Fill a shape with text

[Dannette5EEE]

I founcd a shape (clip art) on the internet.  I saved it.  I want to pull it in it Ai and fill with text.  I need to conver the shape somehow.  I have wateched 50 you tube videos and can not figure it out.  Please help!

[lambiloon]

Hi please share a shot of your desired effect so we can check what we can help you...regards

[Dannette5EEE]

I am unable to take a pic.  Basically i saved a picture of a shape I found on google.  I opened it in Ai and I want to copy and paste a poem in it my daughter wrote.  I am unsure what I need to do to the sape to add the text.  Im new to Ai.  

Thank you.