(A proofreader's note regarding “inherent ” and “innate”)

“Innate” and “inherent” in meaning apparent

Are strikingly similar at heart;

Yet origins tell of a difference attendant,

Distinguishing them in their art.

When tracing “inherent,” we find “to belong,”

From the Latin that means “to adhere.”

“Belonging by nature or habit” in something

Is chant that “inherent” would cheer.

So, then, it's “intrinsic”/“involved as a trait 

That's essential, implicit, or latent”;

“Existing in something as trait that is basic

Or naturally a part of its content.”

“Innate,” much in contrast, arises from “inborn,”

With Latin innatus as sire.

It carries the concepts of “natural,” “from birth,”

And, so, “native” can sing in its choir.

“Innate,” as result, is most proper the choice when

Description relates to a person.

“Existing from birth as opposed to from learning”

Is usually what's meant—with good reason.

When sometimes applied to impersonal objects,

It's taken as meaning "inherent."

Since “in” joins with “nate,” think “within its true nature”;

Such usage is then quite apparent.

Regarding a person, all traits marked “innate”

Are most surely “inherent” as well;

But some typed “inherent” may not be “innate”

If they haven't a birth case to sell.

“The thought that there's wisdom that's great and innate

In our youth is inherently flawed."

"Innate though is learning, some youth taking studies

By rigor inherent are caught."