poet 

if his words should go unread?

Or is he just a dreamer 

with words inside his head?

Does a poet keep on writing

though no one knows his name?

Or spill his soul 'til his fingers bleed, 

searching for his fame?

Does he dream of Poe as he writes his verse 

in poetic harmony?

Or Count the Ways like Browning did 

in sonnet forty-three?

Does he Take the Road Not Taken 

like the late great Robert Frost?

Or take the road the others take

to find out that he's lost?

A poet is a poet 

if his work should go unread

His words will stand the test of time,

in something that he's said

Reviews

[JenniferMarie]

I love this! We will still be writers and poets even if it's never read, so true. We really have no choice in the matter ;) We must write!

- Jennifer

[that-little-green-monst..]

Wonderful poem . Your words flow together beautifully. Excellent job.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

This is wonderful and yes a poet is still a poet regardless.

[Marie]

Some poetry we write for ourselves, and that's all right. But I think the best poetry has to be shared to come alive.

I must say that no words I write have valuable meaning. But then, I don't consider myself a poet.

[Lily Mae]

Perfect and so true.. Every word we cast out has valuable meaning.. The road not taken is the one with all the fun..xo :) xo