A Poet's Crown Poem by Chris Embrick

At last the poet's earned his crown
when wealth becomes a shared treasure
We honor poets of renown
Time reveals a poem's measure

When wealth becomes a shared treasure
expressions from the heart and soul
Time reveals a poem's measure
When gems are added to the gold

Expressions from the heart and soul
Poems share beauty, labored thoughts
When gems are added to the gold
the poem's essence has been wrought

Poems share beauty, labored thoughts
when words become a work of art
The poem's essence has been wrought
when it resonates with the heart

When words become a work of art
we honor poets of renown
When it resonates with the heart
at last the poet's earned his crown.