The poem expresses the speaker's frustration with philosophical texts and their struggle to discover their identity and purpose. They plead for philosophers like Socrates to extend their teachings and listen to what poets have to say about humanity and politics. The poem suggests philosophers could gain insights from poets to help educate society rather than let it be corrupted by politics.

1. A PHILOSOPHER'S PRAYER
by YVETTE MARIE
I cannot for the life of me
Discover which I'm s'posed to be,
These bloody texts,
Philosophy- Hounding, Pounding,
"These were the things that boundied me!"
Oh Millay, don't take offense,
A Poet's life I shall defend.
As "Lonely as a cloud" I float-
Pray Socrates' life extends by boat,
Indubitably!
Oh, Flitting Swirl,
You may never be the same known.
Syvia Plath is never home.
And Love is now defined an "ING"
By Poets that don't know a THING.
Each Sweet 16 that passes by
Awaits a hug from a passerby.
Political animals corrupt the land,
Instead of an "EDUCATED HUMANITY- MAN!"
I beg thee- Philosophers Pray,
And listen to what the Poets Say,
"Forevermore."