writing a poem
makes you a philosopher
or so they say
so why do I struggle
to put the pen to the page
when that's what I do all day?

it's the job
of a philosopher
to explain the feelings
emotions
thoughts
of those that fail to express themselves

but you see
I am a philosopher
unsure of my feelings
emotions
thoughts
unsure of my calling
path
destiny

so how can I
solve your problems
when my own
are alien to everyone
but me