Gifted child. Inspired one, <br />Whose soul dines in solitaire— <br />Endowed with inspiration <br />That he alone can share— <br />Of cherished thoughts <br />To warm the heart <br />And challenge the mind. <br /> <br />The poet's appeal to all <br />Is simply 'come and dine.' <br /> <br />(1998)<br /><br />Walterrean Salley<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ode-to-the-poet-2/
