Vespers, I would consider writing poetry a positive use of time.  When I refer to someone who is aimless, I'm thinking of the few who really do absolutely nothing other than look for the next thrill ... they are bored and not very happy, from what I've seen.  Writing poetry is the opposite of being aimless.

Dustpuppy, you and I will not see this the same.  As I said above, rightly or wrongly I believe that society as a whole sees it my way.  Just so you have a frame of reference with respect to how others will view certain actions.  I understand your point, it just isn't the way it's seen.