I Am A Virtual Poet In Virtual Hiding

I AM A VIRTUAL POET IN VIRTUAL HIDING I am a virtual poet in virtual hiding I do not want to be seen Or known I want to write my lines And be worshipped from a distance As if my person and my name Had no real connection. Praises and more praises are fine Critical evaluations which admire – excellent If non- existent and potentially embarrassing- But please don’t come too near With what you say- I fear if you hear me You will steal my essence- And know this truth - ‘I am a virtual poet In need of, fear of An acclaim- I don’t really believe I deserve.’