Why do I like to write poetry so much?
Because I think in fragments
and poetry allows me
to write that way.
Poetry is continuous thought,
one continuous breath
one continuous life
and sometimes
“- , ; : )’.?” Punctuation gets in the way
Poetry flows
like a river
taking turns and
bending bends
but always continuing on
to flow.
Poetry is like a shattered mirror
fragmented and
confusing at times
because of the ability to be
ambiguous;
but all the same time
when a reader reads
the words can be reflected back onto him
showing him his faults and failures
and forming words of affirmation and affection
that dialog or epistles cannot.
Poetry can be shallow as
a bird bath in a drought
or as deep as
a mother’s love
But to the poet
To the poet
everything has meaning
every jot and tittle
word choice
line breaks
Chosen with careful thought
to express an emotion
or moment
so striking it had to be caught.
Poetry is not just about love
(yes this I once did think)
but expressing every emotion
emojis can
and cannot
(hard to believe, I know)
Poetry can be written about
gum wrappers and school hallways
(’tis I who ascribed the words)
or can be penned about
the love of God.
So I have to ask
what is poetry
to you?