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Admonitions for a young or emerging poet

 

Young poet, heed these words, let wisdom guide,

Just keep writing, let your pen decide.

No matter what may come, keep words in flow,

Through highs and lows, let your passion show.

 

Interact with poets, near and far,

In their lines, you\'ll find your guiding star.

Rejections, they will come, do not dismay,

Embrace them, for they pave the writer\'s way.

 

Remember, not all drink from the same tea,

And you may find some don\'t resonate with thee.

Grow in your writing, skills and knowledge gain,

In every verse, let growth be your refrain.

 

Seek your joy within, let it bloom and grow,

Others\' praise or scorn, let them come and go.

Take good critique to heart, and let it mend,

Discard the rest, let kindness be your friend.

 

Be gentle with yourself, and others too,

Keep eyes open, see the world anew.

Enjoy the writing process, struggles too,

For in each challenge, verse can grow anew.

 

Imagination\'s power, let it soar,

But know the line \'tween truth and more.

Ideals and fabrication, keep them clear,

In crafted lines, let honesty appear.

 

Remember, words like sacrifice and grace,

Humility, contentment in their place.

Gratitude and faith, and God above,

These are the cornerstones of writer\'s love.

 

So, young poet, with each word you pen,

Know you\'re part of a timeless, hallowed ken.

In every line, let truth and beauty blend,

And find your voice, your message to extend.