A Poet Explained

A poet is a man

With his feet on the ground,

His eyes ever searching

For the beauty around.



His hands always busy,

He works with the crowd,

But if you look closely,

His head's in a cloud.



He hears you-but listens

To things you don't hear,

Those sounds he transposes

For some sensitive ear.



A poet is a man

Who is never alone,

The earth, sky and beauty

Are truly his own.


Published