"A professional schools herself to stand apart from her performance, even as she gives herself to it heart and soul. The Bhagavad-Gita tells us we have a right only to our labor, not to the fruits of our labor. All the warrior can give is his life; all the athlete can do is leave everything on the field." — From The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield

Make your poetry sing your own song, as you would have it sung. You may find insight in the responses of those who listen, but never failure — nor success. Success lies in the precision, passion, and artistry of your labor. And failure in the half-hearted or dishonest effort.