I wish I could give you 1000 claps Chris! This is absolutely wonderful. I love everything about - the imagery the sentiment the connections to literature and myth and music the way you portay poets that resonates with me so deeply that it feels like you are writing about me - the very zenith of a poem, to have the reader feel it, see it, hear it and ultimately wonder how you tapped into their soul! The third stanza is my favourite section - I feel like this should be the official hallmark of a poet! I have selected your poem as the Editor's Choice today! Thank you so much for sharing!