I'm sure poets can relate to this, or writers in general really.

If my interpretation is correct that is.
What I think you're saying is:
A poet's (writer's) thoughts, feelings, memories are trapped within the words they write. Through these words, readers are given a window into the souls, the lives, of the author.
Is that right?

Excellent. 5/5

I for one relate to this, as Infinite Catastrophe aka Alisha suggested. Man, this was very well written, it made me stop and think. It was truly a wonderful experience to read this piece alone.

I'll leave a better comment as soon as I can figure out how to word one.