How Do Writers Do It?

How do they get such great verses? Or rhymes that scintillate? Like some actor who rehearses, Till everything looks great? Or one coaxes, holds and nurses, To reach some higher state? Does the Lord grant tender mercies, Or destiny, or fate? How do they get such great ideas? Do they sit down and wait? Do they just empty all their fears And simply ruminate? Do they take note of all their peers, Some skills to imitate? Do they mull over their past years, For some tales to create? This thing I know, a gifted soul Is driven by his art, His words fall under his control, His message to impart... Each writer strives towards his goal And chooses how to start, Then fashions thoughts to fill the hole Within the human heart... Denis Martindale,12 March 2016.