Writing poetry
gives a voice to those who lost it
whether to Laryngitis
sudden lack of confidence
or for whatever undisclosed reason.
And it mutes the loud mouths
to a degree at least
as the words stick on paper.
It allows the poet
to explode in emotion
to reveal the truth
maybe half of it
or hide it in plain sight
in flamboyant phrases.
It enables the poet to hit hard
without hearing the resulting fall
or to tip toe softly
ballet-like
dancing to unheard tunes
inviting everyone on the floor.
It lends the poet surprising powers
to express, mend and heal
to fall apart or to tease
to provide encouragement
with therapeutic words.
It grants an unprecedented freedom
to imagine and to create
as anything is possible
even plausible
in the world of the poet
in the wonderful realm of words.
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Awesome art and beautiful words. This is another one for my desk. It will cause people to stop and chat. Thanks Tiny!
Thanks – that means a lot! Take care.
I adore every last eloquent phrase — but LOVE the imagery painted by dancing to those unheard tunes whilst inviting everyone on the floor. What a magically inspiring piece…Makes me want to write a poem this very minute! Thank YOU! xo
Thank you so much! I love writing poetry more and more for all these reasons. You write beautifully so why not more poems?! XO
Awesome and so true!
Thank you Water Bearer!