It would be embarrassing
Not to write poetry
Because you are caged
It would be embarrassing
Not to write poetry
Because you are free
It would be embarrassing
Not to write poetry
Because the rain falls
It would be embarrassing
Not to write poetry
Because the sun shines
It would be embarrassing
Not to write poetry
Because it hurts too much
It would be embarrassing
Not to write poetry
Because it feels so good
It would be embarrassing
Not to write poetry
Because there’s no time to write
It would be embarrassing
Not to write poetry
Because there’s too much to say
It would be embarrassing
Not to write poetry
Because your world is burning
It would be embarrassing
Not to write poetry
Because your leaders are blind
It would be embarrassing
Not to write poetry
Because your job could be taken
It would be embarrassing
Not to write poetry
Because your life is at stake
It would be embarrassing
To be alive
And not write poetry