I had not ever heard of this particular songwriter. I still do not really know who he is but the poem is a very passionate description of his passion for words. Neglecting family for the sake of words sounds harsh but I feel like sometimes, (particularly in the month of November) I do the same. People get fed and things are kept sanitary but I do not guarantee anything beyond that during Nanowrimo. I wish I had that kind passion year round. I even tried one year to write the par for Nanowrimo every day for a year. I burned out in January, (having begun with Nanowrimo.) I don't think I could sustain the creative energy consistently like it sounds like he did.

Okay enough about me this poet really brings forward their understanding of the subject's passion. I felt very much shown as much as told about the artist. The form the poem takes, its shape reminds me vaguely of a flame and that really added to the poem for me. Overall I really liked this poem. I also appreciated the two videos included in the author's note.