Don't fall in love with a poet <br />for they will melt your heart <br />and there is no escape, you see <br />for romance is their art. <br /> <br />Don't try to vie with a poet <br />for words trip from their mouths <br />as easily as quick silver <br />that lines the darkest clouds. <br /> <br />Don't tell a poet your secrets <br />for very soon you'll see, <br />they'll write them as a metaphor <br />upon a paper sea. <br /> <br />Don't make a stance with a poet <br />for you don't stand a chance <br />they'll sway you with emotions <br />and words that sweetly dance. <br /> <br />Don't fall in love with a poet, <br />however they endear, <br />for strong romantic gestures <br />will conjure flowing tears. <br /> <br />Don't fall in love with a poet <br />for life will surely change <br />but oh how happy you will be <br />to have it rearranged.<br /><br />Ruth Walters<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/don-t-96/
