The Words Choose You

You never choose to be a poet
The words somehow choose you
Sometimes you can't escape it
If it's what you're meant to do

A poet is always filled with pain
When they feel the need to write
They search for words all night long
'Til they finally get it right

For a poem is like an unfinished task
A never-ending need
A journey that always needs to grow
From inspiration's seed

For a poem is like a long lost friend
That always brings you peace
A burden you've buried so deep inside
You write to find release

But you never choose to be a poet
The words just fall in place
It's either a curse you can't turn away
Or a gift you must embrace