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