Wow. This was a brave move, a brave poem. You are a brilliant writer in your own way there is no need to get something from others' works. Yes from now on, follow your heart, just be yourself, let the words flow from your being. Thanks for sharing this one!

Honestly, nothing is new anymore. Everything is recycled from somewhere. As long as you aren't using something word for word without giving credit then the work or creation is still technically yours. While I know plagerism is a huge deal and it is incredibly wrong, there are tactful ways to use an idea or phrase.

But I do agree this is brave.