You Do Not Write a Poem
You do not write
A poem for your
Beloved, you only
Dedicate it to her.
You do not write
For the faceless
Reader because
He doesn't exist.
You do not write
For the critic
Who wants to crucify
And autopsy your poem.
You do not write
For the rich
Who'd rather
Count their money.
You do not write
For the poor
Who cannot eat
Your verses.
You do not write
It for yourself
Because the proud
Poem writes itself.
--Felix Fojas